Mission

Our mission is:To lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent, asthey support their families and communitiesOur vision is:To harness the collective power of women of African descent,so that they may realize their full potential To create a just society in which the quality of life is enhancedfor all people

Category

Family Support

Additional Information

Extraordinary educator and political leader Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) founded NCNW in 1935 and envisioned it to be an "organization of organizations" that would represent the national and international concerns of Black women. It would also give Black women the opportunity to realize their goals for social justice and human rights through united, constructive action. Our focus areas are health, education, and economic empowerment.