There is much need to create mental awareness on women as they venture in business or any other engagement.

                                                                                                                  

"Working women either in public or private sector play many synchronous roles like being  leaders, mentors, friends, partners, relatives, caregivers, parents etc and they must balance. They also face unique challenges like societal expectations, gender biases and organizational structures, which increase demands on their overall well-being. Women’s experience at work also has significant potential to impact their health,  given more than half of female health burden  affects women during their working years."

Moffat Mutero- Mashinani Watch Organization Executive Director.



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