Kushe' Magazine Volume II December 2013 | Page 41

Come Get Help Foundation African Women’s Empowerment Initiative The Come Get Help Foundation (CGHF), a 501 (c3) organization, was established by a small group of women of diverse backgrounds and talents who collaborated to succeed at their individual vocations. The initiative engages committed women from all sectors globally to nurture and empower other women and girls who have been impacted by war, traditional customs, and social and economic issues. Through platforms such as social service and advocacy, CGHF African Women’s Empowerment Initiative will give attention to health and wellness, leadership development, rapid economic growth and improving service delivery for women and girls in the US, Africa and globally. Kick-off projects to be addressed include enrollment and retention in vocational training and schools, as well as leadership and entrepreneurship development. Historically, women have been either under represented or disadvantage by most 41