Empowering women through dialogue, leadership, and community-driven change.

A Space Where Women Grow Through Shared Experiences

As part of DWF’s mission to empower, connect, and uplift women, we create spaces where meaningful conversations take place, stories are shared, and experiences become stepping stones for growth. Through dialogue, collaboration, and mutual support, women from diverse backgrounds come together to inspire one another, develop leadership, and foster a strong sense of community. It’s not just an event—it’s a movement built on empathy, empowerment, and shared purpose.

Empowering Women Together

Over the years, the Doha Women Forum has evolved into a dynamic movement dedicated to empowering women. What started as a yearly assembly of women from diverse backgrounds has become a springboard for ideas and action which aim to push more young girls and women to actively participate in various initiatives driven by the forum.

Where It All Began

Launched in 2015, the Doha Women Forum began as a bold vision: to create a space where women could learn, share, and grow together.

From its earliest days, DWF brought together women from different cultures, sectors, and stories—offering them access to expert knowledge, meaningful inspiration, and authentic connection.

What started as an annual gathering has since evolved into a launchpad for ideas, leadership, and action. Today, it continues to spark transformation by encouraging young girls and women to step forward, get involved, and become active forces for change in their lives and communities.

Our Mission

Bring together women from across all sectors to connect, inspire, and support one another, thereby expanding the impact and power of women in their workplace, homes and communities.

Our Vision

To be the country’s foremost resource for women to learn, engage and network, helping shape the future of women through development opportunities and valuable connections in Qatar and elsewhere.

access to the tools and knowledge needed to make a difference

The Doha Women Forum provides a space where women grow through shared experiences, collaborative learning, and access to the tools and knowledge needed to make a difference in their communities. Today, the forum remains to be a vital resource for those seeking to make a lasting impact and create positive change not only in their own lives, but also within their communities and beyond.

Our Team

Meet the passionate individuals behind DWF

Core Team

Conchita Ponce

Founder

Dr. Femida Ali

Project Manager

Touba Karam

Communications Manager

Advisory Council

Afraa Al Noaimi

Susanna Ingalls

Harriet Abiodun

Youth Ambassadors

Maryam Liaqat

Shahd Enizah

Danica Soriano

Eshal Ali

Rahaig Balla

Khadija Mansoor

Rebecca Magness

Shashlee Ponce

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