Centre Femmes La Rose Des Vents Inc.

Overview

Centre Femmes La Rose Des Vents Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and defending women's rights and interests with a focus on social change. The organization is registered under the business number 106895857RR0001 with the Canadian government.

History

The organization was founded in 1980 as part of a local initiative sponsored by the Thetford Mines women's condition committee and the Regional Council of the Quebec Women's Federation. The center was officially inaugurated in 1981 and initially operated from the Marie-Agnès Desrosiers Community Center. By the end of October 1990, it moved to a new location and became the owner of its current building in 2006.

Activities

The activities of Centre Femmes La Rose Des Vents Inc. are designed to empower women through various programs:

• Café-Conferences: These educational sessions cover contemporary subjects and aim to inform and raise awareness.
• Personal Growth Workshops: These workshops focus on self-knowledge, self-confidence, personal development, and creating social networks. They are structured to allow active participation and sharing among a small group of women.
• Collective Kitchens: These kitchens provide a space for women to prepare healthy, economical meals while fostering social interaction and building networks.
• Creativity Workshops: Through artistic expression, these workshops give women the opportunity to develop a sense of personal accomplishment by creating unique artworks.

Mission

The organization's mission is rooted in social change, focusing on promoting and defending the rights and interests of women in the community. Its programs are designed to support personal growth, social interaction, and education, aiming to strengthen the role and impact of women in society.