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Community Education Workshops By Us For Us
We’re thrilled to wrap up a transformative November with the successful hosting of three online workshops under our Nothing About Us Without Us (NAUWU) initiative. This groundbreaking series, born from the community voices in the NAUWU Maternity report, empowers women of African heritage and their families by centering Black voices in maternal health conversations.…
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Join Our Board!
Deadline to apply NOVEMBER 30TH 2025. Send your CV & Cover Letter to admin@kwisa.org.uk About KWISA KWISA is led by and for Women of African Heritage. Our mission is to advance the empowerment of women and girls of African heritage by dismantling structural barriers, fostering community, and creating opportunities for women and their families…
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Women Voices in Film: Honouring Stories, Building Bridges
At KWISA, we believe that storytelling is more than art—it is a powerful tool for transformation, healing, and connection. Our recent event, Women Voices in Film, held at North Edinburgh Arts, was a vibrant celebration of this belief, bringing together over 110 participants for an evening of shared experiences, cultural exchange, and creative expression. This gathering was made…
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Celebrating Our Launch: A Step Forward for Black Maternity Equity
Last week, we marked a powerful and inspiring milestone as we celebrated the community launch of the NAUWU community voices report. We did this alongside an incredible group of Black mamas, third-sector organisations, and NHS Lothian. This gathering was more than just an event—it was a testament to the strength of our community, the…
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Download Our NAUWU Report
Women and babies of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland continue to experience significant disparities throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and after childbirth. This report highlights the maternity care experiences of women of African and Caribbean heritage in the Lothian region. It offers recommendations informed by collective lived and professional expertise to address these longstanding disparities
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KWISA Celebrates 16 Days of Activism with online event ” WHY?!”
‘It is a tragedy that in the whole world, there is no place where women and girls are safe from violence, either at home or in public places’,-Professor Mukami McCrum 2010. KWISA in partnership with Community Info Source Celebrate 16 Days of Action Join our global campaign to end violence against women and girls…
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KWISA Partners with Migrant Women’s Press to Amplify the Voices of Victims & Survivors of Gender Based Violence
During 16 Days of Action, we have partnered with Migrant Women’s Press(MWP) in their powerful initiative to tell the stories of Migrant and Ethnic Minority women victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). On 24th November KWISA members joined Laura Naomi from MWP in solidarity on Jambo Radio Scotland to promote awareness and action…