Cynara

Cynara is a woman-owned social enterprise based in Washington DC that provides gender analysis and training plus feminist facilitation and strategy services for socially minded organizations, businesses, and teams. We host a Gender Training Platform, that offers live, interactive courses about gender and social justice topics for professionals working in social change sectors including international and community development, humanitarian aid, and human rights. Trainings on the platform bring together theory, research, and practice into a form of critical feminist praxis, creating spaces where participants can learn critical knowledge along with ways to apply that knowledge into their work.

Our name (pronounced sin-NAR-rah) is inspired by the thistle-like, multi-layered, perennial plants of the Cynara genus. It symbolizes the complexity of human development, the resilience and growth that comes from a nurturing, supportive environment, and the power of connection. Our logo is inspired by the artichoke plant, which is a member of the Cynara genus, with a person in the center.

Cynara is a trademark name of Cynara Development Services, a registered LLC and S Corporation.