Affiliations in the UNITED STATES
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African Communities Public Health Coalition
africancoalition.org African Coalition supports SWF International's efforts to educate families about the harmful physical and psychological effects of FGM. Working together in the Los Angeles area helps provide a safer space for women and girls to discuss FGM and encourage men to take a stand and break the silence on FGM. |
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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TOLERANCE
The International Institute of Tolerance was founded on the principle of Justice and Equality. IIT's services are religious and charitable, and grounded in the Islamic faith. One of the principle aims of the Institute is to integrate Muslim Americans into pluralistic American society. The Institution is focused on working in harmony with other faith groups and civic organizations to enhance LA's collective futures. Founder of IIT- president of FGM Taskforce Los Angeles |
Earth Rights Institute
http://www.earthrightsinstitute.org
Earth Rights Institute promotes an approach to development that is ecologically, socially, economically, and culturally sustainable. Through initiatives in education, research and advocacy ERI acts to end wide-scale poverty worldwide, secure a culture of peace and reverse environmental degradation. ERI insists on the importance of empowering communities of the global south to manage and direct their own development, conceiving strategies and cultivating expert knowledge at the local level. ERI supports the work of SWF and its culturally sensitive approaches to ending female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone.
http://www.earthrightsinstitute.org
Earth Rights Institute promotes an approach to development that is ecologically, socially, economically, and culturally sustainable. Through initiatives in education, research and advocacy ERI acts to end wide-scale poverty worldwide, secure a culture of peace and reverse environmental degradation. ERI insists on the importance of empowering communities of the global south to manage and direct their own development, conceiving strategies and cultivating expert knowledge at the local level. ERI supports the work of SWF and its culturally sensitive approaches to ending female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone.
Soroptimist International of Downey
Soroptimist International of Los Angeles
Soroptimst International of Bellflower
Soroptimist International of Whittier
Soroptimist International of Altadena/Pasadena
Soroptimist International is a Women's Organization that improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment
www.soroptimist.org
Soroptimist International of Los Angeles
Soroptimst International of Bellflower
Soroptimist International of Whittier
Soroptimist International of Altadena/Pasadena
Soroptimist International is a Women's Organization that improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment
www.soroptimist.org
Newport Bach Sunrise Rotary Club - USA
Rio Hondo-Vernon Rotary Club - USA
Thane West Rotary Club - India
Rio Hondo-Vernon Rotary Club - USA
Thane West Rotary Club - India
Office of Students Affairs - University of California, Irvine
Office of the Vice-Chancellor at UCI started supporting SWF's efforts to stop FGM in 2009. Dr. Manuel Gomez and Dr. Thomas Parham helped SWF raise awareness about FGM on the University campus. In November 2014 the office of the Vice-Chancellor sponsored Dr. Smart's Women Empowerment Initiative event entitled "From Fear to Here" that launched her memoir Wild Flower - The True Story of a Romanian Girl in Afirca. Students groups such as the Nigerian Students' Association also supported SWF's efforts to end FGM through Dr. Parham's office.
Office of the Vice-Chancellor at UCI started supporting SWF's efforts to stop FGM in 2009. Dr. Manuel Gomez and Dr. Thomas Parham helped SWF raise awareness about FGM on the University campus. In November 2014 the office of the Vice-Chancellor sponsored Dr. Smart's Women Empowerment Initiative event entitled "From Fear to Here" that launched her memoir Wild Flower - The True Story of a Romanian Girl in Afirca. Students groups such as the Nigerian Students' Association also supported SWF's efforts to end FGM through Dr. Parham's office.
Friends of the United Nations
Co-Founder Irving Sarnoff has supported the efforts of SWF in the US
and Africa since 2009.
Co-Founder Irving Sarnoff has supported the efforts of SWF in the US
and Africa since 2009.
Completely Annointed Christian Fellowship Church in Los Angeles
Pastor Mary Williams Jackson and Pastor Roosevelt Jackson offer monthly financial donations to SWF for projects that have emergency situations in Sierra Leone. Feeding the children of the elementary school or the women at the safe house is where the funds go most often
Pastor Mary Williams Jackson and Pastor Roosevelt Jackson offer monthly financial donations to SWF for projects that have emergency situations in Sierra Leone. Feeding the children of the elementary school or the women at the safe house is where the funds go most often
St. Jame's African Christian Fellowship
The members of St. James's African Christian Fellowship have funded SWF projects in Sierra Leone and supported the efforts of the organization to bring relief to affected communities during the Ebola crises in 2014.
The members of St. James's African Christian Fellowship have funded SWF projects in Sierra Leone and supported the efforts of the organization to bring relief to affected communities during the Ebola crises in 2014.
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LACC - Women of CalWORKs
Organizers of Denim Day LA in 2017, the office of CalWORKs on LACC campus offered the opportunity to spread awareness about FGM to students, professors and staff. Dr. Smart was invited to present to the women who benefit from LACC's program of CalWORKs and encouraged them to live their own dream. The Program has supported SWF projects through purchasing books for two consecutive years. All proceeds were used to protect young women from FGM in Sierra Leone. |