Join Us in Advancing Justice, Safety & Inclusive Leadership
At Women Empowerment & Leadership Alliance (WomenELA), we believe that meaningful change is built through collective action. Whether you are an individual, an organization, or a community leader, there are many ways to stand with us in strengthening women’s access to justice, safety, and equitable participation in public life.
Donate
Your support helps WomenELA expand leadership programs, justice-access initiatives, and community-based empowerment projects that directly benefit women and girls.
At this time, donations are accepted via direct coordination with our team. To make a donation or discuss funding opportunities, please contact us at:
Volunteer
Share your time, expertise, and passion for gender equality.
We welcome volunteers who can contribute in areas such as:
- Program support and event coordination
- Mentorship and capacity-building
- Research, writing, and advocacy support
- Communications and outreach
If you are interested in volunteering with WomenELA, please email us with a brief introduction and your areas of interest: info@womenela.org
Partner With Us
WomenELA collaborates with academic institutions, NGOs, foundations, companies, and cross-sector leaders committed to advancing women’s rights, safety, and leadership.
We invite partnerships in:
- Co-hosted programs, forums, and leadership dialogues
- Policy and advocacy initiatives
- Joint training, research, and capacity-building projects
Support for women’s access to justice and violence prevention efforts
To explore partnership opportunities, please contact: info@womenela.org
Recent Event
Next-Gen Entrepreneurs:
A Leadership Evaluation Forum for Emerging Innovators
Where Vision Meets Leadership
Shaping the Future of Global Innovation
Presented by The Association for the Protection of Asian Women in America in collaboration with Women Empowerment & Leadership Alliance, this exclusive forum brings together a distinguished network of emerging entrepreneurs, investors, and global leaders to foster innovation, leadership, and cross-industry collaboration.
Designed to champion and accelerate collegiate and youth entrepreneurship, the forum brought together nearly 100 outstanding young founders, industry professionals, and community leaders from across the New York metropolitan area. The highlight of the event featured live pitches from five cutting-edge startups spanning artificial intelligence, lifestyle retail, wellness, and digital media, with founders primarily hailing from elite institutions such as New York University (NYU) and Columbia University.
The event featured a distinguished judging panel of preeminent academic and industry experts:
Dr. Fang Miao, Global Executive Coach, Expert in Executive Decision Making, and Pioneer in Human Capital Development;
Prof. Panos Ipeirotis, Professor of Technology and Business at NYU Stern School of Business, Expert in AI, Data-Driven Business & Platform Economics.
Providing rigorous, high-level evaluations, the judges offered meticulous, strategic feedback on business models, scalability, AI integration, and long-term growth potential, empowering the young innovators to refine their execution and scale new heights.
Reflecting on the success of the forum, the organizers shared: "We extend our deepest gratitude to our distinguished judges, speakers, and guests for their unwavering support. The vision and execution demonstrated by our next-gen founders are truly inspiring. Moving forward, PAWA and WomenELA remain committed to cultivating collegiate innovation and creating boundless opportunities for young leaders to connect, showcase their ventures, and thrive."
For high-resolution event photos, media interviews, or partnership inquiries, please contact: info@pawaus.org
Stay connected on Instagram: @womenela | @pawausofficial
Past Events Highlights
Official NGO CSW70 Parallel Event
Building Equitable Futures: Women’s Justice and Leadership
WomenELA was proud to co-host the NGO CSW70 Parallel Event Building Equitable Futures: Women’s Justice and Leadership at the United Nations, together with PAWA.
The event brought together inspiring voices from across communities to share perspectives on women’s leadership, resilience, and the power of collective support.
At WomenELA, we believe that when women connect, collaborate, and lead, meaningful change becomes possible.
We look forward to continuing to build this global community and creating more opportunities for dialogue, partnership, and impact.
