GIRLS AND WOMENS EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION GWED

Key Achievements 1. Youth Empowerment and Career Incubation (YECI) Program o Successfully completed three cohorts in 2024, impacting over 50 teens aged 12-17. o Introduced a new age group (9-13) for summer training, funded by DOES as CRESP. o Expanded programming to include leadership workshops, financial literacy, and self-esteem building. 2. CRESP Summer Program o Designed a six-week comprehensive career-readiness program. o Developed a portfolio workbook for youth aged 9-13, fostering early career awareness. o Signed partnership with Catholic University of America to host the CRESP 2025 program o Hosted interactive sessions on leadership, teamwork, and goal setting. 3. Health Education Initiatives o Launched culturally relevant health promotion programs tailored to underserved communities. o Conducted Community Health Ambassador Training, empowering youth with health literacy skills. o Partnered with community organizations to enhance health education outreach. o Provided health and safety training including First Aid CPR/AED and Babysitter training to 88 participants o Distributed weekly multilingual health promotion materials to over 5,000 recipients, including underserved populations, individuals with limited English proficiency, and immigrant communities, to improve disease prevention and management. 4. Mentorship and Networking o Strengthened mentorship opportunities through partnerships with local professionals. o Organized college and career tours, exposing participants to diverse career pathways. o Facilitated networking events, connecting youth with industry leaders. 5. Community Engagement o Reached over 5,000 individuals through outreach programs and events. o Collaborated with DC government agencies and community stakeholders to align efforts with Healthy DC initiatives. o Implemented surveys and focus groups to gather feedback and refine program delivery.