Program areas at MeWe International
In 2023, our Syrian-led #MeWeSyria team inside Zaatari refugee camp and Mafrag led our community programs to over 1,000 refugee elders, youth, and caregivers. Over 40,000.00 USD was subgranted by #MeWeIntl to registered local community organizations and partners Sama Al Badia, Lutheran World Federation Jordan, and Questscope (US) in Zaatari refugee camp to support our local team of 8 volunteers to lead peer-to-peer community sessions on communication skills and psychosocial support to refugee youth, mothers, and the elderly. MeWe International produced 2 short documentaries with community partners in Jordan, and these short films were accepted into more than 7 global film festivals, including a world premiere at the DOC NYC Film Festival I New York City.
In total, # MeWeIntls #MeWeHonduras program -in partnership with locally registered community partners OYE youth organization and Teatro del Futuro -we reached over 700 vulnerable Honduran youth, caregivers, and elderly in 2023, and successfully advanced community health, agency, and representation across the country. Youth Leaders from OYEs network received in person and virtual trianing of trainers sessions for community ownership and peer to peer delivery. Part of the Honduras program in 2023 included the distribution of hundreds of OLA Water Filters to vulnerable communities who lack clean water and sanitation.
In February 2023, #MeWeIntl led a training of trainers session for more than 40 of Mexicos leading activists, community-builders, peace-builders, and social entrepreneurs. After the community training, an application process was launched for our #MeWeMexico microgrants. Five local grantees from our #MeWeMexico community across multiple states were selected, mentored, and funded with over $10,000.00 USD total to integrate our #MeWeIntl tools and practices into their diverse social change initiatives spanning criminal justice and indigenous rights. Over 300 youth, caregivers, indigenous community members, and formerly incarcerated persons were equipped with communication and storytelling tools to advance their mental health capacity, leadership skills, and civic engagement. The local projects were led by local partners Mojim, Emergente, Insade A.C., and others.