WOMEN OF COLOR ADVANCING PEACE AND SECURITY WCAPS
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Mission Statement
To advance the leadership and professional development of women of color in the fields of international peace, security, and conflict transformation.
About This Cause
Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS) is devoted to serving as a force multiplier for our membership in the peace, security, and conflict transformation field. WCAPS aims to be an incubator for greatness as we provide a platform for our members to engage in dialogue, conduct knowledge sharing activities, participate in mentorship programs, and host initiatives that are salient to changing the global landscape. Our mission is to advance the leadership and professional development of women of color in the fields of international peace, security, and conflict transformation, with the goal to ultimately impact sustainable change. We do this via our working groups, incorporating chapters, and by providing spaces for our members to shift their ideas into initiatives. WCAPS began in 2017 by Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins with her belief that all people should be treated equally, fairly, and with respect. She put her beliefs into practice when she founded WCAPS as a space for women of color to come together and access resources and community, as well as showcase their expertise in spaces that they created. The central goal of WCAPS is to encourage and support women of color to advance their leadership and professional development and provide avenues for them to find a seat at the table to engage on issues of peace, security and conflict transformation. Our members range from students and early career professionals, all the way to seasoned professionals throughout the field, including several retired Ambassadors. WCAPS consists of 6 active global chapters, not including the DC office, in places like New York, Nigeria, Canada, Texas, and Brazil. WCAPS also has 15 working groups focused on topics like International development, human rights, cybersecurity, climate change, global health, and more. Additionally, we provide programs and initiatives for WCAPS members and partners to interact and engage such as the Mentorship Program, HBCU Connection, Orgs In Solidarity, and the Art and Policy Forum. We hope you will join us in supporting and advancing women of color in these spaces!