Women, Gender and Children Department
The Women and Children Department is committed to building women and children on a strong foundation of God's Word, equipping them to become agents of positive transformation in both the Church and the wider community.
Women Empowerment and Gender Equality
For women, the department seeks to empower them to become responsible and caring mothers, strengthen their roles within their families, and enhance their capacity to contribute to the social and economic development of their households and communities.
The department also promotes gender equality, raises awareness of gender-based violence and supports efforts to prevent and respond to all forms of abuse and discrimination.
Children’s Christian Formation and Care
For children, the department is dedicated to nurturing them in the Christian faith by teaching them to love and fear God, grow in their salvation, and develop strong moral values.
Through spiritual guidance and holistic care, the department prepares children to become responsible, productive, and faithful members of the Church and society.
Key Areas of Focus
Women Empowerment
Empowering women to become responsible and caring mothers and strengthening their roles within their families and communities.
Family Strengthening
Supporting women in strengthening their contribution to healthy, caring, and responsible families.
Social and Economic Development
Enhancing women's capacity to contribute to the social and economic development of their households and communities.
Gender Equality
Promoting gender equality and raising awareness of issues affecting women, families, and communities.
Prevention of Gender-Based Violence
Raising awareness of gender-based violence and supporting efforts to prevent and respond to abuse and discrimination.
Children’s Christian Formation
Nurturing children in the Christian faith and teaching them to love and fear God and grow in their salvation.
Moral Values
Helping children develop strong moral values that guide them towards responsible and faithful lives.
Holistic Care and Guidance
Providing spiritual guidance and holistic care to prepare children for responsible and productive participation in Church and society.
Through its ministry among women and children, the Diocese seeks to strengthen families, promote dignity and equality, protect people from abuse and discrimination, and nurture children in the Christian faith so that women and children can contribute positively to the Church and wider society.