Women in Oil and Gas (WOAG) champions gender equality and diversity in Africa's energy sector. Our mission is to uplift and empower women through advocacy, networking, skills development, and strategic partnerships across the continent.
Discover a world where women lead and excel in the oil and gas sector, transforming Africa's energy landscape with innovation and diversity.
Women remain underrepresented in all the oil and gas value chain sectors in South Africa as well as across Africa. Therefore, women’s economic empowerment remains an area that is insufficiently explored in Africa. The oil and gas industry remains and will continue to be the economic backbone of energy generation and supply for the African continent.
There are various benefit in empowering women in the oil and gas sector; these are improved welfare for the families, increased diversity in wealth, better corporate image of firms and creation of a sustainable wealth generation. It is critical for the African continent to promote, develop and uplift its women in response to gender disparities and to further increase inclusivity economic wealth generation.
Empowering Women in Energy: Our Purpose and Aspirations
At WOAG, we strive to break barriers and foster gender equality in Africa's oil and gas industry, nurturing female leaders and innovators for a sustainable future.
Elevating Women in Energy
WOAG is dedicated to amplifying women's voices and roles in energy, ensuring their significant impact on Africa's oil and gas sector.
Empowerment Through Education: Our Training and Development Programs
Our 'Empowerment Through Education' initiative provides a range of training and development programs tailored for women in the oil and gas industry.
These programs cover technical skills, leadership development, and industry-specific knowledge, aimed at equipping women with the tools they need to excel.
Through workshops, mentorship, and online courses, we're committed to building a strong foundation for female professionals, fostering their growth, and enhancing their impact in the evolving energy landscape.
