Empowering Birmingham: Our Community Programs
NCNW programs are grounded on a foundation of critical concerns that are “NCNW Priorities.” These priorities are based on
THE CORE FOUR–EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE and SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Our programs are centered on providing direct service to meet the needs of the people.
The Good Health Women’s Immunization Networks (Good Health WINs) is our commitment to build an army of good health champions who understand the importance of immunizations across the lifespan. We want to educate, advocate and impact families and communities across the US to both end the pandemic, address health disparities, and shine the light on the importance of good health. Through our network of trusted messengers and grassroots activities, our goal is to increase vaccination rates, access and help remove barriers to access to vaccines and good health.
Resources for Investment, Savings, and Economic Empowerment (RISE), the new NCNW financial literacy program!
RISE addresses historical and systemic challenges that have created persistent financial education disparities in the African American community. The NCNW RISE program:
- Acknowledges historical context and builds trust
- Creates safe spaces for learning and discussion
- Provides relevant, practical financial education
- Builds confidence in navigating financial institutions
- Supports sustainable wealth-building strategies
The National Council of Negro Women has a transformative partnership with Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures – a powerful opportunity to address oral health disparities in our communities while fulfilling the NCNW mission of improving quality of life for women, children, and families.
Oral health is a critical but often overlooked component of overall wellness in our communities:
- African American children are twice as likely to have untreated tooth decay compared to their white peers
- More than 80% of tooth decay in children from lower-income families goes untreated
- Poor oral health is linked to chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications
- Children with dental pain miss more than 51 million school hours annually, affecting educational outcomes
NCNW leaders have the power to change these statistics by bringing vital dental resources directly to those who need them most.
The Bethune-Height Changemaker Pathways (BHCP) are an intentionally designed programmatic response to the systemic barriers and inequities that continue to stifle the maximized success of Black women nationwide. BHCP is named after the National Council of Negro Women’s (NCNW) visionary founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and longest serving president, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. These two influential women embody what it means to be a true social justice changemaker as clearly exemplified by their rich legacy stemming from their lifelong commitment to advocacy, empowerment, movement leadership, service, and social action. NCNW rising changemakers are Black women and girls who are committed to walking in the footsteps of the heroines who came before them by first immersing themselves in BHCP programming to gain invaluable access and opportunity.
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