Pillars/Principles

drawing of women holding hands

Umoja 

(A Kiswahili word meaning Unity)

  • To foster a healthy and safe space for womxn to develop solidarity, alliance  and sisterhood
  • To create structured and supportive space that integrates womxn of color into the Stockton community

Sankofa 

(A word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates to "Go back and get it")

  • To facilitate developmental and mentoring relationships between womxn in university leadership roles and young womxn aspiring to leadership
  • To provide guidance with the transition to the university, graduation and post-graduate success 

Nia 

(A Swahili word meaning - Purpose)

  • To empower womxn as self and community advocates to act as catalysts for social change.
  • To help to build character, improve self-awareness, and gain confidence within one’s self.
  • To cultivate exemplary university leaders who are civically engaged

Afya 

(A Swahili word meaning - Wellness/Health)

  • To support and promote lifestyles that are consistent with healthy holistic wellness
  • To support womxn at risk and experiencing difficulties with mental and emotional health