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MINE. The Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment

Through a network of locally rooted, self-organized centers, MINE creates spaces where mothers come together to share knowledge, support one another, and shape positive change — in their lives and in their communities. We believe in the power of care, participation, and collective action to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world.

We believe

that our actions and decisions are guided by the fundamental belief in the strength, resilience, and transformative power of maternal care in shaping communities, our enviroment and impact future generations.

Countries

Mother Centers

Years of operation

Project Mothers for Peace and Ecology

Led by MINE, the “Mothers for Peace and Ecology” project supports refugee women and their helpers through community workshops, trauma-sensitive leadership training, and the creation of eco-friendly mother centers. By combining empowerment, education, and environmental awareness, it fosters long-term partnerships and sustainable structures for peace and participation throughout the Danube region and Ukraine.

Project Consolidating Community Building in Public Living Rooms – Project funded by Erasmus+

is an initiative aimed at fostering community spirit and enhancing adult education within self-managed local spaces. Over the course of 19 months, starting from September 2023, we focus on making knowledge about public living rooms widely available, improving the quality of adult education offered in these spaces, and ensuring the sustainable management of such community hubs.

We honor invisible and unpaid care

Through grassroots initiatives, we recognize the essential — yet often overlooked — contributions of mothers and work to uplift and empower them.

We advocate for Mother Centers as public living rooms

We promote Mother Centers as vital community spaces — essential to democracy, participation, and social cohesion.

Our Values

We value and support the work of mothers

We believe in fully integrating a culture of care into public life — making the work mothers do visible, respected, and supported at every level.

We connect and empower globally

By building a caring and inclusive international community, we strengthen mothers’ voices, networks, and leadership across borders.

We follow the CLARA approach

Our work is guided by the CLARA concept – a reflective tool that makes pedagogical quality, values, and relationships visible. CLARA stands for an appreciative, mindful, and inclusive attitude that is reflected in our daily actions: in how we interact, how we shape our spaces, share responsibility, and build trust.

News

10 Good Reasons Why Every Community Needs a Mother Center

10 Good Reasons Why Every Community Needs a Mother Center

In a world where community support, empowerment, and nurturing are essential, Mother Centers (MCs) shine as pillars of hope and change. These community spaces, often operated by dedicated volunteers and supported by caring individuals, play a vital role in our...

7 inspiring women whose life is about helping others

7 inspiring women whose life is about helping others

Author: by Gyöngyvér Barcs A MotherNature - Nature  Association (Mother ) competition in the autumn, we want to introduce the inspiring women who run the winning organisations to everyone who has even a little hope in this country. These women are helping others with...

Community & Network

We empower Mother Centers with international partnerships and expertise.

Skill building & sharing

We provide online and international courses, skill-shares, conferences, partnership building.

How we help

International cooperation

We represent Mother Centers in cooperation with governments and social players as well as coordinate international campaigns.

Support & visibility

We support grassroots advocacy on family and community issues and improves the visibility of the Mother Centers globally.

Please support our work!

Mütterzentren Internationales Netzwerk für Empowerment e. V.
Bank: Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nürtingen
IBAN: DE33 6115 0020 0007 4431 27
BIC: ESSL DE 66