Latina Leadership Program
The Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence’s “Latina Leadership Program” aims to develop leaders and enhance outreach in the Latina community by supporting a Hispanic women’s conference on violence and oppression and training Latina women to become community advocates.
Girls Bill of Rights Marketing Campaign
Girls Incorporated will aim to actively involve girls in the planning and implementation of a marketing campaign designed to reach approximately 800 girls with messages empowering girls.
Community Awareness Campaign and Conference
The Community Awareness Campaign and Conference will educate the community on the effects of violence against women and girls by offering a one-day conference featuring activist Jackson Katz and initiating community-based activities.
Gearl Jam
United Action for Youth’s “Gearl Jam” promotes girls in the arts by supporting young women as they create and produce original music recordings and video productions.
KPVL Voices of Women
KPVL Voices of Women will develop women’s radio programming to connect with a diverse, multi-lingual, rural population.
Forum Theater as a Tool of Violence Prevention and Education
University of Northern Iowa/ Quakerdale plans to integrate art and violence prevention education to empower female Quakerdale residents to make thoughtful relationship decisions.
Informed Choices: Entrepreneurship for Women and Girls with Disabilities
The Abilities Fund will expand vocational choices to include entrepreneurship for women and girls with disabilities through focused programming.
Young Women’s Conference
The Young Women’s Task Force will collaborate with students and adults from area agencies, organizations and schools to organize and sponsor a one-day conference to address education, leadership, and physical and mental health issues that affect high school young women.
Real Girlz
Girl Scouts of Conestoga Council’s “Real Girlz” program will expand opportunities for middle school girls in rural communities to participate in enriching social activities that encourage diversity, personal responsibility and decision-making skills.
Pathways to Progress: Micro-enterprise Program for Incarcerated Women
The Institute for Social and Economic Development aims to advance opportunities for incarcerated women to create financial independence post-release by providing training and technical assistance to become business owners.
