About Us
Welcome!!!
The Women Network (WN) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that serves as an educational and community-based organization. The mission of WN is to serve as a catalyst of change in the development of women of color. We are committed to the life skills development of women and youth by providing educational workshops in health and wellness, education, finances and civic responsibility. The vision of WN is to enhance women’s lives by supporting and promoting the advancement of women through personal and career development services by providing educational and economic opportunities.
The Women Network’s charge is to educate and equip women from all walks of life in order to work towards eliminating the societal barriers that disenfranchise women and our future generations. As a collective unit we can inspire women to work together on issues and topics that affect our way of life and create lasting change within our communities.
Ignite a movement in our lives to embrace our:
- Womanhood
- Youth
- Families
- Communities
- Society
This movement will embody the past we share, the present we embrace, and the future we will define! We welcome you to take an intimate view on the people, values, and vision of WN.
I.A.M Her Development Program
The I.A.M Her Development Program is a life skills development series focused on the development, independence, and growth of women from under represented and under served communities.
We provide on-site educational workshops and seminars for women transitioning/starting over, recently released from prison, leaving a shelter, finding independence from a domestic violence situation. The workshops focus on personal and professional development. Our topic areas are: health/wellness, finance education, civic participation, and entrepreneurial development.
The Kids In Need of Direction (K.I.N.D.) Youth Development Program is a service-based program geared towards preparing youth (ages 12-18) to meet the demands of everyday life. The purpose of K.I.N.D. is to provide a comfortable learning environment that fosters a healthy exchange about real life experiences and how to prepare for them. Our services include but are not limited to:
- College Preparation
- Job Readiness
- Hygiene Maintenance
- Etiquette Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Civic Responsibility
K.I.N.D and I.A.M Her Development Program currently service women’s shelters, nonprofit, and not-for-profit organizations in the Greater Washington D.C area
If you are interested in learning more about I.A.M Her Development Program or other services, please click here to contact us.
