AWEF RISE, November 2026

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Six areas of work

Leadership & community voice

Representation and influence.

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Area 06 of six

What this area covers.

Experience becomes knowledge. Knowledge becomes voice. Voice becomes influence. Influence creates change.

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We create opportunities for women to develop confidence, speak from experience and participate in decisions. Community leadership helps turn private challenges into collective understanding and ensures women’s voices reach the organisations and systems that need to hear them.

At a glance

  • Confidence
  • Public speaking
  • Committees and governance
  • Consultations
  • Campaigns
  • Leadership
  • Leadership development
  • Participation
  • Lived-experience insight

Who this is for

  • Women
  • Community leaders
  • Decision makers

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Programmes in this area

Named programmes that deliver this work.

Practical routes through which this area is delivered. Each has its own page with who it is for and how to take part.

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How the work connects

Support the woman. Strengthen the community. Influence the system.

Every area can be a first step. Together they respond to the whole of a woman’s situation rather than a single issue, and what we learn becomes evidence for wider change.

  1. Listen
  2. Support
  3. Empower
  4. Learn
  5. Advocate
  6. Change
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Six areas of work

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Each area can be a first step. Start wherever feels right and we will help with the rest.

Start with a conversation

Tell us what is happening. We will listen.

We help you understand your options, support you and connect you with the right people. When you are ready, we follow up.

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