Today, inclusion and gender empowerment are tangible realities for women with a migration background and the civil society organizations (CSOs) that support them. Funded by Horizon Europe, the ReIncluGen project seeks to support these women and foster inclusion through a unique partnership involving academic institutions, CSOs, and a technology partner.
Kunlabora is privileged as the technical partner to play a crucial role in the ReIncluGen project. Beyond developing the Quwa app, we’re also envisioning a future where technology makes a genuine social impact.
Our core for innovation: co-creation
Our approach begins with co-creation. The necessity for customized digital solutions is repeatedly highlighted through our collaboration with civil society organizations. These organizations strive for inclusion daily, often work with limited resources and lack access to the appropriate technology that could significantly enhance their efficiency.
By engaging these organizations from the outset in the design and development of the Quwa app, we not only create a platform that caters to their needs but also empower them to influence how technology can best support their efforts.
What is the Quwa app?
The Quwa app, named to symbolize strength and capacity, is more than just a technical product. It serves as a platform for CSOs to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and make their impact visible. The app features a knowledge database of best practices and challenges, a networking module, and smart tools to measure impact. All these elements are designed with a focus on user-friendliness, accessibility, and inclusion.
Why the Quwa app is important for the ReIncluGen project
Digital transformation impacts every aspect of society, and civil society organizations cannot be left behind. Quwa is designed to help CSOs benefit from this transformation, with a specific focus on inclusion and gender empowerment. By integrating technology with inclusive values, the app not only provides a platform for collaboration but also fosters diversity and shared insights. For the CSOs in and beyond our consortium, this means they can work more efficiently, share valuable data, and amplify their impact. And Quwa goes further: it creates a sense of community where organizations can learn from each other, celebrate successes, and collaboratively find new solutions to complex social issues.
Focusing on sustainability
At Kunlabora, we believe that technology is a means to an end, not the end itself. Therefore, our focus extends beyond developing the Quwa app to ensuring its sustainability. We are considering a future business model to enable the app's growth and establish it as a standard in the field of inclusion and gender empowerment.
We acknowledge the challenges that come with this endeavor. How do we ensure that an app remains functional, accessible, and appealing to CSOs? How do we merge technological innovation with the limited resources of civil society organizations? These questions are central to our approach and drive us to think ahead, even beyond the completion of the ReIncluGen project.
How we strive for more social impact
For Kunlabora, ReIncluGen exemplifies how co-creation and technology can drive social change. Since our founding in 2018, we have prioritized diversity and inclusion, both within our team and in our projects. While we are not yet where we want to be, we continue to strive for a company that reflects and strengthens society.
Our involvement in the ReIncluGen project demonstrates that technology can be a powerful catalyst for social impact. Whether it's designing an inclusive app or developing a sustainable model to keep the app thriving, we are proud to be part of this movement!
Kunlabora’s next steps
We are now taking the next step with the Quwa-app: the app will soon be rolled out to a broader target audience, including CSOs, academic institutions, governments, and other stakeholders. We eagerly anticipate this exciting moment and are curious to see how the app will be received and utilized by everyone. In the meantime, our focus stays on gathering feedback, improving the user experience, and enhancing functionality. Our goal for Quwa is to succeed during the ReIncluGen project and to have a lasting impact on inclusion and empowerment.
Join us for more gender empowerment and inclusion!
Kunlabora invites civil society organizations, academics, and other interested parties to join us on our journey. With the support of Horizon Europe and our partners, we aim to showcase how technology and co-creation can drive meaningful change. If you have questions or want to learn more about Quwa and Kunlabora’s approach, please contact us and follow us on LinkedIn for updates. Together, we aim to create a society where inclusion and gender empowerment are standard practices!