About femella
femella is an organization where young students and professionals get together to connect, learn and grow!
About the femellas
Our members - the femellas are a diverse, interdisciplinary group of ambitious and dedicated women who want to become future leaders and role models in their fields.
Our Mission
Our mission at femella is to unite and empower the women of tomorrow by creating a vibrant platform where ambitious young women from diverse backgrounds can come together and grow. As such, we are committed to making a positive, sustainable impact on both our present and future generations.
Our Vision
Our vision is to cultivate a strong generation of future leaders characterized by integrity and solution-driven actions. We envision a world where women choose collaboration over competition, fostering a mutually respectful and motivating environment. Through such unity, we believe our community can achieve remarkable milestones and set a new standard for leadership.
Our Values
Performance
Authenticity
Community
Drive
CONNECT
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LEARN
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GROW
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CONNECT • LEARN • GROW •
Connect
femella connects its members to create a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and trust. To cultivate these values, we organize regular get-togethers, sports lessons, art sessions, and much more, creating a dynamic environment that strengthens our community and promotes both personal and professional growth. Our connect events occur several times a month, ensuring continuous engagement and networking opportunities. Additionally, we host a grand end-of-the-year connect event, which is not only a highlight for our members but also welcomes external guests, offering a broader platform for interaction and expansion of our network.
Learn
At femella we believe that knowledge is power. Thus we are dedicated to fostering continuous learning and self-improvement, empowering our members to realize their full potential. We support this commitment by organizing a variety of workshops that cover both soft skills - like leadership, communication, and teamwork - as well as hard skills - such as financial wellbeing and sustainability management. We collaborate with professional coaches and notable companies, including Google and Marmot, to provide our femellas with educational opportunities. Additionally, we build bridges to leading industries by arranging visits to major companies. Our femellas have had the opportunity to engage with organizations such as AbbVie, IWC Schaffhausen, and Planted, gaining invaluable insights and expanding their professional networks.
Grow
femella aims to catalyze growth opportunities not only for our members but also for the broader community around us. Each year, we organize at least one big, public, flagship “grow” event, attracting over 200 attendees. These events draw participants from all generations and genders, united by a common goal: to push boundaries and tackle challenges related to diversity in everyday life. For instance, our first grow event, held at the Landesmuseum in Zurich in May 2023, explored the different experiences of four women across four generations, providing deep insights into the evolving challenges and achievements women faced. Our third pillar is also a reminder, that we want our mission to reach many people all over the globe, making our expansion an essential part of our identity.
