About Weruché Inspires International
Creating space. Elevating voices. Investing in human capital.
Weruché Inspires International (WIIN) is an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers women and girls, particularly immigrant women and girls, through advocacy, community empowerment, and human capital development.
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Where women and girls lead
Established in 2015, WIIN is active in Connecticut, California, West Africa, and East Africa (Nairobi, Kenya). Our work centers women and girls through youth and arts programming, community services, and advocacy at the United Nations.
Creating Space
Rooms, stages and platforms where women and girls can be seen, heard and supported.
Elevating Voices
Amplifying lived experience through storytelling, the arts, research and policy advocacy.
Investing in Human Capital
Building skills, leadership and opportunity through fellowships and community programs.
Our Work
What we do
From classrooms in Nigeria to the halls of the United Nations, our programs meet people where they are.
Youth & arts programming
An arts and culture program for children in Nigeria, now in its fifth session, with dance, music and drama groups. In California, our Festac Baby project, supported by a California Arts Council grant, offers Creative Youth Development workshops and public productions honoring the 50th anniversary of FESTAC ’77.
African-centered literature
In 2021, our founder authored 57 children’s books in a single year, creating the Princess Naku cultural and literary journey for young readers.
UN & policy advocacy
Research and advocacy at the United Nations, including preparation for the 71st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, and proposals to state leaders, including an African Continental Studies framework for public education.
Immigrant & asylee support
We are establishing an Immigration & Asylee Support Clinic offering client intake, resource guides, and connections to legal and social services.
Fellowship program
Graduate-level fellows in non-profit governance, human rights, immigration advocacy and journalism produce research, policy materials and original published work.
Leadership
Our founder
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Meet our people
Board of Directors
The leaders who guide our mission and accountability.
Meet the board →Fellows, Interns & Volunteers
The researchers, writers and community members carrying our work forward.
Meet the community →The WIIN Blog
Stories and research from our fellows and team.
Read the blog →Careers & Fellowships
Join us as a fellow, intern or volunteer.
See opportunities →Help us create space
Your gift supports programs for women and girls, immigrant communities and young artists.
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