1. ODM Women’s Conference London September 2007 Welcome to the ODM Women’s Conference site. This conference aims to bring together women to network, relax and grow; by offering diverse workshops, inspirational speakers, unique exhibitors and a safe forum to share and learn

2. ODM Women’s Conference Vision –To empower women of all ages, religious background, economic lifestyles and social status for their self development Mission –Encourage the development of leadership in women –Provide opportunities for women to support issues that concern them –Enhance awareness of how women can improve their quality of life and that of their dependants –Increase awareness of resources available to women for self development –Promote co-operation and collaboration among women and women’s organisations –Develop opportunities for networking –Raise awareness of health issues affecting women and the girl child –Support women who seek empowerment through dissemination of information

3. ODM Women’s Conference Conference information Vision and Mission Programme & registration information Workshops, exhibitors and other activities Funding & support (donations and volunteers) Getting involved (contact for exhibitors) Contact us (address, e-mail & telephone numbers)

4. ODM Women’s Conference Programme Registration: (£20 Registration fee payable in advance or on the day; we need to design an online available registration form which can be e-mailed or downloaded) Official opening of conference and welcome by Conference Chairperson, ODM Chairman and keynote speaker Morning programme (Workshops to be selected from list) Luncheon and keynote speaker Afternoon Session (Workshops to be selected from list) Official closing by Conference Chairperson, ODM Chairman and keynote speaker Dinner and address by Conference Chairperson, ODM Chairman and keynote speaker

5. ODM Women’s Conference Workshops Health & Well being –HIV-AIDS Workshop –Cancer Awareness campaign –Beauty Tips (Weight, Make up and fashion updates) Women in Society –Your vote and why it matters (influencing political, economic or social change; why you should stand up and be counted) –Women and leadership (gender violence, the voiceless African Woman) –Career changes later in life Financial –The route to economic empowerment –Economic empowerment and financial planning Family –Successful multitasking (woman as the master of multitasking) –Our faith and our family (religion and socialisation in our lives today)