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About Tomorrow's Women
Tomorrow's Women is a non-profit organization based in Santa Fe, NM, dedicated to empowering women through leadership development, personal growth, and community engagement. Established in 2003, the organization was initially known as Creativity for Peace and was founded with the goal of addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by empowering young women from these regions.
History
The organization was co-founded in 2003 by Rachel Kaufman, Debra Sugerman, and Anael Harpaz. Despite facing significant logistical challenges, the organization held its first camp in New Mexico in 2003. Initial funding was provided by Don Delaski of the deLaski Family Foundation. In 2019, the organization rebranded from Creativity for Peace to Tomorrow’s Women to better reflect its focus on women’s empowerment.
Alumni Impact
Alumni of Tomorrow's Women have achieved significant accomplishments in various fields. They have become activists, human rights lawyers, and community leaders, contributing to areas such as conflict resolution, advocacy, and social justice. Their achievements include organizing political actions, founding dialogue initiatives, and participating in international discussions on peace and negotiation. Many alumni have been recognized in media and influential lists for their impactful work.
Primary Programs:
Young Leader Programs
(15-18 years)
TW brings Israeli and Palestinian young women together for immersive intensives in ‘neutral’ locations where they build leadership skills and make transformational connections.
Professionally facilitated dialogues with peers from the “other” side of the conflict Training in leadership, media, and communication Art therapy and creative healing Training in compassionate listening and authentic speaking
Alumni Programs
(18-29 years)
Israeli and Palestinian alumni of TW’s teen leadership intensive move on to more targeted programs and advanced skills training as they enter their university years and begin careers. Alumni share stories of coexistence with audiences throughout the US and abroad, designing varied social action projects and leading dialogue circles with the ‘other side.’
Opportunities in the U.S. and Middle East include:
- Alumni Summits
- Speaking & Educational Tours
- Entrepreneurial Grants
- Mentor Roles at Young Leadership Intensives
- Compassionate Listening & Conflict Resolution Certification
- Advanced Digital Activism Training
US Peace Ambassadors Program (15-21 years )
TW’s Peace Ambassadors Program serves high school and college-aged young women across the United States, with a special focus on New Mexico. Each spring, young American women receive our signature foundational training in compassionate listening, Middle East conflict narratives, and peer-to-peer conflict resolution and storytelling. The young women engage with the TW community and their peers In Israel, the West Bank and Gaza throughout the program, and serve as interns during TW’s leadership intensives.
The organization’s Gaza Girl programming has been suspended due to the ongoing war.
Leadership
Rachel Kaufman, Debra Sugerman, Anael Harpaz: The co-founders played foundational roles in establishing Tomorrow's Women. Kaufman focused on integrating dialogue into the program, Sugerman contributed her vision for using art and movement, and Harpaz provided critical regional insights as the program’s Israeli co-creator.
Dottie Indyke: Served as Executive Director from 2007 to 2019. During her tenure, Indyke expanded the organization’s reach, increased its presence in Israel and Palestine, and implemented the Young Leader Program. She also established initiatives such as the Young Leader Speaking Tours.
Tarrie Burnett: Led the organization from 2019 to 2024. Under her leadership, Tomorrow’s Women underwent a rebranding from Creativity for Peace to Tomorrow’s Women, expanded its donor base, secured significant institutional grants, and introduced new programs, including the Dialogue Facilitation Program. She also guided the organization through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holly Morris: Appointed Executive Director in the spring of 2024, Morris continues to advance Tomorrow’s Women’s mission and elevate the young women who are a part of the organization.
References
[edit]- ^ Eshman, Rob. "Violence at UCLA will only produce more violence. A remarkable Palestinian peace activist showed me an alternate way". Forward.
- ^ Linthicum, Kate. "An unlikely friendship is tested by war. Can it survive?". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Bettencourt, Megan. "A mother's grief".
- ^ Cook, Cathy. "Santa Fe-based nonprofit even more committed to bringing Palestinian and Israeli women together". Albuquerque Journal.