About Us
Mission Statement
The Women's Resource Centre exists to educate and inform on issues relevant to women and families, with the objective of enhancing the status of women and contributing towards the realization of their full potential.
History of the Women's Resource Centre
As a result of Private Members Motion 1/95 that requested the establishment of an Office of Women's Affairs, the subject area of Women's Affairs was added to the ministerial level in 1995. In taking steps towards the establishment of such an office, the Ministry then titled Ministry of Community Development, Sports, Women's & Youth Affairs & Culture obtained the services of a consultant to advise on the establishment of an Office of Women's Affairs. One of the suggestions from this consultant's report was the establishment of a resource centre, with the primary mandate of "ensuring that the pubic is well informed on issues of concern to women through discussions and utilization of all forms of media."
As a result of this report, a Women's Resource Centre (WRC) was established in November 1997 and staffed part-time by a small group of dedicated volunteers. The WRC exists to educate and inform on issues relevant to women and the family, with the objective of enhancing the status of women and contributing towards the realisation of their full potential. In December 1998, the WRC became operational full time with the addition of a Programme Officer and has since doubled its office space and staff with the addition of an Administrative Secretary. The WRC serves as a point of contact for the general public to receive information and referrals to the various resources, services, and programmes that can assist women and families. With the motto, "Empowerment through Information and Education," the WRC provides the public with a monthly newsletter, community computer, resource library, and various programmes, workshops and presentations throughout the year at no cost.
Last Updated: 2005-02-24
