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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.
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
How does applying for a grant fit in with the mothers’ approach? Behind the scenes of the Mother Nature Association’s project for Ukrainian refugees
The spring of 2022, Mother Nature Association (MoNa) launched a grant to improve the situation of women, mothers and families fleeing Ukraine. We spoke to the leaders of the organisation about the competition, the spirit they represent, their long-term vision, the...
Roma culture does not allow women to fulfil their potential – Is there hope for change?
We were guests of the Association of 21st-Century Roma Women in Nyíregyháza. We talked to Réka Makula, the president of the association, and two of her colleagues, Betti and Barbi, about Roma culture and the outlook of Roma women today. They also talked about the new...
Support the Supporters! – Mother centres offer security, care and help for self-help
Support programme for the International Mothers' Centre Network members (MINE e.V.), who offer Ukrainian refugee families long-term security, care and help to help themselves In Ukraine, mothers and families in particular are fleeing to seek safety for...
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
