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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
IBWC, founded in 1983, is a non-profit networking organization growing out of a felt need to unite women of African ancestry. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, IBWC has five regional offices and membership in more than thirty states and seven countries. Our networking model has its origin in traditional African cultures where the sharing of information, knowledge and services for the good of the group is a primary objective. In this African tradition, it is believed among various groups that sharing is the most important virtue of a person. During the enslavement Africans in the Americas, we continued the tradition by the sharing of food, clothing, information, and at times relatives. As we approach our annual conference with a renewed commitment to address issues that are vital to the very survival of our people, we return to our African tradition as we come together to share of ourselves for the collective benefit of the group. Join us on our journey.
MISSION STATEMENT
The International Black Women’s Congress is a global community of women of African descent bound by our ancestral spirituality. Our vision is to bring forth exemplary models of African womanhood by defining ourselves, embracing ourselves and improving ourselves through social, political and economic empowerment.
WHO JOINS IBWC
Women of African descent from all walks of life located around the world, and other individuals who believe in the objectives of the organization; people who understand the benefit of a network system that exist at the local, national and international levels; people like you, who feel that it is time for women of African descent to organize around our own needs and address our problems from an African-centered perspective. For additional membership information, please visit our online Membership Center.
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