About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
EMPOWERGIRLSNOW IS COMPRIZED OF BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING ON HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES. THE GOAL IN THIS SELECTION OF TEAM MEMBERS WAS TO INCLUDE DIVERSE EXPERINCE. ALL MEMBERS ARE PASSIONATE AND COMMITED TO ENDING FGM, CHILDMARRIAGE AND OTHER HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS.
Our Story
We at EmpowerGirlsNOW envision a world where all women live in dignity and equality. We advocate for women's full potential and contribute to removing obstacles to their full growth. We are women who ourselves were raised by strong moms and big sisters
Our Values
We will act with integrity and professionalism, promoting respectful relationships in all our activities
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We believe that women's rights are an inalienable, indivisible and integral part of universal human rights. We listen to the voices of women particularly young women and respect their diverse experiences.
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We believe that change happens through collective action. We respect and create allegiances with global Women’s Movements that have worked hard for gains for women. We work in solidarity and through multiple partnerships to eradicate discriminatory practices and patriarchal systems and push for transformation towards equality.
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We believe in non-discrimination, and diversity in all areas of EmpowerGirlsNow's Projects. We believe in unleashing a full range of women’s creativity and promoting women's assertiveness and confidence particularly with young women who are affected by Harmful Traditional Practices such as FGM, and Child Marriage
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We educate feminist principles and promote feminist leadership. We believe in investing in young women’s leadership, and creating mentorship programs.
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We believe in creating and sustaining spaces where women can thrive and achieve their full potential, and where their voices can be amplified.
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As fundraisers and grant makers we believe in prudent, ethical and responsible stewardship of all funds and resources in our care.
Meet The Team
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OUR SPONSERS AND PARTNERS
My Smile Dental
119 Clifford Street # 106
Newark, NJ 07105
https://www.mysmiledental.org/
My Smile Dental at Union City, Newark and Saddle Brook, New Jersey, is a dental practice with all family dental services and we take great pride in proving the best care in the followings: Dental Hygiene, Implants, Cosmetic, Snap-On Smile, Veneers, Lumineers, Whitening, Bonding and White Fillings, Inlays and Onlays. Root Canal and re-treatment, Bridges, Crowns, Dentures, Pediatric, Periodontics, Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Wisdom Teeth, Extractions, Invisalign, Clear Braces, Traditional Braces, Night Guards and more
Sam's Prep LLC
520 White Plains Rd Suit 500
Tarrytown, NY 10591
At Sam's Prep, we aim to personalize every session to meet the needs of our students and focus on areas in which the student has the potential to improve. Each session is flexible and designed to work with the student to not only complete their daily tasks but guide them from novice to professional. We do that in the most effective way possible—mastering the subject area and building lifelong, professional confidence.
Our experienced tutors are multifaceted educators who’ve taken it upon themselves to help the world understand the effectiveness of personalized academia. Contact us today to learn more about the difference we can make.
Kirr Accessories
Online Orders only
Kirr Accessories provides a diverse palate of vibrant jewelary designs extravagantly handcrafted from the richness of cultures using kirr (Amharic work for thread).