Supporting and Empowering Women
Metro High School and Waypoint Services’ “Supporting and Empowering Women” program aims to break the cycle of domestic and sexual abuse while providing healthy support and assistance for an at-risk population of female high school students.
The Yellow Dress- Dating Violence Prevention Program
Allamakee County Women and Children’s Resource Center’s “Yellow Dress – Dating Violence Prevention Program” stimulates discussion and promotes awareness of teen dating violence through presentations of a play on the issue for high school students and community members.
Act Like A Dreamer
Act Like A Dreamer encourages 6th–8th grade girls to explore the power of their creativity by working with a professional actor/director to create an original script about their life experiences.
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.
