HAITIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN ALLIANCE

Our organization is dedicated to assist young Haitian American Women. Established in the heart of Rockland County, New York. We have years of experience working with diverse communities. An organization such as HAPWA has been long overdue. We have been able to assess and determine a great need for our programs. With HAPWA’s existence, it is certain that young Haitian American Women will further Higher education, and work harder to achieve their goals. Please join us in our effort to change the lives of many young Haitian Women. MissionTo assist young Haitian American Women and their families that are faced with difficult social issues, such as limited education, poor career choices, domestic violence, drug abuse, cultural boundaries, and teen pregnancy crisis, by working closely with local schools, businesses, and community leaders. Core Values•Dignity•Pride•Ethnicity•Community•Education•Determination Goals: To assure that young Haitian American Women pursue an advanced career path, built self-esteem, become financially independent, self-sufficient, and become good role models for their children and their respective community. It is also our determination to take responsibility to properly and accordingly Assess, Educate, Mentor, and Support them, in order to Reinforce and Preserve our Cultural Values. Target: Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Community Youth Centers, Youth Bureaus and Correctional facilities.