Hi,
Great initiative! I am working on a similar program here in Zanzibar although I have no idea yet what your objective of your group is and who will be your group members:)
I do know that if women join forces we get ahead much faster and we are much stronger!
Just a bit of my background; I am a Behavior Change Communication Professional and Coach. After my graduation in 1996 I have been working on international companies in marketing communication positions mainly focus on product development and branding ( 360 degrees). 11 year ago I changed my focus and decided to follow my heart and came to Southern Africa where I have been working in HIV prevention and Gender Behavior Change Communication Program, ever since. I have spent many hours on assessments, writing proposals and drawing budgets with all levels of organisations, some were granted others we missed, but always learning.
I would love to help you on this one and be part the set up of your women group and I have many tools which I have collected and used over time for women empowerment activities which I would be happy to share with you.
Love to hear from you,
Marga