QUELAC

QUEENS LIVING IN LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AND MEXICO (QUELAC)

QueLac is a legally registered non-profit, non-partisan, and non-religious association based in São Paulo, Brazil, with additional ties to Kenya. It is dedicated to empowering Kenyan women residing in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Mexico by fostering meaningful connections, promoting growth, and championing solidarity. QueLac serves as a bridge between Africa and the Americas, driving initiatives that create personal, professional, and financial advancement opportunities for its members.

Our Motto: "Empowering Connections Beyond Borders."
Our Values: Equity, Innovation, Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusion

Objectives

1. • Promote financial independence and leadership through training and mentorship.

   • Facilitate cultural exchanges and trade between Kenya and Latin America.

   • Foster connections for collaboration and resource sharing.

   • Support education, healthcare, and women’s rights initiatives.

   • Elevate Kenyan women’s voices and champion gender equity worldwide.

How QueLac Benefits Women in the Kenyan Diaspora

• Empowerment: Through skills training, financial independence programs, and leadership development.

• Connection: Providing a supportive network for Kenyan women to share experiences, collaborate, and grow together.

• Cultural Exchange: Celebrating heritage while building bridges with Latin America, the Caribbean, and Mexico.

• Advocacy: Elevating Kenyan women's voices to influence global policy and development.

By joining QueLac, Kenyan women in Mexico and the wider Latin American region can tap into a powerful network of support, collaboration, and empowerment, driving meaningful change both locally and globally.