WELLNESS
for
GROWTH
FOUNDATION
Empowering women since 2012
Program Ambassadors and Beneficiaries
The Wellness for Growth Foundation was
created in 2012 as a comprehensive wellbeing and socioeconomic growth program for Hispanic
women to become catalysts for change in their
families and communities.
FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Successful Programs
Between 2013 and 2019 the Wellness for Growth Foundation successfully implemented 11 programs in Houston and Katy, eight Workshops and one English Series. Thanks to the support of our volunteers, facilitators, partners, and sponsors, and to the dedicated commitment of our program participants, we have empowered over 375 Hispanic families!
VISION
Develop a sustainable and replicable global model that will provide underserved Latin American women the foundations to become catalysts for socioeconomic growth and wellbeing in their communities.
MISSION
Empower underprivileged Hispanic women through integral wellness education and skills for economic growth to improve their own and their families' wellbeing.
“The Wellness for Growth Foundation is a social initiative
that is changing the lives of many Hispanic families.
We empower underprivileged Hispanic women through
integral wellness education and skills for economic growth
in order to improve their own and their families' lives.”
Eirasmin Lokpez-Cobo
Wellness For Growth Foundation CEO
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HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION
Informational and motivational wellness workshops on nutrition, physical activity, spirituality and personal relationships.
WITH FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS
SKILLS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
Practical training on basic skills for personal and economic growth: computer, English, personal finance, leadership, and artisan skills.
“My dream is to have my own business and a better life for me and my children.”
Rosa
Program Beneficiary from Cuba
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
FACILITATION
Entrepreneurship education and support for participants to learn basic concepts as the foundation to plan and launch a small business or grow their current businesses.
GENERATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES
INCOME-GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES
Product-selling support: opportunities to sell their hand-made products and generate an income based on the product-crafting and financial skills learned throughout the program.
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