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Jessie's provides one on one counselling, housing assistance, an on-site high school, health care clinic and child care centre. Each year we work with approximately 1,000 pregnant teens, new mothers, their partners and their children. We ensure each family has safe affordable housing, that mom is back in school and baby has access to quality child care. Our educational programming includes pre-natal care and nutrition as well as post natal classes supporting breastfeeding and parenting. We have been helping young families get started on solid ground for over 30 years. “Never in my life, [except for my family] have I done anything I’m prouder of than Jessie’s.” June Callwood, October 2006

To remove all gender-based barriers so as to allow individuals in Singapore to develop their potential to the fullest and realise their personal visions and hopes. We do this in three ways: Research & Advocacy, Education & Training and Support Services

Empowering women and youths with requisite skills, knowledge and tools for wholistic human and sustainable development of Nigeria through capacity building, vocational skill acquisition and mentorship placement.

POWECD is committed to fostering a society where women, youth, and vulnerable groups overcome adversity, reclaim their rights, and actively participate in sustainable development and peacebuilding. By leveraging volunteerism and targeted programs, we address the unique challenges faced by women and girls, creating safe, inclusive spaces that are free from violence and discrimination. In alignment with national efforts to promote sustainable development, humanitarian response, and equitable resource distribution, we ensure that every community member can rise and thrive like the Phoenix.

Toronto Section has over 800 members and has been a catalyst for change and a powerful pioneering force on behalf of children, youth, the elderly, families, the disabled, new Canadians and the disadvantaged. Toronto Section initiated many programs and proudly handed them over to the community: Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living, Block Parents, Junior Kindergarten (under the auspices of North York Board of Education), Jewish Camp Council, English As-A-Second-Language, services to the physically challenged and citizenship preparation.