OUR EXPEDITIONS
WOMEN ON A MISSION
Founding partners
Karine and Valérie
OUR MISSION
Women on a Mission (WOAM) is a non-profit organisation headquartered in Singapore, which aims to raise awareness and funds for women survivors of war and to support and empower women who have been subjected to violence and abuse.
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Our strategy is to organise and promote a yearly campaign and a challenging expedition - self-funded by each participant - to increase visibility and raise money for our chosen charities. We partner with existing well-established non-profit institutions that already have well-run programmes and structures in place dedicated to serving the underprivileged with a particular focus on women's issues.
Building on our success, our goal is to raise SGD 2 million by 2025. When women come together and are passionate about a cause, extraordinary things can happen!
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Valerie Boffy
Valerie Boffy
OUR TEAM
We aren't getting paid to do this. Instead, we are just like you, ordinary people who want to do extraordinary things. We firmly believe we should do our part to help people in need, and as a result contribute to making this world a better place. In our hearts, we know we can make a difference, one person at a time.
Valerie Boffy
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WOAM Founding Partner
Entrepreneur, Adventurer and Philanthropist
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I am a strong believer that life is a succession of opportunities which we seize or not and these choices define our life. I have been lucky to meet deeply inspiring people and encouraged to pursue my dreams. Summiting Mount Everest was the most humbling adventure I have ever undertaken. At the top, I unfolded a message for all women fighting for their lives and dignity. At that moment I was able to combine my personal dream with a calling to help women around the world who have not been as lucky as I am. That call became WOAM. I am so grateful and impressed by what our group of passionate driven women has accomplished!
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Karine Moge
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WOAM Founding Partner
Banker turned photographer and curator
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I’ve been fortunate to receive a good education, travel widely, and enjoy many opportunities throughout my life and career. With that privilege comes a strong sense of responsibility to give back, use my voice, and help empower other women to rise. Over the past 13 years, nothing has been more fulfilling than what we’ve achieved at Women on a Mission. Each expedition pushes us physically, mentally, and emotionally, revealing new strength and resilience. Together, we channel our talents and shared purpose into supporting women on their journey toward healing, recovery, and self-reliance. This collective mission continues to inspire me every day.
Patricia Jones
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WOAM Partner
Entrepreneur and Event Organiser
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Putting my expertise to use to support women's causes is a great source of pride for me. Standing up to make a difference is really a matter of choice and it is the choice I made when I joined WOAM. I cannot ignore the abject poverty and suffering of millions of women who have been - and are still being - abused and mistreated around the world. I am taking action in the most stimulating way, as part of a group of high-achieving women all putting their talents and expertise towards helping others.
Severine Vauleon
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WOAM Partner
Marketer, Building Purposeful Global Brands
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​Originally from Brittany, I was raised with strong values of community and giving back. As a global VP leading brands with a large presence in developing and emerging markets, I witnessed the struggles millions of women face daily, which strengthened my belief in the power of both individuals and businesses to drive positive change. Joining WOAM's expeditions and supporting their vital work in helping women who have survived conflict and violence has been a privilege, Their mission deeply resonates with my personal purpose: to make a positive difference through the power of collaboration and creativity.
Myriam Fernández Barnosell
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WOAM Partner
Writer and entrepreneur
I feel fortunate to have lived and worked across multiple continents, learning from the richness of different cultures and from the resilience of people navigating challenging circumstances. Whether leading teams, shaping projects, or venturing into the wilderness, I have come to deeply value collaboration, adaptability, and quiet determination. Joining WOAM has given me the opportunity to combine my love of adventure with raising support for women who have faced unimaginable hardships in conflict zones. Each expedition challenges me in unexpected ways, uncovers hidden strengths, and shows the remarkable impact that arises when women share a purpose.
Catherine Zaccaria
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WOAM Partner
Early Childhood Educator and Teacher
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I never took for granted the fact that I was born and raised in a country at peace where everyone has access to a good education. My professional and personal engagements have focused on empowering those facing challenges and hardships. I have worked extensively with special needs children and adolescents with social integration difficulties and psychological issues due to abuse and mistreatment. My involvement with WOAM is the opportunity to pursue this life-long engagement and support women subject to violence and war.