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Washington Women in Need's vision is to assist women throughout the state, who have high hopes but low incomes, to achieve their goals for higher education and better health. We provide grants for post-secondary tuition and related academic costs, and for wellness needs that are not met by current healthcare programs. Our newest education grant program, star scholars, extends tuition assistance for the full four years of an undergraduate degree.

Yakote Women Farmers mission is to provide assistance to the Nabdem district of the Upper East region of , West Africa. This assistance is primarily directed to supporting the women in developing self-sufficiency through improved farming techniques, improved sanitation and clean water, education, health care and small business starts and improved nutrition and school feeding programs. In addition, the association works to increase cultural exchanges and improved understanding between West Africa and the U.S.

TO SERVE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF-BLIND RESIDENTS OF THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON DC AREA WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND TO SERVE THEIR FAMILIES.

To improve the health and quality of life of women living with or at risk of heart disease, and to advocate for their benefit.

Rescues and Values for the Human Rights is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to help, voice, and promote humanity's most fundamental values.

Sakhi Believes That: - Nobody should have to live in fear and threat of domestic violence - Survivors of domestic violence have the right to be safe and to regain control of their lives. - Supporting women and their families to achieve safety; empowering our community to become stronger; and advocating for broader social change works.

The Edna House for Women offers long-term, structured sober living and education to women seeking recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs.

The Association of Black Women Physicians is an organized network of Black women physicians committed to the improvement of public health and welfare, through the advancement of knowledge concerning women and the community health. We serve as a philanthropic source of funds to individuals and projects related to the health concerns of the Black community. We endeavor to enhance the personal and professional quality of life of present and future Black women physicians.

COLUMBUS ALLIANCE FOR BATTERED WOMEN IS A SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, SECURITY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND ADVOCACY FOR ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

To provide multi-sectoral interventions towards the empowerment of girls and women and improving their lives through capacity building and advocacy.

Our mission is to enable women and their children to transition from a life of homelessness and poverty to one of stability and self-sufficiency.