WRADA, is a community-based organization whose aim is to support, promote and empower women and young people who use drugs, who have been affected or are likely to be affected by the criminalized environment of drug use enabling them to live in peace, with dignity, be in good health, and have access to essential health and social resources.
OUR VISION
Dignity, Empowerment and Equity for women and young people who use drugs.
OUR MISSION
To promote an improved quality of life for women and young people who use drugs in East Africa through community development, harm reduction and advocacy for human-rights based services in order to achieve an equal, equitable and just society.
OUR VALUES
Respect for personal dignity – We believe in a non-judgmental approach that respects the dignity and rights of those with whom we engage: staff, volunteers, members, partners, and targeted groups.
Integrity and honesty – We believe our work should be undertaken with integrity, openness, honesty, and professionalism.
Openness to learning – We believe in open-mindedness, embracing a learning culture, continuing to learn from stakeholders and partners, while remaining passionate and enthusiastic about our work.
Empowerment – We believe in independence and promoting long-term solutions to problems through sustainable projects.
Solidarity and partnership – We believe in the strength of an international network, based particularly on the experiences of the African Diaspora community, and global partnerships.
Accountability and transparency – We believe we should be responsible to each other and to the people and organizations with whom we engage, and strive to make our work transparent and accountable.
Equality, equity, justice, and human rights – We believe in an equal, equitable, and just society where people live in peace and dignity and have access to the necessary resources and opportunities for sustainable growth.
Participation – We endeavor to ground our policy and advocacy work in the experiences of those in Africa and work towards building sustainable, long-term solutions. We believe in incorporating the voices of the community, and especially those of women and young people.