WOMEN'S INSTITUTE FOR EQUITY IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Empowering women to lead, serve, and thrive.
WELCOME TO WIELD
OUR MISSION
WIELD IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING WOMEN FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY YOUNG WOMEN OF COLOR, TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL TO LEAD, SERVE, AND THRIVE.
OUR CORE VALUES
We believe women can change the world by skillfully and strategically wielding their P.O.W.E.R. :
> Purpose
> Optimism
> Wisdom
> Endurance
> Resourcefulness
OUR AREAS OF EMPOWERMENT
We help build capacity in women to lead, serve, and thrive through the following areas:
> Education
> Wellness & Self Care
> Civic Engagement & Advocacy
> Arts & Culture
> Business & Personal Finance
OUR CAUSES
We raise awareness and advocate for causes that help improve the overall quality of life for women:
> Black Maternal Health Awareness
> Breast Cancer Awareness & Prevention
> Diabetes Awareness & Prevention
> Domestic Violence Awareness & Intervention
> Equity in Education
> Equal Pay Rights
> Fair & Equal Housing Opportunities
> Heart Disease Awareness & Prevention
> Mental Health Awareness & Support
> Voting Rights
