Women Making a Difference

Women at all levels of civic society are under-represented and their voices are not being heard. Women Making a Difference educates and empowers women across Wales to have the skills, confidence, and mind-set to become the leaders in their communities and decision-makers at all levels of public and political life.

About us

Empowering women in wales since 2010

Our courses

Our training courses are free of charge and open to every woman in Wales, with no prerequisites to join. We want to see more women in decision-making roles, as the School Governors, Councillors, and Board Members of tomorrow.

Women in Public Life

Women Making a Difference deliver a progressive programme of training, personal development, mentoring, and role-shadowing. Beginning with Engendering Change which is delivered within, and in partnership with, local communities. The following stages; Women in Public Life and Women in Management offer academic training alongside practical skill-development.

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Our Latest Success Story

Since our inception in 2005 Women Making a Difference have trained over 700 women across Wales, empowering them with the skills, ability and confidence to succeed.

We believe it is important to share some of the success stories to encourage other women to achieve their potential. On these pages you will find a series of real women’s stories on how they overcame their barriers and achieved the goals that they set for themselves.

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