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Design services and education empowering socially conscious women & mom designers across a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Home Youth Designers GlobalMoms Initiative Design As A Force For Good We are a Women-Design-Collaborative Partnering with Women Designers & Artists without Borders Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and ALL Change-makers We believe good design can change the world & LESS is MORE Submit Design Request Contact Us About Us Through MomDesigner100 program, GMI links like-minded and socially conscious women designers from various professional settings and cultural backgrounds. To further leverage their professional capacity and innovative minds, GMI has established the Design Innovation Center, which is gradually evolving into a Women Design Academy. The Design Center directly provides various design services across fields including visual, graphic, architecture, interior, art exhibition, fashion design, and more. We have also developed our first s eries of general design education courses and WomenINdesign Talks targeting early-stage women and mom designers from different disciplines. We aim to offer further design education courses, workshops and customized education programs, advocating for gender inclusive and sustainable design principles. What does design mean to us? Design is the first human behavior. Everyone can design; our every day life and every action is a design activity. GMI advocates and practices cross-disciplinary and collaborative design work integrating sustainable and gender inclusive design principles, in particular design-driven solutions for the real world, social problems. GMI is also trying to accumulate funding to set up a Creative Women Fund , to support MomDesigners at early career stage to learn and study abroad or internationally to sharpen their design skills and broaden their art vision. MomDesigner 100 Program Principles & Culture GMI Design Innovation Center aims to incorporate sustainability & inclusiveness into every des ign and act as an advocate for a greener and happier world for all. Our principles: Design for gender equity and social change. Design to better life for all, with a focus on the WellBeing4Moms and vulnerable groups. Apply cost-effective solutions, environmental-friendly materials in every design thinking and process. Commitment to fulfill ourselves through empowering others. Our team culture: Agile Gender inclusive Organic Courageous Impact-oriented We welcome women and mom designers from sustainable materials, architecture, fashion, jewelry, handcrafts, ICT and many more professional backgrounds to join our global design network. Get inspired and inspire others! Design Fields Visual and Graphic UI/UX Design Architecture and Interior Industrial and Product Social Design* Design Education * Social design means everything we design and think of to design is to meet unmet social needs and contribute to solve a complex social problem, most of all, gender inequality. Leadership & Advisory Team Gao Yuan Sustainable Design & Visual Communication Liang Kai Curator & PhD inn Arts & Design He Siqian Gender Inclusive Tech Design Xie Xiaolu Architect, Architecture Psychology Designers & Artists in Partnership Around the Globe Qiu Qiu Branding and Visual Design Yuna Guo Branding and Visual Design Yang Zhou Photographer / Cinematographer (Male) Sharon Liu UX/UI Design Jack Chen Industrial and Product Design (Male) Yali Wu Visual and Font Designer Xiao Meng Illustrator and Book Design Belinda Zhang Natural Fabric / Textile Design Eliz, Yang Yan Landscape Design Li Nan Visual and Graphic Design (Male) Karman Ceramic Artist Lucy, Zhao Shiqi Digital Media Design Esther, Li Yunfeng Founder of Ming Women's Museum, Curator Cai Ruijia Digital Media Design Liu Xinyu APP developer, based in France Chen Yiyan APP developer, based in USA Design Empowered Partners partnerships@globalmomsinitiative.com © GMI DESIGN 2024

GMI strongly relies on the Theory of Change, where the role of partners, collaborators and a diverse range of stakeholders is crucial. We want to expand partnerships globally to benefit from other organizations systems to avoid duplication of work. We are ready for new collaborations and new ideas. Collaborations & Partnerships GMI is in the process of establishing a global network to raise awareness of the needs and challenges that mothers experience worldwide. We will also develop a collective response that truly addresses problems and has a positive impact on their overall well-being. To achieve this, we’re now researching the topic, reaching out and interviewing moms, helping them in their entrepreneurial journey and providing online and offline support to inspire and empower them. Apart from the intended impact, GMI strongly relies on the Theory of Change, where the role of partners, collaborators and a diverse range of stakeholders is crucial. We want to expand partnerships globally to benefit from other organizations systems to avoid duplication of work. We are ready for new collaborations and new ideas. We believe that partnerships are mutually beneficial and helping each other only promotes everyone’s wellbeing. If you: Want to make a mutually beneficial partnership with us See your role in any of GMI’s projects Need support from us to achieve something that serves moms’ mental and physical wellbeing Want to suggest your case studies and success stories that we could implement jointly Are having a hard time seeking some resources and GMI can help Can offer your space for our event Want to brainstorm with us about resource allocation for our Theory of Change Whatever the reason is, we’re happy to hear from you! Let's Get In Touch

#MomCEO100 Club, is a Women and Mom Entrepreneur Empowerment Program established by GMI for Seed Stage Startups. It aims to link the key resources such as knowledge, skills, technology, talent, funding and social networks needed by entrepreneurs to succeed in the early stages of business planning. MomCEO100 and Women Entrepreneurs Club Fulfilling Ourselves By Empowering Others #MomCEO100 Club, is a Women and Mom Entrepreneur Empowerment Program established by GMI for Seed Stage Startups. It aims to link the key resources such as knowledge, skills, technology, talent, funding and social networks needed by entrepreneurs to succeed in the early stages of business planning. #MomStory100 Project also supports Mom Entrepreneurs to develop their own narrative to demonstrate their social entrepreneurship. GMI also has supported NDS (Next Door Stories) Podcast program, which was launched early 2024, founded by an all-female team with international backgrounds, hoping to feature more women founders, investors, professionals as well as changemakers. Listen to the stories NOW. As known, in every industry and aspect of life, the GENDER GAP is really between mothers and everybody else. There are many businesses owned by mothers that lack the professional support they need to help them grow and reach much needed financial resources and social capital, while their male counterparts have better access to those supports, networks, and resources. Join The Club Guidelines Who Engages with #MomCEO100 Club? Women and Mom entrepreneurs Women and Mom investors Angel and Impact investors Venture philanthropists VC network partners Leadership coaches Organizational development consultants Investment and financial advisors Brand and UI designers Community leaders on women's issues Heads of foundations Mental Health Counselors Heads of social organizations Legal advisors Journalists and writers etc. GMI's Holistic Approach to Support Mom Entrepreneurs Peer Mentorship One-to-one or more-to-one professional support groups Toolkits Innovation tools such as design thinking, business canvas, etc. Funding Resources Connecting with Mom investors and influencers Social Support Volunteers, counselors, and coaches (if required) Personalized Linking to resources as required Population of Focus Mom Entrepreneurs in -1-1 stages of business development, especially those who are underserved and underrepresented regardless of social, cultural, and economic background. Target Stages Target Stages From -1 to 0: Pre-seed stage An idea has surpassed the concept stage. From 0 to 1: Seed stage Founders are first getting their operations off the ground. They are trying, but have had no success yet. From 1-10: Early stage The idea evolves until it becomes a mature product or service in the market. In other words, MVP launch stage. Advisory Group Cao Xiaoqian Co-founded two social innovation organizations, coach and educator Helen Fu Founder of Yangtze Institute of ESG and Green Finance Jana Song Founder of DAZILIFE Quality Teahouse, 13 yrs in equity investment market Wang Yanran IR at SenseTime, with 10+ years of experience in the AI industry Kate Xu VC investor, venture builder, bilingual podcast host and producer, specializing in cross-border and emerging markets Serena Zhao HR Consultant with 10+ years experience working with entrepreneurs Mandy Huang Social innovation entrepreneur in the field of sexuality and gender, former sustainability strategy consultant Yi Wang Founder and Designer of UMUTOPIA, an independent women's fashion brand Vivian Chang CEO and Founder of MissGreen, a lifestyle brand that has been providing pure plant-based products since 2014 Maggie Tong Founder of Youyang Cosmetic Distributor and Facial Spa Center Belinda Zhang Fabric Designer, Founder of ZhiWuWuFang Design Studio, advocate on sustainable fabric products Rene Ni Fashion Designer and Founder of DuiWei, a sustainable fashion brand for women Wenjing (Evelyn) Li Founder of iLEAD, M&A Workforce Planning Expert, 14 years focus on Organization and Talent development Olivia Zhou Co-founder of AI Company/ESG Coach & Senior Consultant Online Community Event Updates Below are the things we have done in our club based on the members' need. Empower-Her Series 1. We developed a small business plan template for mom entrepreneurs to use and submit their initial business ideas. 2. We formed more-to-one supporting groups and ran online brainstorming sessions to discuss their business ideas and interate their business plans. 3. We completed the first online mock-up roadshow and invited real investors, brand experts as well as leadership coach to join the review committee to question and help mom entrepreneurs to further nail down the business plan and get needed professional and funding resources. Fulfill-Yourself Series Activity #1: Daily Contents or news clippings; Activity #2: Daily Q&A to find solutions and seek peers' support; Activity #3: Daily Business Needs Update; Activity #4: Thematic talks or workshops online; Activity #5: Monthly BP Pitch Day; Activity #6: Monthly Virtual Exhibition Day. “According to the more-to-one group discussion, my initial business plan was further improved based on peers' feedback. I felt that I was pushed forward by the team, and I did not stop. This mock-up roadshow is all about learning, and there are a lot of competitors in the field, so finding a unique entry point is key to my startup business in supporting high school students with mental health challenges.” Mai Miao

Frequently Asked Questions What is the origin of GMI? Please see the Founder’s Interview with Jingkids Magazine, China Development Brief and Next Door Stories Podcast. Who can volunteer? Youth, moms, dads, all adults and the elderly, as long as you are committed to supporting moms through GMI projects. Who is behind GMI's daily operation? We are 100% volunteer-made team, and GMI is recruiting new volunteers on a rolling basis, because we always need more helping-hands to reach and link more moms in need and facilitate meaningful and effective community engagement activities. Currently, we have over 10 long-term volunteers and more than 50 short-term volunteers, working on #MomStory100 Project as interviewers, editors and visual designers and #MomCEO100 Club as community supporters and facilitators. Get to know our 13 early adopters. How can volunteers benefit from participation? Every volunteer joined GMI because of our mission and values, we see ourselves not only as supporters but also supportees by the network. Besides, we enjoy meeting and working with like-minded new friends across cultures, genders, generations and locations. Any volunteer doesn't have to be professional to start a GMI journey, as long as it is where your passion leads you and we are happy to support each other to grow along the way. Where do you get funding for GMI's daily operation? Right now, all the daily operation funds are donated by GMI's founding members. Most of our work is delivered by volunteers with in-kind donations, especially in the way of time and skill contribution. The general operation cost is fairly low. How does GMI build a truly global network? GMI's flagship programs #MomStory100 and #MomCEO100 can be run through online collaborations and networks, a trendy working style. We also see GMI as a globally distributed and shared workspace where anyone can meet and work with each other regardless of locations, cultural backgrounds and genders. In the future, we may consider organizing annual offline gatherings in different countries and regions to create more fun and joy through face to face communications. Are you able to issue volunteer certificate to prove my contribution? Yes, we are always happy to do what we can based on volunteers' specific requests. For more information: Volunteer Toolkit Contact Us

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GMI is looking to recruit gender-friendly space partners around the country and the world to support more moms through our programs’ offline activities. Partner with Space4Moms Open Spaces, Open Hearts Since 2021 September, GMI has launched the four flagship programs of MomStory100, MomDesigner100, MomCEO100 and Women Entrepreneurs Club, as well as Jobs4Moms. Based on our online experience, now we are looking to recruit gender-friendly space partners around the country and the world to support more moms through our programs’ offline activities. Become A Space Partner View Spaces Online Campaigns & Events During the COVID pandemic period, GMI has launched a series of online campaigns and events to support moms from different dimensions: 100-day 100-word English writing challenge A 15-day writing and therapy workshop guided by a counselor A workshop on restoring confidence and resilience led by a career coach A workshop on flexible thinking led by a career coach MomDesign100 general courses by cross-disciplinary mentors Peer advisory Groups for Mom CEOs and women entrepreneurs etc. 121 mentorships offered for Jobs4Moms and MomCEO100 Offline Activities In the future, when the pandemic ends, offline life will resume. GMI activities will also be presented offline because people need real face-to-face communication opportunities. Offline activities will be presented through GMI volunteers and members of the GMI & Partners Network, include but not limited to: In the future, when the pandemic ends, offline life will resume. GMI activities will also be presented offline because people need real face-to-face communication opportunities. Offline activities will be presented through GMI volunteers and members of the GMI & Partners Network, include but not limited to: MomStory100 | Writing, therapy, artistic expression | Reading and writing instructors Writing and therapy coaches Writers at home and abroad Artists at home and abroad Scholars and academic advisers Career development coaches etc. Learn More MomCEO100 | Social Venture/Entrepreneurship | Mom/female entrepreneurs Social Entrepreneurship Mentors Angel/impact investors/Foundations Social Venture Capital Network Learn More MomDesigner100 | Design | Designers from different disciplines Women brand founders at home & abroad Platforms & institutions that support women designers Learn More Jobs4Moms | Job-Seeking | B Corps and social enterprises DEI focused corporations Career coaches and trainers Online job agencies etc. Learn More Target Partners Art gallery/art space Coffee shop/tearoom/bookshop Public education space Community library/center Shared office space Shopping mall activity space Space for innovation and entrepreneurship Design space and so on Space Partner Benefits GMI will promote space partners on our social media accounts and online groups to encourage offline interaction among members. GMI will prioritize to host our community and partner events in the co-op spaces. GMI Design Innovation Center are willing to offer pro-bono services (with annual quota) to space partners based on requests. GMI will recommend space partners to GMI & Partners Network. Others can be negotiated. Space4Mom Partner Principles We volunteer to provide free of charge activity venue for GMI. We are committed to creating a safe, friendly, and respectful environment for women and children as well as gender minorities in the space. We are willing to display the GMI Space4Moms logo in a specific location to show support for women and Moms. Logo guide coming soon. We adopt GMI's philosophy of fulfilling ourselves through empowering others, in our case, to empower more moms. In the future, we will consider donating part of GMI activity income to women empowerment charities including GMI's Mom Writer Fund. We are willing to offer GMI volunteers and members a 10% discount on services and products offered in the space (Optional). Space4Moms Spaces Shu Ting “Shared farming and reading space” is located in Kangyun community, Kangqiao Street, Hangzhou City, where not only carries a profound canal culture, but also has a long history of farming and traditional solar term culture. The space is a shared space for reading and farming experiences and nature education, where sustainable lifestyles are practiced and where people can interact and help each other with their neighbours, it also provides a fun and educational place for full-time mothers and children in the community. The main services are: farming experience, nature education, diversified public welfare courses, nature reading club, full-time mothers co-creation workshop, Community Recycling eco-house. Anna's Garden Anna‘s Garden, a mother's private home in Changping District in Beijing, was designed and renovated by Japanese architect Kiki over a 15-month period. During the COVID outbreak, Anna spent a period here, living in dialogue with nature. Currently, Anna wants to make this personal space public and support women's entrepreneurship, creativity, design and artistic exploration, it is also hoped that, at the appropriate time, an exhibition and residency project will be jointly launched with GlobalMoms Initiative in support of the design and creation of mothers, and that a series of cultural and healing exchanges will be held with mothers and women. Address and Contact information: provided separately according to project activity requirements. Georgian House Georgian house is a multi-purpose destination, it is not only a catering facility, but also a networking place for the international community, a center for holding cultural days of different countries and an environment for organizing their national days. Georgian House is located on the ninth floor of One Link Plaza, Yuexiu District, in the old center of Guangzhou. The house is represented by various diverse spaces, which include: two large closed, common spaces, a beautiful terrace, two VIP rooms, the National Museum of Georgian Wine, permanent exhibition space of 25 countries. Georgian House is distinguished by its unique interior and Georgian elements. The open terrace is designed for large events, conferences, workshops. Each space of Georgian House is the best place for free to hold any kind of events organized by Moms. Address: 9th Floor, One Link Plaza, Jiefang South Road No.39, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou Phone: 13422290362 AGORA Bookstore Founded in 2020 and located near Exit A of Jiangtai Station of Metro Line 14 in Beijing, the manager and space operation team try to build a comfortable market space, bringing you a life like walking, seeing, rummaging and wandering around - "We look forward to the abundance of items in the market, find the story behind each item, travel back to relevant important moments from one item, and experience the classic ...... that is not diluted by time". Contact: Ann @wechat ID (qq29858890) Half The Sky Bookstore/Cultural Center Half The Sky Bookstore/Cultural Center is a gender studies organization established on March 8, 2019. It is a free research platform for women’s reading, discussing and experience sharing. It is dedicated to promoting gender equality, as well as its teaching, learning, research, service and communication. Address：5th Floor, Xingyuan Apartment, Shiji Square, No.93, Heping Road, Beilin District, Xi'an Phone：18509220633 SeeD Studio SeeD Studio is an aesthetic space where we hope to inspire people to value sustainability and care about food. By running this space as a bridge to connect citizens with nature, we hope to inspire people to return to the origin, and to explore an eco-friendly lifestyle. We believe that food recycling should be taken into consideration at every step of the process -- from food growing, to organic eating, and to recycling. Address: No.11 Aiguo Rd., Overseas Chinese Village, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou Email: info@seedstudio.com.cn Deli de Luxe A gourmet cafe specialising in seasonal, organic, farm-to-table food. Deli’s shared community living room hosts a variety of family-friendly events. Address: 16 Floor, Block A, East Lake International Center, 6 Lizexi Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing Phone: 18610904016 YiPai YiPai is an innovative learning space that provides interdisciplinary, experiential and flexible learning programs for children aged 6-18 and their families. YiPai aims to support chidlren in cultivating key future-oriented competences for life-long learning: Exploration, Creativity, Care, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking. Address: Unit 201-204, Building 6, Shenye Zhongcheng, No.8089 Honglixi Rd, Futian District, Shenzhen Email: yipai@yipai.org Space Directory

A nonprofit initiative that connects mothers around the world with social, professional, and financial resources as they strive to achieve physical and mental well being. GlobalMoms Initiative A nonprofit initiative that connects mothers around the world with social, professional, and financial resources as they strive to achieve physical and mental well being. About Us Programs Close Gender Gap for Moms and Everyone While supporting the UN’s Global Goals to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, GMI intends to draw global attention to the gap between women with children and everybody else. Given that nearly two billion of the world’s population are mothers, identifying their needs and problems and providing support to their well-being has a major impact on the world’s future. MomStory100 Project The MomStory100 Project relies on volunteer story lovers to find, link, and/or interview moms. We also encourage every mom to write her own narrative to identify her needs and the barriers she experiences against individual development. Share Your Story MomCEO100 Club Are you a mom entrepreneur looking for support? Our MomCEO community aims to link key educational and developmental resources such as knowledge, skills, technology, talent, funding and social networks for mom business owners to help them start and grow their business. Join The Club Join Us Who is a globalmom? If you see yourself as a global citizen or care about world issues, and are interested to join hands with other moms to break social barriers for a more equitable society for all, then you should join us! Volunteer GMI Newsletter To keep posted on GMI's milestones, impact, funding, jobs, and partnership opportunities, please subscribe to our Quarterly Newsletter. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! City Chapters To expand our global network, unite globalmoms, and inspire the world with MomQ, we are activating offline City Chapters throughout China and beyond. View Chapters

GMI programs overview. Programs Overview MomStory100 Project Stories of and by moms . Identifying real needs and barriers for individual development, with unconditional acceptance and support to moms as who they are. #MomStory100 Project also supports MomCEOs to develop their own narrative and story in order to demonstrate their social entrepreneurship. Learn More MomQ Action Research MomQ is a word created by GMI, it refers to mom power and leadership. The assumption behind GMI is that every mom has MomQ! In order to explore the characteristics consisting of MomQ, GMI has launched MomQ action research for generalizing critical findings to redefine Mom identity. Learn More MomCEO100 Club MomCEO100 Club is a women and mom entrepreneur empowerment program established by GMI for deed stage startups. It aims to link key educational and developmental resources such as knowledge, skills, technology, talent, funding and social networks that entrepreneurs need to succeed in their early stage business planning 0-1. Learn More Jobs4Moms One of our top priorities is to collect flexible, mom-friendly jobs from various industries and organizations, aiming to provide support for full-time moms or moms who lost their jobs during the pandemic, to increase their social and financial security. Learn More MomDesigner100 Program MomDesigner100 Program aims to find, link and support early career MomDesigners to build their own brand from scratch 0-1, while creating an inclusive and connected community with influential female founders. The program will develop more-to-one and one-to-one mentorships as well as design networks to build mom designers’ social capital and increase their brands’ exposure, which also helps us established our social business - Women Design Innovation Center . Learn More Space4Moms Space4Moms aims to provide moms with safe, inclusive spaces for offline gatherings. We believe in the importance of face-to-face connection in building community, fostering learning & growth, and forming embodied support systems. Learn More

The MomStory100 Project relies on volunteer story-lovers to find, link, or interview moms. We also encourage every mom to write for herself, through her own narrative, to identify real needs and barriers for individual development. MomStory100 Project Every Mom Has a Story The MomStory100 Project relies on volunteers who are story-lovers to find, link, or interview moms, and also we encourage every mom writing for herself, through her own narrative to identify real needs and barriers for individual development. For every momstory, we stick to "no revision" publishing principle, to demonstrate GMI's unconditional acceptance and support to moms, see and appreciate every mom as who they are. Check our joint page with NGO News on Women's Voices . GMI will continue to tell mothers' stories to more people- we believe "to understand ourselves starts with understanding our own mothers". The core spirit of our story project is to "See Yourself Through Her Stories". MomStory100 also contributes to MomQActionResearch . Read Stories: English Stories Facebook WeChat Become a MomStory Writer GMI #MomStory100 Project can retain an unlimited number of story-writers and interviewers or editors at the same time, as we have so many target interviewees. 1. Interview Guide 2. Join the Team 3. Consent Form 4. Submit Your Story Mom Writer Prize The Mom Writer Prize was launched based on the deep understanding of moms' urge to break biases on motherhood and voice out in her own way without judgements, and the Prize intends to encourage every mom to write for herself and through writing to know herself better and deeper. As known, storytelling is an evidence-based self-narrative method for moms to express themselves, while getting to know and reflecting on their identities. It also means to link everyone to write for moms and see moms, in which way, raising public awareness of moms' true status and their developmental needs. We firmly believe in the power of authentic storytelling, and every mom has a story to tell and every mom has a different story! For more about the Prize, please email us. Submission Requirements Submission Requirements Submission Timeframe: Everyday is open for submission Core Theme: Related to reflections on motherhood, mom identity, or the stories of mothers whether from a first or third person perspective Writing Philosophy: Write for myself, write for moms! Subject Matter: Unlimited Selection Criteria and Value Ranking Selection Criteria and Value Ranking Stay true and authentic Reflective on your growth and life journey Inspiring and empowering for other moms and readers Dare to talk about it openly Leading to community and social change Participation Steps and Timeline Participation Steps and Timeline Step 1: Ask yourself if you are tempted Would I be willing to devote myself/my mothering time to writing a story? Step 2: Write as you feel Write at your own pace, tell your own inner story. Complete your draft and submit it to our editorial department for review. If needed, we will then provide one-on-one editorial support for text editing. GMI also offers writing workshops to those who would like some help along the way. Send your story to editor@globalmomsinitiative.com to get connected right away. we will reply to every submission and email. Step 3: GMI Editing and Publishing Your story will be published to our Global MomStory column. The Annual 10 MomQ Stories will be selected by an independent review team and awarded by every end of year (Dec. 31) on a rolling basis. The Mom Story Documentary The Mom Story Documentary Project inherits the core spirit of the writing project, by faithfully recording and telling Mom Stories through non-judgmental lenses, presenting the mothers under different life situations and phases, to unveil the root causes of Mother's Choices. This project was co-initiated by GMI, Italian Director Andrea Cavazzuti, and co- producers Kiyono, Ningxin, and Jane. The documentary is based on more than 150 mom stories, accumulating more than 400,000 words of text. An accompanying exhibition “Mothers Choices” showcasing 10 mom portraits will be launched in Shanghai along with our community partners - MamaPro & Shantao Buy42. Download PDF Mom Writer Fellowship Coming soon!

One of our top priorities is to collect flexible, mom-friendly jobs from various industries and organizations, aiming to provide support for full-time moms or moms who lost their jobs during the pandemic, to increase their social and financial security. Jobs4Moms Listings Loan Officer (Full-Time) About Shirley Adams Financial services, Inc. Headquartered in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Shirley Adams Financial is a Licensed mortgage... Jul 25, 2022 In-Store Assembly Tech (Full-Time, Part-Time) In-Home & Business Assembly Services Around The Clock Services offers professional assembly at your location! If you need the assembly of... Jul 25, 2022 Office Cleaner (Part-Time) CleanPower a Marsden Holding Company, is a facility services provider with an unmatched reputation for operational excellence. We clean,... Jul 25, 2022 Bakery Production Crew (Full-Time, Part-Time) SuperMom’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity. **SuperMom’s Bakery is located: 625 2nd Street St. Paul... Jul 25, 2022 Delivery Driver (Full-Time/Part-Time) Our 144 restaurants across multiple states stretch from Florida and Minnesota!. We’re on a mission to bring you the best every day. We... Jul 25, 2022 CAREGiver (Full-Time/Part-Time) Enhancing the lives of aging adults and their families. Home Instead. To Us, It Is Personal® When Paul and Lori Hogan founded Home... Jul 25, 2022 Business Development Coordinator (Part-Time) AdvicePay is a billing and payment processing platform that enables financial advisors to shift their focus toward giving advice to... Jul 5, 2022 TikTok Anchor Host (Part-Time Internship) We are a retail company based in Hangzhou Binjiang. We sell fashion accessories domestically with over 100 shops and globally for more... Jun 19, 2022 1 2 Get Updates to Your Inbox If you are a mom looking for a flexible job, we warmly welcome you to subscribe to the Jobs4Moms newsletter for the latest opportunities. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing!

A nonprofit initiative that connects mothers around the world with social, professional, and financial resources as they strive to achieve physical and mental wellbeing. Meet the Team Volunteer Operation Team International Advisory Board Youth Advisory Board 100 Hours Volunteer Club Operation Team+ Chai Chai GMI art+ Program Advisor Faye Yang GMI art+ Program Advisor Margaret Nie MomStory100 Program Lead Qiran Zhang English MomStory Editor Christina Ren Translator and MomStory Editor Jane Li Founder and Chief Volunteer Mari International Community Coordinator Sharon Liu UX/UI Designer Eliz Yang Space4Moms Project Coordinator Joanna Cheung WellBeing4Moms Lead Nessie Editor, WellBeing4Moms Program Coordinator Sun Lingxi Jobs4Moms Co-Initiator Eva Wang Jobs4Moms Program Lead Kate Xu MomCEO100 and Women Entrepreneurs Program Lead Petru Simion International Youth Volunteer Team Lead Zheng Xiao 10-Months Writing Program Coordinator Eva, Wang Yiman Editor and Event Planner Liqing Pan MomStory Editor and Partnership Building Pheobe Cui 10-Months Writing Challenge Coordinator Ziwei Luo English Podcast Producer and City Chapter Lead (CA) Back to Top Operation Team International Advisory Team International Advisory Board Ms. Charmaine du Plessis Charmaine du Plessis is a global marketing communications professional and has held senior executive leadership roles in marketing, corporate and strategic communication, public relations, and brand and reputation management. Her career is multi-sectoral and she enjoys working across cultures. She has worked and partnered with organizations in South Africa, United States of America, Dubai, India, and Malaysia. Her expertise, as integrated marketing, and corporate communications specialist, covers various aspects, including the development, implementation, and management of numerous integrated marketing communication strategies. She currently resides in Beijing, China. Ms. Jasmine Lau Jasmine Lau is a social entrepreneur, educator, and international community builder. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of PIM (Purpose in Motion, formerly Philanthropy in Motion), which empowers young people with education, resources, and networks to become effective leaders and changemakers. She is part of the inaugural board of advisors to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers initiative, which aims to promote collective citizen action globally to accomplish the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Jasmine has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 for her work in social entrepreneurship and the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper. She is a recipient of the Richard Rockefeller Fellowship and the Hong Kong Youth Service Award. Ms. Kitty Li A Hong Kong returned overseas Chinese youth leader and one of the top ten female entrepreneurs in the Chinese education industry. As the founder of a leading high-end brand in the Chinese family education sector, she has made significant contributions to the development of the Chinese family education market with her practical and unique insights. She has access to high-end educational toys for infants and young children worldwide, as well as abundant resources of family education experts. She pays special attention to the needs of contemporary women and mothers, accumulating rich experiences and venturing into areas such as family offices, law firms, and mommy clubs. She pursues the charm of lifelong growth and is passionate about empowering others. Dr. May Farid She is a political scientist studying civil society, policy and development in contemporary China and beyond. She currently researches education policy in China as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Stanford's Graduate School of Education. Her research centers on the interplay between citizen initiatives and state policy and practice, and the implications of this dynamic for development and governance. Ordinary citizens are increasingly taking individual and collective initiative to address development challenges. Ms. Mari Sharashidze With the educational background in Social and Political Sciences, Mari has worked in non-profit organizational development in Georgia and has seen first-hand that empowering women and girls can bring transformational improvements in families, communities, and societies. She has worked in education industry for over five years while also volunteering for women’s empowerment and well-being in Beijing, China. She has seen the importance of people’s engagement in actions towards positive impact making.With some knowledge in partnership development, community engagement, child and youth education, strategy planning, policy advocacy and parenting, she’s here to contribute to the overall well-being of GlobalMoms. Dr. Samantha Sibanda Born in Zimbabwe and working in Beijing. Founder of Appreciate Africa Network an organization that is there to promote the values of African socio-cultural and economic contributions in the world. She is also the brains behind Pride Of Africa Asia Awards which aims to appreciate African individuals who are making remarkable contributions in Asia Pacific. Ms. Sonja Ling Sonja has worked as a renewable energy policy advocate and currently works at Sun Path Electric, a socially conscious solar company in Seattle. She is the program director for Global Women Partners in Philanthropy, a project that helps donors worldwide become effective philanthropists in their own communities by adopting the collective giving grantmaking model developed by the Washington Women’s Foundation. Sonja is the mom of two kids and believes we must all take local action on climate change. For over ten years, she served on the board of Washington Women for Climate Action Now (formerly CoolMom), a Seattle-based nonprofit that engages and empowers women to lead equitable climate action in Washington state. She has lived and worked in Taiwan and during the past decade she and her family have spent extended periods of time in both Beijing and Kunming, China. She holds a BA from the University of Washington and MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford, where she focused her research on solar power in Qinghai, China. Ms. Zhou Weiyan Board Chair of Beijing Young Zen Foundation, founding board director of One Foundation, founding board director of Grameen Bank (China), standing director of China Association for Community Development, founding board director of Beijing Normal University China Philanthropy Research Institute, and Board Director of The Nature Conservancy (China). Besides, she drafted the National Guideline for Child-friendly Community Building, which was officially issued in 2020. We believe her commitment and impact in China philanthropy sector will help GMI further our mission and vision, to support more moms in need in China and around the globe. Ms. Wang Le A Chinese mom who lives in New York. She comes with many years’ experience in international development and the Humanatrain sector in Asia and Africa. She worked both on the front line supporting children and mothers in need and influencing policy and political debates at United Nations through inter-government processes. Wang Le also brings experts in Children’s rights, non-profit management and resilience-building for the most vulnerable groups in society. Her life and work in a multi-culture environment have given her a unique perspective on inclusion and diversity. From the most remote area of northern Kenya to the metropolitan of shanghai or New York, mothers play the most important role to ensure their kids are healthy and achieve their full potential in development. This is why the global mums’ initiative is an excellent platform to connect them and empower them to be the best of themselves and be the best for their children and society! Ms. Aisha Moffett Aisha Moffett is the Founder and CEO of CORE, a women’s empowerment organization that has successfully built a global community of women that focuses on their holistic wellbeing. Core women share their truth to help each other thrive in their personal and professional lives. Currently, CORE women are from over 30 countries. Aisha is a professional life and team coach. Partnering with individual and teams globally to move forward toward achieving their goals. She’s also a story maven and “trailblazing spouse” that is passionate about empowering women to embrace and live out their story with intention and purpose. Prior to living in China, Aisha had 22 years of operations management experience in the technology, sales, marketing, and human resources industries in the United States. Back to Top Youth Advisory Board Youth Advisory Board Nina Cheng Nina, a 17-year-old senior student in a Beijing High School. She loves writing, interviewing, translating and so on. She wants to pursue further studies in Media, Psychology and Sociology, because she is really interested in the interaction mode among human beings and in herself. Nubes Chen Currently pursuing master degree in urban planning in the US. Nubes has abundant consulting experiences in business and public areas in China from 2018 to 2022. She also pays individual efforts to women charities as a volunteer researcher. She highly appreciates GMI’s endeavor to redefine mothers’ values and desires to contribute to women’s development. With the idea of combining her interests in urban development and gender equality, she hopes to instill humanism in our cities and make them places where women's stories are heard, women's power is granted, and everyone is respected as an individual. Petru Simion Petru is a seasoned product manager, with +5 years of experience in entrepreneurship, scale-ups and innovation. More recently, also a student in International Development and Management at Lund University (Sweden) and as of latest relocated to Beijing. He is passionate about development across a variety of topics, from climate and wellbeing to social change and women empowerment. Sharon Liu Sharon, currently based in Beijing with experience in the US and UK. Background in contemporary art, psychoanalytical visual cultures, and UX design. She is passionate about the exploration and support of mental health and self-actualization, and creative experiences that nurture connection between and within people. Designer of the first GMI website. Rebecca Zhang Ex-consultant engaged in multiple IPO projects, broasts abudant expertise in market research, market sizing, market data collection and analysis, interviews with client companies and industry professionals. The project ranged from TMT, retail, consumer healthcare, and Pan-entertainment. Founder of an emerging feminsm NGO named 'Your Crescent Moon', providing sex education courses for 1,000 girls in remoted underdeveloped areas. Ms. Zhang holds a Bachelor of Administration in Tongji University and a Master degree of Social Science from the University of Hong Kong. Kate, Xu Ting VC investor, venture builder, bilingual podcast host and producer, specializing in cross-border and emerging markets since 2017. "The women/female friends I have met in my life have showed me the limitless possibilities of what it means to be a woman. I am very blessed to have met them and have learned from them to follow your heart, your passion, and to live the life you want. There is magic , strength and power in female bonding." Back to Top

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