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

#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

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

The GlobalMoms Initiative, or GMI, is a nonprofit and voluntary Initiative of moms from all over the world. The objective of GMI is to support every mom as she strives to achieve physical and mental well being, as well as financial independence. Our Story Who We Are The GlobalMoms Initiative, or GMI, is a nonprofit and voluntary Initiative of moms from all over the world. The objective of GMI is to support every mom as she strives to achieve physical and mental well being, as well as financial independence. Furthermore, GMI will work to link global moms with the social, professional and financial resources they are seeking while providing ongoing assistance and encouragement. Mission Unite globalmoms and inspire the world with MomQ! Vision A new world where everyone values MomQ and every mom reaches full potential! Values Safety, Respect, Trust, Diversity, Inclusion, Infinity, Accountability and Sustainability GMI's Operation Model GMI operates as a volunteer organization, with no commercial interests. Any revenue earned will be donated to approved causes or organizations relevant to our goals, including to GMI to run its platform. Who We Serve GMI aims to reach and support moms who are underserved or under-represented, such as moms of children with disabilities, full-time moms in crisis, juggling working moms, struggling mom entrepreneurs at -1 to 1 business stages, regardless of age, geography, nationality, social status etc. MomQ 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 #MomStory100 to interview moms around the globe to share their life journey. #MomStory100 also contributes to GMI MomQ action research for generalizing critical findings to redefine Mom identity. For the detailed reseach plan, please email to info@globalmomsinitiative.com. Learn More “We face multiple challenges in our changing world, but one factor remains constant: the timeless importance of mothers and their invaluable contribution to raising the next generation. By rewarding their efforts and enhancing their living conditions, we can secure a better future for all” - UN Secretary-General, 2009. We can achieve our vision by using the most effective approaches possible. To adopt the promising approaches from other organisations working with our population of focus, GMI expands its partnerships and engages a diverse range of stakeholders. This way we also avoid duplication of work. By working with other networks and coalitions, activists and influencers, community and social organisations, entrepreneurs and venture foundations, beneficiaries and research institutions, women's organisations and other trustees, we can achieve our intended impact. And our strategies will guide us there: 1. Reach as many globalmoms as possible through action pillars and a strong professional volunteer team. Facilitate moms’ networking and sharing to expand our digital and global social capital to realize the changes moms need. Develop a network of local, regional and global moms communities for change. 2. Increase moms’ self-awareness and support moms to break social stigmas through #MomStory100 to redefine mom identity and reimagine moms' possibilities; the collected MomStories will also contribute to #MomQActionResearch. 3. Support woman and mom entrepreneurs to establish their own business, break social barriers and realize career aspiration through #MomCEO100. Link relevant financial and non-financial resources to moms in crisis. 4. Engage local, regional and global partners and stakeholders in GMI’s work to adopt the promising approaches in working with our population of focus. This leads to the following types of negative impact across societies and cultures: the decline of individual well-being, loss of social cohesion, gender and economic inequality. Theory of Change Imagine a world where everyone values MomQ and every mom reaches full potential. At GMI we manage impact by Theory of Change. We incorporate new experiences, evidence, and understanding to develop the most effective approaches possible to achieve the intended impact. Taking on the mindset of a sceptic, we use pressure testing to find out where the gaps are and where further research is required. We collaborate with our stakeholders to confirm that needs of our target population haven’t been sufficiently addressed and when addressed, will lead to significant progress toward our intended impact. The given Theory of Change is our conceptual roadmap for how GMI aims to achieve its goal. The Problem “We face multiple challenges in our changing world, but one factor remains constant: the timeless importance of mothers and their invaluable contribution to raising the next generation. By rewarding their efforts and enhancing their living conditions, we can secure a better future for all” - UN Secretary-General, 2009. Nearly two billion of the worlds’ population are mothers. They are not only caregivers but are also breadwinners for their families. They are individuals with their dreams and aspirations and each of them has a valuable story to share with the world. Their voices are not heard enough, especially of those underserved and underrepresented moms. They face various challenges at home, at workplaces, in personal and social settings. Their needs and problems havens’t been addressed sufficiently. This leads to the following types of negative impact across societies and cultures: the decline of individual well-being, loss of social cohesion, gender and economic inequality. We can achieve our vision by using the most effective approaches possible. To adopt the promising approaches from other organisations working with our population of focus, GMI expands its partnerships and engages a diverse range of stakeholders. This way we also avoid duplication of work. By working with other networks and coalitions, activists and influencers, community and social organisations, entrepreneurs and venture foundations, beneficiaries and research institutions, women's organisations and other trustees, we can achieve our intended impact. And our strategies will guide us there: 1. Reach as many globalmoms as possible through action pillars and a strong professional volunteer team. Facilitate moms’ networking and sharing to expand our digital and global social capital to realize the changes moms need. Develop a network of local, regional and global moms communities for change. 2. Increase moms’ self-awareness and support moms to break social stigmas through #MomStory100 to redefine mom identity and reimagine moms' possibilities; the collected MomStories will also contribute to #MomQActionResearch. 3. Support woman and mom entrepreneurs to establish their own business, break social barriers and realize career aspiration through #MomCEO100. Link relevant financial and non-financial resources to moms in crisis. 4. Engage local, regional and global partners and stakeholders in GMI’s work to adopt the promising approaches in working with our population of focus. The Solution Global Outcome GMI Theory of Change guides us towards the world where MomQ is valued and accepted across the cultures and societies, where moms are given support from local and global communities to transforms themselves , and where moms as global citizens can fully contribute to the stability, progress and long-term development of the world. Why Moms and Everyone? Everybody on earth is born and birth is given by women. If you exist, you have/had a mom. You yourself might be or may become one. Various studies aside, it’s clear that moms need support in many ways. They, like any other human beings, have their interests and hobbies, personal and professional life aspirations, dreams and goals. After becoming a mom of one two three or more children, a woman has extra workload in life, that without support from workplaces, families, and societies in general, they hardly exist, living from task to task. Their mental and physical conditions worsen, their productivity decreases, and their dreams can slowly fade away. You can see it through your mom’s story, possibly through your own story, through your friend’s story, through your colleague’s story or a neighbor’s story. Try to observe what a mom’s day looks like consciously and mindfully - ask her to tell you her story, ask her what she would do if anything was possible and what you hear may change your day or even your life. Each mom wants to and can do so much more not only for herself but also for others, it is in her nature to care more and care better. Most moms don’t speak out and don’t reach out because most of their time and energy is spent on their families and jobs. Their voices are less heard, but being a mother develops many skills, from which we all benefit. Societies should include mothers and support their well-being all we need to do is listen to what they have to say. You can contribute to moms’ well-being while enjoying the process of impact-making. Your values change, your network grows and remember that moms give back! Close Gender Gap for Moms and Everyone, with and through GMI. Become A Volunteer

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. MomDesigner100 Program Designing for a Better World MomDesigner100 Program, initiated by Gao Yuan, Yoki and Jane, 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. We firmly believe that sustainable design with a gender lens can greatly improve our quality of life4all and change the world for the better. MomDesigner100 program is powered by MomCEO100 and Women Entrepreneurs Club , which supports women entrepreneurs in their seed stage businesses. Join the Network Become a Mentor Through MomDesigner100 program, GMI aims to incorporate sustainability into design and act as an advocate for a greener and happier world for all. Design for gender equality, social impact and social innovation. Design for #betterlife4all, focusing on the wellbeing of moms and children. Cost-effective solutions, environmental-friendly materials and sustainable lifestyle philosophies in every design thinking and process. Commitment to fulfill ourselves through empowering others. We welcome moms from sustainable energy, architecture, fashion, jewelry, handicrafts, technology and many more professional backgrounds to join our network. Get inspired and inspire others! Introduction to Design Education Courses To help mainstream the idea that "Everyone is a designer, and everyone can design", GMI has partnered with designers across the world from different disciplines and social backgrounds to develop our first series of design education courses. In 2022 we launched 11 sessions directly targeting more than 30 women/moms who are interested in design thinking and exploration, including: the origin of design, stories which inspire jewelry design, starting a design brand from scratch, architecture design and environmental psychology, sustainable design, how to identify and eliminate the gender biases in tech products, interior design trends, and more. These educational courses will continue year by year, involving more topics and engaging new designers, artists, and partners in the field of sustainable and gender-inclusive design. In 2023 we are preparing to launch the second series. For updates please follow us on WeChat: WeChat ID: everyoneflows Our Mentorship Plan Learning by Doing is a model that GMI applies to provide effective mentorship towards junior designers or absolute beginners. We identify and connect designers with aligned values and professional capacity to create teams that deliver complex design tasks and fulfill clients’ goals, which, on the other hand, are aligned with the same values to bring positive change into the societies. Currently, our Design Center offers opportunities to junior designers to work pro bono, and learn by doing, while being guided and supervised by senior designers. Academic Advisors & Mentors Gao Yuan Academic Advisor, Co-Director of GMI Design Innovation Center Chief Consultant on Design Education, The GreenBauhaus Foundation Consultant of Taiwan Franz Ceramic Contest Judge of Shenzhen Creative Design Contest He Siqian Academic Advisor Associate Professor at University of Science & Technology Beijing, she was the winner of Red-dot design award (2009, 2011). Her research interests include designing for social innovation, designing for digital wellbeing among vulnerable communities, human-computer interaction design. Adina, Qui Tianmei Academic Advisor, Mentor Environmental Psychology Researcher & Consultant Founder of Tianmei's World Academy Social Entrepreneur & TED x Speaker Xie Xiaolu Architect, Co-Director of GMI Design Innovation Center Master of Architecture, Tongji University Member of World Association of Chinese Architects Member of The Architectural Society of China Founder of XXL Architectural Study Studio Design as a Force for Good GMI has established the Design Innovation Center in order to further leverage their professional capacity and innovative minds. We directly provide various design services, meanwhile offer design education courses, workshops and customized education programs. 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. In particular, GMI advocates and practices cross-disciplinary design teamwork, and design for the real world, solve real social problems. We believe GOOD design can CHANGE the world. Learn More

100-Hours is a noteworthy milestone for any volunteer. It demonstrates our value, commitment and dynamic work which, step by step, improves ourselves, our service targets and the world we share. 100 Hours Club Each of GMI's accomplishments are built upon volunteer contributions. When volunteers join our team, we don't question their background or motivations, because we believe actions can speak for themselves. As it is said, "Time will know”. Although time banking is not yet a prevalent concept in the development world, we are consciously applying this concept and its principles into GMI's work. With each passing day, GMI constantly learns, reflects and improves, continuously evolving to fulfill ourselves while empowering others- in our case, GlobalMoms. 100-Hours is a noteworthy milestone for any volunteer. It demonstrates our value, commitment and dynamic work which, step by step, improves ourselves, our service targets and the world we share. This acknowledgement page showcases all past and present volunteers who have dedicated over 100 hours to the GMI mission. Thank you and congratulations to all. You are more than brilliant, and your potential is yet to be fully revealed. Christina Ren English MomStory Editor “The Light We Carry” - Michelle Obama Emma Zhang Beijing Event Co-coordinator “Moms make the world go around" Gao Yuan Design Innovation Center Co-Director MomDesigner100 Mentor “Love is the power of sustainable development.” Jane Founder and Chief Volunteer “The best giving is giving without being asked.” No effort will be wasted. GMI aims to mobilize like-minded volunteers globally to build a people-first ecosystem, where women support women, moms support moms, everyone flows. Jane, Founder of GMI Lotus Wang Jobs4Moms Program Lead 2022 “Carpe Diem.“ - Dead Poets Society Margaret Nie Writer, Senior Editor of MomStory 100 “Sharing is caring!“ Nina Cheng MomStory100 Editor 2023 “Cor Cordium“ - Shelley’s Epitaph Mari International Community Coordinator “Keep the sun in your heart“ Zhao Hang MomStory100 Program co-Lead “My life is shining“ Sharon Liu UX/UI Designer “Love is an action, never simply a feeling.“ - bell hooks Vivian Wu MomCEO100 Program Lead 2024 "Fulfill yourself through empowering mothers" Phoebe, Cui Wenqi 10-months Writing Challenge Coordinator 2025 "Love is the foremost of all things." Eva, Wang Yiman MomStory Editor and Translator "Like a mother’s care, true giving knows no boundaries." Interested in joining our volunteer work? Join Us

This program aims to engage and empower youth and student designers around the world to participate in social change fields, through leveraging GMI's network in nonprofit ecosystems. Home Youth Designers GlobalMoms Initiative Design By Youth, for Nonprofits In April 2024, GMI Design Center launched our first Youth Design Service Learning Program. This program aims to engage and empower youth and student designers around the world to participate in social change fields, through leveraging GMI's network in nonprofit ecosystems. It also serves as a platform to facilitate voluntary or below-market-priced design services to nonprofit organizations, including visual and graphic, space and art exhibitions, UI/UX and product design, and so on. Submit Portfolio Priority Areas We Support Nonprofit organizations mainly serving under-resourced women and mothers; Social innovation organizations advocating for & integrating waste material recycling, environmental protection, circular economy; Other social welfare organizations working for child education, youth empowerment, care for the elderly, animal protection, disability inclusion. Youth Eligibility As GMI Design Center is also designed to serve as a platform for social experimentation and contribute to social change in a systematic way, we hope to attract: Middle-to-high school/university student volunteers, and/or Interns and/or youth designers who are under 25 years old with less than 3 years design experience. Get Connected If you are interested in joining the GMI Youth Design Service Learning Program, please send us your resume and design portfolio titled “Design4Good” . You will get feedback within one week. Email: jane@globalmomsinitiative.com As a young designer who has always placed feminism in a very important position, I am very honoured to be a part of the GMI Youth Programme, which provides a bridge for young designers to move from a learning to a practice platform. At GMI, I have been exposed to many meaningful pro bono design projects. Alina, Zhilin Li Youth Voices +Youth Design4Good Margaret, Ma Jialu Media, Culture, and Communication Undergraduate New York University, USA Pure Art, Visual Design Undergraduate School of the Art Institute of Chicago Grace Zhang Service Design Undergraduate Central Academy of Fine Arts, China Chenglin Jiang Product/UX Design Graduate Aalto University & University of Twente (EIT Digital), Finland & Netherlands Rosa Wang Product and Furniture Design Undergraduate University of the Arts London, UK Alina, Zhilin Li Community Arts Undergraduate University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, USA Shuyang Li Media and Arts Communications Undergraduate University of Washington - Seattle, USA Angel Zhu Visual Communications Undergraduate University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China Lucy, Zhao Shiqi Visual Communications Undergraduate University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China Cai Ruijiang Sculpture Undergraduate University of the Arts London, UK Valentina Du Environmental Arts Design Graduate Central Academy of Fine Arts, China Wang Xiaoyu Program Coordinator Youth Design4Good & CreativeWomen100 Mierbanguli Tuerxun Design Empowered Nonprofits Submit Design Request © GMI DESIGN 2024

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. 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. 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. Marta Lopez Marta Cámara, also known as Constanza Chesnott, is a screenwriter and fiction author with Penguin Random House, celebrated for over a decade of compelling novels that captivate readers across languages. Her works, translated into English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, bring her storytelling to diverse audiences worldwide. In addition to novels, Marta has written limited series adaptations, original screenplays, and specialized adaptations of Chinese series for foreign markets. With over 20 years as an experienced copyright lawyer, she bridges the creative and legal fields with expertise. In September 2024, Marta participated as a writer and script supervisor in the renowned 48-Hour Film Challenge in Shanghai, where her team’s short film True Artist earned seven nominations. Her passion for culture and exploration is matched by her international life experience—having lived in Taipei, Singapore, the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Ecuador, Spain, and China. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Chinese, embodying a truly global perspective. 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. 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. 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! Researcher Zhao Jie Zhao Jie has been engaged in women's studies for more than 30 years, and is one of the important promoters and founders of social gender and development in Yunnan. She is currently a board member of the China Women's Studies Association and is also a principal expert adviser to relevant government departments and civil society organizations on projects to promote gender equality and the development of Women/girls. She is a leader in academic theory, policy advocacy and action research, and has extensive experience in gender analysis, participatory ideas and methods, and feminist fieldwork, her works are abundant, and some of her ideas and pioneering research have been praised by colleagues at home and abroad. She retired from the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences in 2011 and continues to promote gender equality in China and Yunnan. 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. 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. 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. Ms. Xie Yun Ms. Xie Yun (Evelyn), the Secretary of the Board of Directors of WanXiang Trust and the Deputy General Manager of the Family Office. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Tongji University and a Master's degree in International Law from the University of Amsterdam. She is a distinguished financial expert in the Zhejiang Province Financial Talent Expert Database. In 2012, she participated in the establishment of Zhejiang Province's first child education trust, which won the Securities Times Award for the Most Innovative Trust Plan of the Year. In 2014, she was involved in the establishment of the country's first charity trust for natural protection, and in 2019, she created the first posthumous will trust in the country, receiving the Securities Times Annual Innovation Award. She is the initiator of the Peining Charity Trust and one of the initiators of the 'She CAN’ Charity Fund project. Due to her family's art collection background, she serves as a researcher at the Zhejiang Lanting Wang Xizhi Art Research Institute and the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Jade Carving Professional Committee. Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Youth Advisory Board Back to Top Youth Advisory Board 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." Petru Simon 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. Susan Su a Grade 9 Student from Beijing Chen Jinglun Middle School and is about to entering the high school study. Susan has a positive, kind, and artistic heart, from an early age, she was keen on music, art and charity activities, as well as the cooking culture of different countries. She was exposed to a wide range of social issues at different stages of her life, including education and protection of children with special needs, public art and healing, animal protection and scientific development. Susan used to donate 100 copies of her children's book“Dandelions on the Windowsill: Stories of talking and listening” (the book cover was illustrated by her) to more than 30 orphanages. She also actively supported international organizations and cultural exchange programs such as Unicef, Finnish Embassy in Beijing and GlobalMoms Initiative. Abuya E. Best Abuya E. Best, from Nigeria. She currently works with the Edo State Government as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Alongside her main profession, she is a passionate UI/UX designer, leading the design team at Kaku Technologies, a platform that focuses on reading, writing, and publishing books online. My skills also extend to No-code web development. One of the roles she cherishs most is her position as a volunteer facilitator at DigiGirls. There, she has the opportunity to empower Nigerian girls and women by teaching them how to build e-commerce websites, enabling them to bring their businesses online. In her spare time, she enjoys brainstorming ideas that can benefit her community and nation at large. Additionally, she has a keen interest in learning about foreign cultures. Sharon Liu Sharon is a mindfulness coach and UX designer currently based in Hainan, China. She has a background in contemporary fine art and visual cultures. As a coach, she supports clients’ sense of self-belonging which empowers them to move through life with easeful authenticity. As a designer, she specializes in working with clients whose work focuses on wellbeing and social impact. Designer of the first GMI website. Lizzy, Zhao Yan Lizzy, Zhao Yan, Graduated from New York University with a degree in Sociology, she concentrated on Gender Studies during her undergraduate years. Since 2016, she has served as the Founder of Sun Village Special Fund, a program that provides financial support for children of long-term prisoners in China, enabling them to visit their parents each year. From middle school onward, Yan has been committed to charitable causes. During her undergraduate studies in Sociology, she focused on Gender and Family, where her academic exploration deepened her understanding of the social challenges and structural limitations faced by women. Looking ahead, she aspires to build international bridges that connect women across different countries and generations, fostering mutual empowerment and creating shared spiritual spaces where women’s voices can be heard and valued. Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More Back to Top

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