About us
The Professional Women of Colour (ProWoc) Network is a non-profit organisation that offers career and personal development opportunities for women of colour seeking to increase their visibility and impact in Denmark. Our aim is to help women connect, grow, and evolve in their professional pursuits.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to build a strong network of professional women of colour in Denmark
- whose members are focused on professional and personal growth
- that enhances professional opportunities for women of colour
- that empowers professional women of colour
- that promotes positive images of women of colour
ProWoc and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
ProWoc’s mission, strategic aspirations and daily work contribute to selected UN Sustainable Development Goals. We strive towards gender equality and empowerment of females in the workplace and, in general, work towards reducing inequalities in income as well as those based on race, sex, ethnicity, origin, age, religion, disability, economic or other status. We subscribe to the principles of full and productive employment and decent work for all and our programing addresses the need for a healthy psychological well-being. We believe in allyship and collaboration and partner with all who support and work towards sustainable equity in the world.
3. Good health and well-being
5. Gender equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
8. Decent work and economic growth
Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
10. Reduce inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries
17. Partnerships for the goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Our Focus Areas are:
1. Career Development
For more information, email
2. Mentoring & Coaching
For more information, email
3. Social events
Developing events and programmes that are aimed at fostering relationships that go beyond work hours, and building a sense of camaraderie and friendship is the key focus.
For more information, email
4. Network Membership
Focus is on growing a diverse and inclusive membership allowing individual members to maximize their connections and build relationships. We commit to providing our members with the best service and ensure that their voices are heard.
For more information, email
5. Sponsorship and Liaison
Forging collaborative relationships with corporate entities and other relevant organizations in the public sphere. Liaising with key external stakeholders and allies to improve diversity and inclusion as well as to ensure relevant and programming for our members.
For more information, email
6. Communications and Visibility
Providing information, updates, and developing platforms and channels to reach, inform and collect information about developments, events and workshops while positioning ProWoc for increased visibility is the key focus here.
For more information, email
Network Membership
Want to become a Member?
ProWoc provides a shared platform for WoC to connect, grow, evolve, and affect change in the world around them.
Questions?
We welcome your interest and questions. Please contact us directly and we will be happy to answer and tell you more about ProWoc.