Poderosa is an organization dedicated to connecting survivors of gender-based violence to resources in their communities and working with local communities to reduce the prevalence of systemic violence.
Supporting survivors and propelling community-led change.
Maria shared that she likes pictures, her phone and a better future. Pereira, Colombia. July 2017.
Leverage Technology & Connect Survivors
Platform and database to connect survivors of gender-based violence to medical, legal, emotional and social resources in their communities. Our Online platform is currently in development and is expected to launch at the end of 2018.
Prevention and Education
EMPOWERMENT: Provide materials and resources for women and community organizations.
- Career Training
- Entrepreneurship
- Networking & Technical Skills
PREVENTION: Educate school and community groups on gender, violence and healthy relationships across generations.
Susana believes in a future of empowered women and free from gender-based violence.
Carmen loves every part of her Afrolatinidad and she believes we have the power to end the cycles of violence and abuse.
“WE MUST SEND A MESSAGE ACROSS THE WORLD THAT THERE IS NO DISGRACE IN BEING A SURVIVOR OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – THE SHAME IS ON THE AGGRESSOR”