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3 Ways Charitable Funding has Empowered our Charity

by Alicia Smikle Little | Nov 16, 2023 | Community & Activism, Community spotlights, Diversity & Inclusion, Inclusive discussions, Inspirational stories of change, Stories of diverse experiences

Did you know that female-focused U.K. charities receive less than 2% of overall charitable donations? This statistic reveals a significant disparity in funding allocation, which can have a profound impact on the support available for women and girls. That is why...

This November Unite! to prevent violence against women and girls

by Alicia Smikle Little | Nov 2, 2023 | Activism resources, Community & Activism, Empowerment & Inspiration

Join us this month as we take part in a global movement against gender-based violence with 16 Days of Activism. The United Nations theme this year is Unite! invest to prevent violence against women and girls. In support we’re taking a bold stand against sexual...

Becoming the Empowered Black Woman

by Alicia Smikle Little | Oct 10, 2023 | Activism resources, Community & Activism, Cultural awareness, Diversity & Inclusion, Friendships & Sisterhood, Inclusive discussions, Inspirational stories of change, Intersectionality, Stories of diverse experiences

Words by: Rochana Johnson-May You don’t have to look far to see someone struggling with their mental health. The only thing is, you may not be able to tell who it is by sight alone, and the likelihood of this decreases further if that someone is a black woman. Women...

Empowering Black Excellence: Meet the Women Leading BelEve’s Movement

by Alicia Smikle Little | Oct 2, 2023 | Community & Activism, Community spotlights, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment & Inspiration, Friendships & Sisterhood, Inspirational stories of change, Interviews with successful women, Stories of diverse experiences, Success Stories

Today marks the start of Black History month, where throughout October BelEve will be sharing stories to inspire, educate and inform communities. about the issues which matter the most to our sisterhood. We’re starting by revisiting our Founder story – a...

Empowering Girls for a Successful School Year!

by Alicia Smikle Little | Sep 5, 2023 | Education & Career

As summer fades and the new school year starts back up, it is important to consider what we can do to ensure that girls and young women start off on the right foot and feel empowered throughout the school year. For girls aged 8-11, there can be a myriad of challenges...