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Give to GLAFEP. Thank You!
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 majority of the African students were either resettled or are children of parents who were 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 being granted asylum to 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.
How do we fill this knowledge and skills gap?
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, most of whom are resettled refugees to:
inclusion and an understanding of individual differences.
“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” – Dolly Parton
Much appreciation to our Sponsors:
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 majority of the African students were either resettled or are children of parents who were 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 being granted asylum to 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.
How do we fill this knowledge and skills gap?
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, most of whom are resettled refugees to:
- Empower girls with the information needed to make High School a pathway to college;
- Equip them with a mindset to boost resilience and self-confidence;
- Promote dialogue, build trust, invest in education and leadership, and
- Embark on a path to turn fear of the unknown into excitement for the
inclusion and an understanding of individual differences.
“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” – Dolly Parton
Much appreciation to our Sponsors:
Our Sponsors:
Helping Women Period. African Women's Development Fund USA (AWDF USA)
P.O. Box 4544 P.O. BOX 466
East Lansing, MI 48826 Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
Helping Women Period. African Women's Development Fund USA (AWDF USA)
P.O. Box 4544 P.O. BOX 466
East Lansing, MI 48826 Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
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