Telma Mechane

Telma Mechane is the Community Engagement Coordinator at WIHD, where she serves as the linchpin between the organization and the communities it serves. In this capacity, Telma is tasked with fostering strong relationships, facilitating dialogue, and nurturing collaboration with local stakeholders to enhance WIHD's impact and relevance at the grassroots level.

Central to her role is the cultivation of trust and understanding between WIHD and the communities it serves. She orchestrates community meetings, forums, and outreach events to provide platforms for open dialogue and meaningful engagement. Through active listening and empathetic communication, Telma ensures that community voices are heard, respected, and integrated into WIHD's programs.

Telma also spearheads efforts to raise awareness about WIHD's mission, initiatives, and services within the community. Leveraging her communication skills and cultural sensitivity, she tailors outreach strategies to resonate with diverse audiences and effectively convey WIHD's commitment to community empowerment and development.

In addition to building relationships, she also mobilizes community resources and volunteers to support WIHD's projects and activities. She harnesses the collective strengths and talents of community members, empowering them to take ownership of local development initiatives and become active participants in driving positive change.

Telma also plays a crucial role in collecting feedback and evaluating WIHD's programs' effectiveness from community members' perspectives. By soliciting input, conducting assessments, and monitoring outcomes, she ensures that WIHD remains responsive to local needs and accountable to the communities it serves.

Telma Mechane's role as the Community Engagement Coordinator embodies WIHD's commitment to fostering inclusive, participatory, and sustainable development practices. Through her dedication, empathy, and strategic leadership, she strengthens WIHD's bonds with local communities, amplifies its impact, and catalyzes transformative change from the ground up.