We Belong

07/06/2024

Our latest PowHer session was pure magic! We were lucky to have the brilliant guide our girls through a powerful journey of self-empowerment.
Marilou (that’s to you!) didn’t just talk the talk, she walked the walk by sharing actionable steps, real-life stories, and tons of inspiration to help our girls discover their inner strength and build unshakeable confidence.

04/06/2024

You are seen. You are loved. You are worthy.
Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈

21/05/2024

Back with new stories, new interviews and new opportunities, our newsletter is either waiting for your in your inboxes or at the link in our bio 💌

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29/04/2024

Welcome to our April newsletter!🌷
We transport you to Luxembourg this Independent Bookstore Day with the story of Librairie Alinéa — an independent women-owned bookshop on a mission to keep the spirit of books alive. We met with Ava Najafi — a social activist dedicated to preserving the traditions of books in a world dominated by digital technology.

This month we also talk about Change and how we can interact with it instead of simply letting it happen to us.
We have a selection of reads and podcasts exploring:
⚘ How can we enrich our social lives?
⚘ How can we employ climbing to influence the kind of world we aspire to create?
⚘ Tips for a healthy media diet
⚘ The power of Imagination activism

♡Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter via this link: https://webelongeurope.substack.com/p/a-bookshop-for-heartivists-and-the?r=2zfdcb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

With the support of André Losch Fondation.

Dear friends, After reading Katherine May’s beautiful and healing book “Wintering” last year, I decided to start living according to the seasons, in rhythm with the natural world. And so, after months of dark and short days, retreating, cocooning, and slowing down, just like a seed beneath the...

26/04/2024

On March 11th, three of our PowHer cohort girls had the opportunity to participate in "Diplomat for a Day" hosted by the British, Canadian, and U.S. Embassies to Luxembourg :

https://lu.usembassy.gov/enter-our-competition-to-be-a-diplomat-for-a-day-2024/ #:~:text=The%20Diplomat%20for%20a%20Day,leaders%20and%20advocates%20for%20change.

Photo taken at the graduation party in Mama Shelter Luxembourg.

21/04/2024

Our PowHer Cohort attended a workshop on Gender Transformative Education by Claire Schadeck from Cid Fraen An Gender & Sylvie KERGER from Université du Luxembourg.

📚Our cohort learned about stereotypical and unequal representation of women and minorities in school books. Then, they did the exercise of drawing selected job roles and deciding the gender they will associate to these positions.

Thanks to the facilitators for sharing your knowledge 🤝🏽

With the support of André Losch Fondation

06/02/2024

Retour en image sur notre premier Event Brunch signé We Belong Europe ✨

A week ago we had our first We Belong Brunch with incredibly inspiring women that range from entrepreneurs, diplomats, community builders and one of the youngest Deputy Mayor of Luxembourg 👏🏽

We had intimate discussions around the challenges and opportunities from women in leadership positions and society at large.

Looking forward to the next ones :) you want to be part of the PowHer community ? send us an email at [email protected]

05/12/2023

We Belong stories, opportunities and updates straight into your inbox!

Launching today is our newsletter We Belong, where you'll find:

🔍 Thought Leadership: Immerse yourself in insightful interviews with inspiring women who are making waves in their fields. Learn from their experiences, challenges and achievements.

📚 Tools & Resources: Access valuable recommendations and insights to promote inclusion and wellbeing.

🚀 Opportunities: Receive curated leadership opportunities, from mentorship programs to career advancement resources.

📩 Subscribe following this link : https://webelongeurope.substack.com/account?free_signup_confirmation=true

A heartfelt thank you to Iva Genova who actively helps up curating it

12/11/2023

We kicked off our PowHer leadership program this weekend at Silversquare Luxembourg, where we welcomed the inaugural PowHer cohort members for a round of team building and discussed the various facets of our 10-month leadership program!

Some of the pillars of the program are:

- Empowerment starts with confidence
- Unlocking Potential on Every Front
- A Home of Support & Belonging
- Workshop topics will be Belonging & Fostering Role Models, Self Empowerment, Intersectionality, Feminism & Politics, Gender-transformative education, Mental health & Activism, Resilience and Creativity, Media & Global Change, Leadership, Public Speaking & Communication Techniques.

With the support of André Losch Fondation !

02/11/2023

Take a look at these moments from our Leadership Program PowHer's kick-off event in Luxembourg few days ago, showcasing inspiring conversations, the power of empathy, and young women supporting one another!

PowHer is a dynamic and interactive leadership program designed to empower young women from diverse backgrounds with free workshops and personal coaching 💫!

The PowHer leadership program is made possible with the support of the André Losch Fondation

You can read more about it here : https://lnkd.in/e_Xqs5cH

10/02/2023

We are excited to team up with Soul of Nations Foundation as Media Partner for their Advocacy and Research Program in 2023. Today for the Afro-European Conference with the US Consul of Florence and the Vice-Mayor, we were hearing from Fellows , & on belonging, migrants’ contribution to labor market and refugees’ rights. Thank you for the trust & excited for the upcoming months 🤝

24/12/2022

Representation - why does it matter for everyone?

We all bring different perspectives to the table. Representation it’s about feeling part of something, feeling that you belong, regardless of your culture or background.

21/12/2022

contributions to the wanted!

The Global Digital Compact (GDC) is expected to outline shared principles for an open, free, inclusive and secure digital future for all. Some of the topics that the GDC tries to address are the topics of human rights online, data protection, and promoting AI regulation, topics that many young people have raised their concerns about. Moreover, will continue to be crucial platforms for political and civic engagements for young people everywhere.

The young generation of today is notably the most connected generation of our time with 71 per cent of youths globally (15 to 24 years of age) using the Internet. As a generation whose lives are interdependent on technology, is a key area of concern for young people. Young people's input to the Global Digital Compact process is therefore not only crucial but also necessary.

Submit your inputs here: https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact

30/11/2022

Aminata Touré on the cover of VOGUE Germany!

Born and raised in Neumünster, Aminata is the daughter of Malian . After years of fearing deportation, her family received German citizenship when she was twelve. Studying political science and starting a career in was her way to take action to protect others from her and her family's experience, as she describes herself. Today she is 's first black minister and is in charge of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Youth, Family, Seniors and in one of Germany's states.

Her story, , and are an !

24/11/2022

📢 YOUTH OPPORTUNITY 📢

As part of its “Rejuvenating politics” initiative, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe invites young people to:
- come to Strasbourg (France) to take an active part, as a youth delegate, in its 44th (21-23 March 2023) and 45th (24-26 October 2023) Congress sessions.
- develop their own grass-roots project back home (under the Congress’ aegis).

For detailed information and online application click on the following link: https://forms.gle/eEBVpjnejgnurVi56

Deadline: 6 January 2023ℹ

Please read the information below

22/11/2022

Inclusion - why does it matter?

The aim of inclusion is to embrace all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other need. Inclusion gives equal access and opportunities.

This is why inclusion is at the center of our work at We Belong 🔑🌏

17/11/2022

📚 Book of the month 📚

charts her experiences growing up in Saudi Arabia amid patriarchal customs reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale, and her journey to find freedom in India, Germany and the UK.
Talkhani offers a perspective on living as an outsider and examines her relationship with her mother.
Drawing on her personal experiences, Talkhani shows how she fought for the right to her individuality as a Muslim feminist and refused to let negative experiences define her.