WE are
We Are...
The National Coalition of Black Women Rising (NCBWR) is a 501 (c) 3 non-partisan coalition of peer-directed partner organizations who strive to cultivate sustainable lifestyles of well-being across every domain of living. NCBWR is committed to nurturing a culture of well-being powered by Innovative Approaches to Manifest Wealth and Excellence (I.A.M.W.E.) that will create an ecosystem to thrive. We build alternatives to dominant institutional cultures by and for us, to serve us where strategic partnerships are the norm. Through the development of strengths, stories, and strategies of our peer-directed leaders and their communities we shall provide prevention, intervention, and advocacy that reduce risks and increase protection in online and offline environments. Until all Black women and their families are comfortable, healthy, and happy we build.
Mission, Vision, Values
- We are committed to redefining well-being as the highest form of equity.
- We envision a world where all Black women are comfortable, healthy, and happy
- We value economic well-being at home, work, school, community, and play
- We build the capacity for Black women to have economic stability, access to quality healthcare, access to quality education, safe neighborhoods and built environments, as well as social support and equitable distribution of resources. When she achieves economic stability, the she is prepared to engage and empower others.
