Promote Effective Leadership
- Objective: To develop and promote effective leadership within the Association, National Associations, and individual Institutes.
- Strategies:
- Conduct leadership training programs.
- Provide mentoring and support for emerging leaders.
- Encourage the development of leadership skills at all levels of the organization.
Strengthen Initial and On-Going Formation
- Objective: To enhance and strengthen both the initial and on-going formation of consecrated women within the Association.
- Strategies:
- Establish comprehensive initial formation programs.
- Provide continuous education and training opportunities.
- Foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal development.
Provide Research, Education, and Capacity Building
- Objective: To offer research, education, and capacity building for Women Religious in areas of need.
- Strategies:
- Conduct research on contemporary challenges faced by consecrated women.
- Develop educational resources and materials.
- Organize workshops and seminars to enhance capacity in identified areas.
Advocate for Justice and Peace
- Objective: To be advocates for justice and peace within the Association and the broader community.
- Strategies:
- Engage in initiatives promoting social justice and peace.
- Advocate for policies that uphold human rights and dignity.
- Collaborate with like-minded organizations to address systemic injustices.
Foster Self-Sustenance
- Objective: To promote self-sustenance for the Association, National Associations, and Individual Institutes.
- Strategies:
- Develop income-generating projects.
- Encourage financial responsibility and prudent management.
- Provide training on sustainable practices for the long-term viability of the
Financial Sustainability
- Objective: To collect membership dues, accept donations, and secure grants for the achievement of organizational objectives.
- Strategies:
- Establish a systematic process for collecting membership dues.
- Cultivate relationships with potential donors and grant-making bodies.
- Ensure transparent and accountable financial management.
Core Values
ACWECA’s core values influence the organization’s decisions and priorities on its core business; guides its choices concerning its core business and partners; and how it goes about its core business. The Association shall endeavor to uphold a set of core values to guide all its undertakings in delivering its mandate. These core values include
1. Prayer and Witness to Christ
Prayer will remain the foundation of our life and ministry. We equally recognize the importance of evangelism and we strive to reach out to others in our words and deeds.
Implementation:
- Regularly organize prayer sessions and retreats.
- Integrate prayer into decision-making processes.
- Encourage members to witness Christ through their actions and words.
2. Unity and Solidarity
We believe in empowerment through unity and Solidarity and will embrace aspects of these in decision making at all levels for collective responsibility.
Implementation:
- Foster a culture of unity and solidarity in decision-making.
- Encourage collaboration and collective responsibility.
- Develop mechanisms for open communication and consensus-building.
3. Integrity and Commitment
We will embrace the virtue of integrity in all our activities. We believe in excellence and dedication to our course.
Implementation:
- Promote integrity as a fundamental virtue in all activities.
- Recognize and reward commitment and dedication.
- Uphold excellence in pursuit of the organization’s mission.
4. Transparency and Accountability
We will uphold honesty, accountability and transparency at all times and at all levels.
Implementation:
- Implement transparent financial management practices.
- Establish accountability measures at all organizational levels.
- Communicate openly about organizational decisions and activities.