Women and Youth Advancement Inc.

Women and Youth Advancement Inc. ​(WOYA) is a non-profit organization ​dedicated to eradicating the impact of ​discrimination, socio-economic ​exclusion and gender-based limitations ​on teenage girls, women and youth of ​marginalized communities.

WOYA is a 501(c)(3) public charity located in the state of New ​York. It carries out its mission for the empowerment of teens, women and youths (regardless of race or creed) in America through the following initiatives:

~ Empowerment Forums: These forums are designed to provide empowerment and foster economic ​connections through basic business training and professional solutions.

~ Building Resonant Friendships: By promoting effective communication and utilizing circle technology, ​we aim to create partnerships and friendships that transcend barriers and borders.

~Influencing Progressive Change: by encouraging more teenagers, women, and youth to participate in ​grassroots collaborative positive social actions, such as voting/election processes and involvement in ​business or school boards, to drive progressive change.

~ Utilize effective new paradigms for disseminating relevant gender mainstreaming strategies and ​information through the media.