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The Greater Lansing African Female Empowerment Program (GLAFEP) is a collaboration program between Woven Vessels International Ministry (WVI) and the African Female Student Empowerment Program (AFSEP) at Michigan State University.
The program is now open to 'black and brown' teenage girls of African descent: African Americans, African Asian, African Mexican, Afro-Latino, etc.
Initially, it was for African students who were either resettled or are children of parents resettled in the Greater Lansing area from war-torn countries and/or refugee camps. A family stays an average of 6 years in a camp, therefore, a 10 year old child could be about 16 years of age before entering the United States. Most of the camps do not have a structured education system. Assuming a child whose last class was fourth grade in their country, will likely be placed in the tenth grade upon arrival - regardless of the language barrier.
We all gather in a safe space to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.
How do we fill this knowledge and skills gap? See Gallery
GLAFEP meets monthly to promote basic norms and cultural assimilation through presentations, lectures, and volunteerism. This is a one-of-a-kind outreach program where African University female students join hands with other African female in the community to:
“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” – Dolly Parton
The program is now open to 'black and brown' teenage girls of African descent: African Americans, African Asian, African Mexican, Afro-Latino, etc.
Initially, it was for African students who were either resettled or are children of parents resettled in the Greater Lansing area from war-torn countries and/or refugee camps. A family stays an average of 6 years in a camp, therefore, a 10 year old child could be about 16 years of age before entering the United States. Most of the camps do not have a structured education system. Assuming a child whose last class was fourth grade in their country, will likely be placed in the tenth grade upon arrival - regardless of the language barrier.
We all gather in a safe space to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.
How do we fill this knowledge and skills gap? See Gallery
GLAFEP meets monthly to promote basic norms and cultural assimilation through presentations, lectures, and volunteerism. This is a one-of-a-kind outreach program where African University female students join hands with other African female in the community to:
“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” – Dolly Parton
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GLAFEP YOUTH LEADERS 2021-2022
FLora Kulang
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Chierie Chieh
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SIERRA GRANT
SOCIAL DIRECTOR 
ALICE NDAGIJIMANA
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GLAFEP advisory board
Encouraging our youth to explore the mind-body connection, emotional literacy, and self-awareness
Sheba Onchiri
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damaris choti
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sUE-BUNCH DIXON
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Much appreciation to our sponsors.
African Women's Development Fund USA Helping Women Period Capital Region Community Foundation
(AWDF USA)
P.O. BOX 466 P. O. Box 4544 330 Marshall St., Suite 300
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 East Lansing, MI 48826 Lansing, MI 48912
African Women's Development Fund USA Helping Women Period Capital Region Community Foundation
(AWDF USA)
P.O. BOX 466 P. O. Box 4544 330 Marshall St., Suite 300
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 East Lansing, MI 48826 Lansing, MI 48912
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