WOMENS INITIATIVE FOR SELF- EMPOWERMENT
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Mission Statement
Support immigrant and refugee women, girls and those on the feminine gender spectrum in their journey of self-actualization through culturally-responsive education, advocacy, systems change and resource development.
About This Cause
WISE was founded by a group of multicultural, first generation immigrant women in 1995 as a vehicle for educational, leadership, social and economic empowerment for immigrant and refugee women and girls. WISE's founding members experienced the hardship of learning a second language with limited access to education. They came together to address the disparities in the treatment of immigrant women and those born in the U.S. in terms of educational opportunities, employment, and career advancement. The overall goal was to break the chain of poverty and provide the necessary support and education for immigrant women to seek leadership positions in the workforce and in their communities. Over time WISE has continued to expand its understanding of the dynamics which hold back immigrant and refugee women*, girls and those on the feminine gender spectrum from achieving their full potential. WISE is a truly intergenerational organization that harnesses the strength of women and girls cross-culturally. By doing so, WISE creates a safe gathering place for women and girls from every walk of life, every nationality, culture, ethnicity, religion and age. Today, WISE provides direct services to girls, young women, and their community through 5 programs: Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership (GGAL - youth program), WeLEAD (college program), Healthy Relationships, Sexual Violence Prevention, and Parent Encouragement. *We use the term "women and girls" to include any individual who identifies on the feminine gender identity spectrum.