The World Needs Prepared Leaders More Than Ever.
IBWPPI is prepared to ready the next generation of global leaders
Honoring the legacy of Dr. Dorothy I. Height, an iconic member of the civil and women’s rights movements, IBWPPI sought to establish a global leadership academy to prepare young women to be agents of change to challenge the systems that oppress and disenfranchise Black women and girls.
IBWPPI has accomplished this goal through the launching of the Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy on January 12, 2021. The Academy began with 18 Fellows, 10 Faculty, and 14 Success Coaches.
The 6-month leadership program requires that each candidate dedicate one Saturday per month to a professional development session with interactive classroom lectures, breakout sessions, and a final group project. These sessions are taught by distinguished faculty who are leaders and experts in social justice and change, with decades of experience in their subject matters. The candidates are also paired with an accomplished global leader (Success Coach) who will provide virtual professional coaching throughout the program.
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Who Are We?
Our Vision is to connect and advocate for Black women globally through acts of kindness and public policy. Our Mission is to work in the US and internationally to convene hearings and discussions to evaluate the impact of current public policies and to initiate new policies that address the major threats to the well-being of Black women and our families.
Our programs reflect the policy work we are engaged in daily. We believe that our policy focus informs our programs.
Where can you see yourself?
The Birthing Initiative aims to reduce maternal deaths and address Period Poverty, ensuring girls can participate in daily activities without hindrance. Being strong advocates for birthing centers and birthing services in the rural south and on the continent of Africa.
The Boots on the Ground Initiative provides essential foot covering to communities affected by hurricanes and floods preventing waterborne diseases. Also, provide footwear for women who farm and provide food for their families. We also provide disaster relief and resources to families negatively impacted by natural disasters both at home in the US and abroad.
Women’s Economic Empowerment Micro Loan Program supports entrepreneurs in Haiti and Ghana, supporting local businesses and creating a sustainable system of economic empowerment for rural communities.
The Reading Room Initiative establishes spaces for children to read and dream, with centers in the Bahamas, Kumasi, Ghana, and Belize. We provide inspiring books, for example, Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” adapted for children, and introductory educational materials on Climate Change.
Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy prepares the next generation of global leaders and advocates for their deployment into non-traditional spaces. The world needs prepared leaders more than ever and our six-month global leadership development program answers the call. In less than four years we have trained over sixty new international leaders and have facilitated their international engagement.
