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Empowered Women International, Inc.
June 7, 2010

Empowered Women International provides a much-needed service to immigrant and refuge women in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. EWI's founder and President, Marga Fripp, began this very impactful non-profit in 2002 when she herself was an immigrant in very difficult conditions and with no English ability and few, if any financial resources. She did this out of empathy for other women in her same situation. Today, EWI's business and art marketing training programs graduate about 30 women a year, approximately 300 since its founding 8 years ago. My dedication to EWI springs from my total commitment to Ms. Fripp, whose dedication and perseverance in spite of all odds have allowed her to establish EWI as a leading, if small, supporter of down and out immigrant women. She is an inspiration to everyone she meets, in particular to the immigrant women themselves. They come to her when they have nothing and they graduate from her programs with business skills and means of generating income and contributing positively to the community. EWI is an amazing organization, with which I intend to maintain a relationship for years to come.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Attending graduation ceremonies as the clients complete their course of training; teaching classes to low-skilled but determined and talented immigrant womenl seeing what Marga Fripp and the board accomplish every week in terms of outreach and planning

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Increase the size and of what is a small board but comprising a stellar and dedicated group of professionals

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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

My experience with Empowered Women International has been exemplary. I work with an impressive group of professionals on the board and a stellar, if small, staff. There is complete synergy and harmony and a confluence of goals among all of us.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

Dedicated, intelligent and creative, industrious, and completely in sync with the goals of the organizations. Marga Fripp, founder and President, is a tremendous motivator and delegator. She inspires all of us continually.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

Expand across the region, recruit additional immigrant women, hire staff to run multiple offices and to provide training courses. The services of this organization are key to helping its clients to become productive members of the community.

Ways to make it better...

I cannot think of anything that could make my experience better, except to find funding sources more quickly.

In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

Fundraising; adding staff; networking (although the staff and board do a terrific job now of networking and outreach)

One thing I'd also say is that...

This is the finest non-profit I have ever run across or worked with, and I have known many. Marga Fripp deserves special recognition for her dedication, brilliance and compassion.

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every week

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

MY ROLE:
Board Member & I provide basic skills training to low-skilled immigrant women, fund raise and seek retail outlets for EWI products.