388 million women and girls live in extreme poverty around the world, forcing them to be more vulnerable to sexual exploitation. Not having resources makes it more challenging to break the cycle of extreme poverty and minimize the opportunity of becoming all she can be.
Together, we can change that, and we can break this cycle. Giving them an equal opportunity of reaching their potential through safe housing and education.
When a woman reaches her potential she helps others reach theirs
YOU ARE’s solution to this massive global issue: build safe holistic development centers. Deepening the impact of our proven process of ‘Rise Up’, these safe development centers provide:
a safe place to live and heal from the trauma of exploitation;
self-discover and build self-efficacy in who they are and who they want to become; and
rise to their potential through education.
Because before a person can reach self actualization, they must have their basic needs met.
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girls in safe housing, attending school, and surrounded by a community where they feel valued, supported and loved.
Our beliefs drive our actions
We serve through a
People-First mentality
We honor the women and girls with the integrity they deserve through our words and actions.
We shine with Open-Hearted Enthusiasm
We provide a safe, open-minded environment where women and girls feel loved, heard, and validated.
We work from a
Can-Do Attitude
We flourish with a growth mindset by utilizing our skills with a positive can-do attitude.
We are Open & Honest
We are transparent about our goals, projects, and finances.
Teamwork makes the dreamwork.
We 100% believe sustainable change happens when we work together with the same vision and are locally led. Our centers are led by local partners because if anyone is going to transform communities, it is going to be by empowered people living in it.
Together, we can give women and girls more equal opportunities.
Here’s how you can help today:
Become a Catalyst for good
Imagine a world where every girl can dream without fear. Catalysts are monthly donors who make that dream a reality.
By providing safe housing and education, we're empowering girls to break free from their circumstances and build a brighter future. A monthly gift of just $60 can transform a girl's life.
Financials
We know it's important to you that your donation is being used effectively. It's important to us, too. That's why we strive to ensure transparency in everything we do.
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2023 was a year of massive growth. It taught us when we utilize and focus on our core value of ‘People First,’ lives are truly changed.
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2022 was a year of action and just as much reflection. This year taught us more than anything there are so many ways we can build self-efficacy, and because of that, it was important to us to choose what we should focus on so the impact could be great.
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In 2021, COVID-19 vaccine opened up more of the world--in all new ways. We were able to meet in person and had to relearn how to socialize again. But throughout adjusting to a new normal, there were new things being created-- a whole new program to build self-efficacy.
Hear empow-HER stories
The communities we serve are filled with some of the most inspiring women and girls you’d ever want to meet. Their stories of ingenuity and resilience are examples for us all.
First Safe Development Center: Uganda 2024
COMING SOON
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