Women’s University in Africa
Operational Board Member
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe (Africa)
Overview of the University
Women’s University in Africa (WUA) is a private, multi-disciplinary institution that was established in 2002, with a head office located in Harare, and with satellite campuses in Bulawayo, Marondera, Kadoma and Mutare in Zimbabwe. WUA seeks to enhance women’s capacity through the provision of higher education which enables women to fulfil political, economic, social and leadership roles free from the gender based violence. WUA considers the empowerment of women to be absolutely critical for substantive economic growth and improved democratic governance.
University Structure
- Faculty of Social and Gender Transformative Sciences
- Department of Continuing Education
- Department of Social Sciences
- Department of Family and Health Sciences
- Department of Gender and Transformative Sciences
- Faculty of Management and Entrepreneurial Sciences
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Research Focuses
WUA undertakes research and participates in research activities linked to their faculties and to their goal to enhance women’s capacities. As such, they have a strong research background in Gender Based Violence against Young Women and Adolescent Girls.
International Relations
WUA participates with universities across their geopolitical region, and worldwide.