Organizations running this strategy · 5
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Empowering Cameroonian women in the diaspora ALL CAMEROONIAN WOMEN NETWORK INCdirect serviceProvides support and resources to Cameroonian women living outside Cameroon to strengthen their social, economic, and cultural engagement.
- Promote economic development of Bangladeshi immigrants from Noakhali region THE GREATER NOAKHLI SOCIETY(USA) INCdirect serviceProvides support and initiatives aimed at advancing the economic well-being of individuals from the Noakhali area of Bangladesh who reside in the United States.
- Funding educational projects in Africa MICHAEL AND HENRIETTA OLUPONA FOUNDATIONgrantmakingSupports projects that improve education in Africa, with a focus on promoting literacy, culture, and religious tolerance among the African Diaspora.
- Advance women's leadership and peacebuilding through nonviolent advocacy GBOWEE PEACE FOUNDATION AFRICA-USAadvocacyOrganized thousands of Christian and Muslim women in nonviolent protests, daily sit-ins, and demonstrations, contributing to historic interventions in peace talks. Supports women's rights and leadership development across Liberia and West Africa.
- Advocate for women's rights and public participation through public engagement GBOWEE PEACE FOUNDATION AFRICA-USAadvocacyOrganizes public conversations, such as the event featuring Leymah Gbowee and Gloria Steinem at 92nd Street Y in New York City, and uses public radio programming in Liberia to expand discourse on women's roles in the public sphere and improve their participation in private and public decision-making.
- Construct and operate educational and empowerment facilities in Liberia GBOWEE PEACE FOUNDATION AFRICA-USAdirect serviceIs constructing a technical high school for girls in Monrovia, Liberia, and operates Sisters Place in Bong County, which provides training, education, economic empowerment activities, and trauma-informed support for adolescent girls. The soft opening of Sisters Place was attended by over 200 people.
- Deliver leadership development and mentorship programs for youth and women GBOWEE PEACE FOUNDATION AFRICA-USAcapacity buildingProvides mentorship, leadership training, and annual retreats for scholarship recipients and young leaders. Trains youth as peace advocates, peer educators on health and human rights, and community leaders. Creates pathways for leadership and community engagement, particularly for girls and marginalized youth in Liberia.
- Facilitate international scholar internships and professional development GBOWEE PEACE FOUNDATION AFRICA-USAdirect servicePlaces students in professional internship opportunities, such as a three-month placement at 14 Military Hospital in Margibi County, Liberia, and funds all-expense-paid trips for scholars to attend international leadership programs like the Satyarthi Summer School for Global Compassion in India.
- Participate in global advocacy campaigns for children and youth GBOWEE PEACE FOUNDATION AFRICA-USAadvocacySupported Global Citizen's "No Child on the Sidelines" campaign by joining as a signatory and public advocate, promoting inclusive opportunities for marginalized youth on the global stage.
- Provide scholarships and education support for youth in Liberia GBOWEE PEACE FOUNDATION AFRICA-USAdirect serviceOffers scholarships, pays tuition, covers school materials, and provides stipends to academically excellent youth in Liberia facing financial barriers, enabling them to complete secondary and higher education. Includes support for students to attend institutions of their choice and pursue degrees such as in Physician Assistance and Peace and Development Studies.
- Support youth with medical, housing, and emergency needs GBOWEE PEACE FOUNDATION AFRICA-USAdirect serviceProvides direct financial and logistical support for youth in crisis, including covering medical bills, transportation, rent, surgery costs, and basic needs. Examples include supporting a youth with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and enabling a student to regain mobility after surgery.
- Advancing educational opportunities for women MACEMW CORPdirect serviceFocuses on expanding access to education for women as part of its core mission and programming.
- Arabic language instruction MACEMW CORPdirect serviceOffers Arabic language classes on Saturdays to support educational and cultural engagement.
- Citizenship preparation classes MACEMW CORPdirect serviceOffers citizenship classes to assist individuals in preparing for U.S. naturalization.
- Early intervention services information MACEMW CORPdirect serviceProvides information about early intervention services to support child development and family needs.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction MACEMW CORPdirect serviceProvides English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to support language acquisition and integration.
- Global network for American and Moroccan women MACEMW CORPdirect serviceConnects and supports American and Moroccan women globally as contributors to societal growth and development through sustained engagement and collaboration.
- Health insurance guidance MACEMW CORPdirect serviceProvides information and support regarding health insurance options for individuals and families.