3rd Biennial New England Women’s Policy Conference: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Kelly Nevins and Judith Kaye give training at New England Women’s Policy Conference: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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2020-2021 Grantees Announced
Kelly Nevins, Executive Director, announces our 2020-2021 Grantees for Gender Equity work in Rhode Island. The grant recipients and awarded programs are: -SISTA Fire ($20,000)- Support for reproductive justice work centered on the experience of working-class womxn of color and disrupting the norms of white supremacy culture, by building a network for doulas and birthworkers of color -Sojourner House ($20,000)- Support for intimate partner violence prevention education for youth, teaching about the dynamics of healthy relationships, promoting self-respect within relationships and warning signs of abusive relationships at DelSesto Middle School, Nathanael Greene Middle School, and Cranston High School West -RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence ($20,000)- Support for Advocates of Color Leadership Development to Advance Economic Justice Initiative, providing strategies to enhance leadership skills and professional development opportunities delivered by and designed for women of color and to increase the number of advocates of color engaged in policy advocacy related to economic justice -Center for Women & Enterprise ($20,000)- Support for Spanish language entrepreneurship and business planning training -SEIU Education & Support Fund ($20,000)- Support for business courses for 30 family child care providers based on the model of All Our Kin, to increase understanding by family child care providers of best business practices, improving financial practices and enhancing the efficiency of their programs -Rhode Island for Community & Justice ($10,906)- Support for Young Women's Equity Council to establish a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training, and mentoring program and ensure there is a cohort of women of color who are enthusiastic and qualified to fill open DEI roles right out of college -Planned Parenthood of Southern New England ($9,094)- Support for the ---Coalition for Reproductive Freedom to focus on legislative activities related to reproductive justice, currently the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, Doula Reimbursement Act, No Co-pay for Birth Control and RI Parentage Equality Act. Note that PPSNE requested $10,000, but we did not have enough left in the budget to fund their full request
WPI Fellow Aline Binyungu
Aline shares her journey through Women's Policy Institute and the advocacy skills she gained.
Dan LaCorbiniere shares why he's a Male Ally and why you should be too
Dan LaCorbiniere shares why he's a Male Ally and why you should be too. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity
Women in the Workplace
Kelly Nevins on GoLocal Live discussing Women in the Workplace
I Support Women's Fund of Rhode Island
Board Members Diya Das, Bev Wiley, Christina Castle, Sandra Victorino and Aronda Kirby tell us why they support Women's Fund of Rhode Island.
FONDO DE MUJERES DE RHODE ISLAND 2018 Event with Senator Reed
FONDO DE MUJERES DE RHODE ISLAND 2018 Event with Senator Reed 2018
Kelly Nevins
Executive director talks about Women’s Fund of Rhode Island.
Kelly Nevins on GoLocal Prov: Diversity in the Workplace
Kelly Nevins on GoLocal Prov: Diversity in the Workplace
Lorne Adrain is a Male Ally
Lorne talks about the importance of allyship in his personal and professional life. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity
Q&A with Lt. Governor Dan McKee
Executive Director Kelly Nevins speaks with Lt. Governor Dan Mckee for an informative Q&A
WPI Fellow Mary Ellen Lynch
Mary Ellen Lynch tells us about her leadership journey through the Women's Policy Institute.
NASS Medallion Award
Secretary of State, Nellie Gorbea, honors Women's Fund of Rhode Island with the NASS Medallion Award
Pass the Reproductive Healthcare Act
Kelly Nevins, Executive Director of Women’s Fund of Rhode Island speaks on behalf of the Coalition for Reproductive Freedom.
Mayor Elorza is a Male Ally
Mayor Elorza practices allyship in his personal and private life and it shows. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity
Ray Nuñez is a Male Ally!
Our friend, Ray, tells us about his unique perspective about why he's a male ally. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity
Congressman David Cicilline is a Male Ally
In preparation for our 100 Men for Gender Equity fundraiser, Congressman Cicilline tells us why being a male ally is crucial for people in Rhode Island. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity
Simone Joyaux on the founding of Women's Fund of Rhode Island
The mission of the Women's Fund of Rhode Island is to advance equity and social justice for women and girls – in all spheres of personal and community life including economic, cultural, educational, social, and political. Rhode Island Foundation talks with our founder, Simone Joyaux.
What is the difference between equity and equality?
What is the difference between equity and equality? What is systems change? Here's an awesome animation to help explain it to you.
WPI Fellow Victoria Picinich
WPI Fellow Victoria Picinich tells us about her experience as a 2019/2020 WPI fellow.
What Does a Gender Equitable Rhode Island Look Like?
What Does a Gender Equitable Rhode Island Look Like?
Why we should invest in women and girls in Rhode Island
Why you should invest in women and girls in Rhode Island. Donate now!
Women's Policy Institute Graduation, June 2020
Watch our WPI graduates receive their awards and accolades from Governor Gina Raimondo, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, and Providence City Council Leader Sabina Matos.
