Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE)

About WISE

WISE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to 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. WISE hosts 3 core programs:

Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership (GGAL) --- an academic support, leadership skills development, and psycho-social development program for 6th-12th grade immigrant and refugee girls or youth on the feminine gender spectrum.

Healthy Relationships --- a program under GGAL that ensures youth know how to practice healthy communication, set boundaries in their relationships, identify healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors, and take action when they feel unsafe. Outside of GGAL, the program also facilitates a series of Healthy Relationships and Healthy Romantic Relationships Workshops for other community sites, nonprofits, and groups.

WeLEAD --- a college and career navigation program for immigrant and refugee women or adults on the feminine gender spectrum.

Learn more at www.womenofwise.org

Areas WISE Targets:

College & career readiness	Healthy relationships	Sexual violence prevention & education
Self-advocacy	Community volunteerism	Leadership skills development
Financial literacy	Arts for healing	Parent support & advocacy
Self-care & mental health	Health & nutrition	Civic participation