Tagged: LEAD

Lost in Translation: Finding Confidence and Community in LEAD

Since she moved to New York, Ilaria struggled with questions about her nationality. Joining our diverse community inspired her to regain pride in her origins.  The question pops up almost immediately.  Sometimes it is as fast as a “Hi, how are you?”. Other times they need to look at me, and it is hard to understand what helps them make the assumption. It never takes more than a few seconds before they ask: “Where are you from?” I have heard...

NWNY Update on Covid-2019

We started to hold our programs remotely and we are as committed as ever to continue building a supportive community. We also invite you to stay connected online — please keep an eye on our social media and our blog for more updates In response to the situation regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) and so as to ensure the health and safety of our community, we regret to inform you that we have decided to suspend all in-person programs offered...

Kicking off 2020: NWNY’s goals for the new year

Our January schedule offers a sneak peak of the events we are planning to continue making a difference in the lives of hundreds of immigrant women  2019 was a year of incredible growth for New Women New Yorkers (NWNY). By expanding the reach and scope of our programs, we’ve made a difference in the lives of hundreds of immigrant women. Over two-thirds of graduates of LEAD, NWNY’s main workforce development program, secure a meaningful job within six months of graduation....

Meet Sara, from Ecuador. After traumatic experiences, she wants to share her story and support other women

Her journey of healing and self-discovery was one of the highlights at Finding a Job in America – A Night of Comedy and Horror, a year-end NWNY event that featured stories about the experiences and cultural missteps of immigrant women in their journey to find meaningful employment in New York City Written by Maria Pyaterneva It’s been almost a month since New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) celebrated its year-end event but we still feel deeply moved and uplifted by the...