#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

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

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

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

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

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!

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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. MomQ Action Research The Power of Mom 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. And MomStory100 also contributes to GMI MomQ action research for generalizing critical findings to redefine Mom identity. For the detailed research plan: Contact Us Academic Advisors on Gender Studies Dr. Chao An Peking University, Beijing Normal University Dr. Chao An is assistant researcher in China Institute of Education & Social Development, Beijing Normal University. She got her Master degree from Peking University and her Ph. D from Beijing Normal University. She is engaged in postdoctoral research in the Department of sociology at Tsinghua University. Her research interests include sociology of education, teacher education and family education. Dr. Ling Han The Chinese University of Hong Kong Dr. Ling Han is an Assistant Professor in the Gender Studies Programme at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is a sociologist researching the intersection of gender, technology, and design in social innovation projects and the entrepreneurship process in Asia. Her current work explores topics of gender, passion, and the meaning of work in Chinese and Singaporean nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. Dr. Sisi Sung PhD, Tsinghua University Dr. Sisi Sung is an award-winning economist, Sisi holds professional affiliations across the United States, China, Europe, and the United Kingdom. She serves as an expert advisor to the European Commission, guiding multinational corporations and international organizations in advancing gender equality and leveraging diversity for sustainability. Sisi is the author of the internationally acclaimed book, The Economics of Gender in China: Women, Work, and the Glass Ceiling, and is dedicated to translating her research on gender economics, leadership, and entrepreneurship into actionable strategies for equity that transform workplaces worldwide. Dr. Yao Yanran The University of Hong Kong Dr. Yao obtained her PhD from the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Hong Kong. She is a researcher and lecturer with an interdisciplinary background in social work, public management, and international development. Her current research interests focus on the politics of social policy development, nonprofit management, and civic engagement. Dr. Yung-Pin Lu Shanghai Jiao Tong University Dr. Yung-Pin Lu is an Assistant Professor in the School of International and Public Affair and Vice-Director of Third-Sector Study Center from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His researches focus on leadership, collaborative management, NGO-NPO, social enterprise, social finance, social impact, volunteer, donation, and intercultural communication. Dr. Zheng Lei PhD, University of Wisconsin–Madison Dr. Zheng's research interest is in the cultural politics of education and history of knowledge. Her recent study questions how the contemporary discourses of "culture" and "poverty" disenpower rather than empowering people who are economically deprived. Dr. Weizi Huang Macau University of Science and Technology Dr. Weizi Huang is an Assistant Professor at Macau University of Science and Technology, and a visiting fellow at The London School of Economics and Political Science. Her primary research focus lies in media and knowledge production. Ever since she became a mother, she has been obsessed in rethinking motherhood from a cultural studies perspective. Reading List GMI's programs and actions are inspired by our collected authentic MomStories , as well as the evidence-based research and literary outputs in gender studies and related areas across the world. This book list is recommended and referred to by our academic advisors. We hope it will inspire you to join our mission to close the gender gap for moms and everyone.

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

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!

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

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 Mom-Friendly Jobs 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. View Jobs Moms 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! Employers If you are willing to provide such employment opportunities, we sincerely appreciate it and invite you to fill out the following form. Submit Job Partner Employers Additional Job Search Resources GMI Jobs4Moms Program encourages all employers, especially international corporations, nonprofits, women startups, to provide mom-friendly jobs from a variety of industries. On the other hand, it provides space for moms to seek flexible and remote roles from the comfort of their homes. Our aim is to support full-time moms or moms who lost their jobs, to increase their social and financial wellbeing as they apply MomQ towards their local and global economy. Below is a list of carefully selected resources where moms can access to quality job information. Besides Jobs4Moms Program team has co-developed a comprehensive guidebook to support you along the back to workplace journey, click here to download English and/or Chinese Versions. Interested in listing your resources on our webpage? Contact Us