Upon expanding the GMI global network, to truly achieve our mission to unite globalmoms and inspire the world with MomQ, we acknowledged the importance of slowly activating offline City Chapters anywhere within and outside of China. City Chapters Building a Global Network Upon expanding the GMI global network, to truly achieve our mission to unite globalmoms and inspire the world with MomQ, we acknowledged the importance of slowly activating offline City Chapters anywhere within and outside of China. Cultural context in which the interaction between moms and the stakeholders occurs has a significant impact on the process of community engagement and effective program implementation. Thus, we encourage leaders and volunteers within the shared geographical locations to get involved and make a difference (in moms’ and their own lives). Every chapter will be supported and guided by GMI leadership team throughout the change-makng journey. Start A Chapter Active Chapters Siena, Italy Chapter Lead | Esther, Li Yun Feng Li Yun Feng, a Naxi nationality born in China, is currently living in Italy, where she promotes and engages in international folk culture & art exchanges. She is the founder of Ming Women's Museum & Ming China-Netherlands Association for Promotion of Culture and Art. Vist https://www.mingart.nl for more information. Beijing, China Chapter Lead | Jane Li Jane Li, Founder of GlobalMoms Initiative (GMI) and GMI Women Design & Social Innovation Center, initiator and co-founder of Invest Women Network (IWN), all aim to close the gender gap through investing women and empowering mothers. Jane holds her master degree in Nonprofit Management from The University of Hong Kong (passed with Distinction, 2020), and bachelor degree in laws from Fudan University (awarded the Excellent Graduate, 2007). She is a PFP Fellow of the National Committee on US-China Relations (2023) and Program Fellow of Wealth for Wellbeing Initiative carried out by Institute for Philanthropy, Tsinghua University (2025). Before launching the GlobalMoms Initiative to empower women with children at different life stages, her past 17 years of work experience have spanned the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit sector, such as family office, HKEX listed state-owned company, international organization, national philanthropic foundation and social enterprise. Jakarta, Indonesia Chapter Lead | Sissi Li Sissi Li is an award-winning TV personality who began her broadcasting career at just 10 years old, hosting radio shows and television galas. With a passion for storytelling and human connection, she built a distinguished career with leading global media organizations, contributing to hundreds of news stories and conducting exclusive interviews with world leaders. Despite her early success in the spotlight, Sissi’s true passion has always been about connecting with people on a deeper level. That calling became even stronger when she became a mother—an experience that shifted her focus from recognition to purpose. Today, Sissi serves as a chapter leader for the Global Moms Initiative in Indonesia, working to empower women and build supportive communities around the world. She believes wholeheartedly that helping others is one of the most powerful ways to grow and heal ourselves. Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter Lead | Mari Sharashidze With an educational background in Social and Political Sciences, Mari Sharashidze 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 5+ 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 her 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. Shanghai, China Chapter Co-Lead | Sasha Chen Sasha Chen is a professional in nonprofit management with 10+ years of experience working at foundations and universities in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. She is also a researcher in impact investing and social entrepreneurship and has authored several research papers and cases in social innovation. Sasha is currently running her nonprofit organization to promote lifelong learning. As a mother of two children and the Chair of Shanghai Guangbo Institute of Further Education, she launched the MamaPro network with the support of the Shanghai Women Federation to empower working moms. Sasha holds a BA in Economics from Fudan University, an MPA in Nonprofit Management from New York University, and an MPhil in Public Policy from Hong Kong University. Shenzhen, China Chapter Lead | Selina Ma Selina Ma has worked multiple positions in the Internet field for 10+ years, including development engineer, project manager, product manager and others. At the same time, she has paid close attention to the public welfare industry and volunteer organizations, and has more than ten years of volunteer service experience, mainly in the fields of education and women. Selina graduated from Dalian University of Technology. She is a certified lecturer of positive discipline, a tutor of parent-child reading, and collaborator of a family education public welfare organization. Chapter Lead | Samtso Kyi Shangri-La, China Samtso is a mother of two and has over 10 years of experience in the NGO and social entrepreneurship field. She is dedicated to helping women and children in rural areas, and she is the founder and CEO of the Shangri-la Gyalthang Academy and the Women’s Beekeeping Initiative. She has a master's degree in Human Resource Management and is passionate about creating sustainable opportunities for people in need. Chapter Lead | Cong Chen Xi'An, China Cong Chen, Founder of "Art and Nature CAN" School & Half the Sky Bookstore Space Manager. She has been engaged in art for 12 years, advocating gender equality and environmental awareness in art activities, and practicing the concept that art comes from nature. In 2015, she worked in a public welfare organization, focusing on the development of women and children. In 2020, she collaborated with rural women and children in a public welfare project to build a nature school, and combined natural art with life education to carry out a series of activities to promote children's new understanding and changes in life in nature. Chapter Lead | Joanna Cheung Hong Kong Joanna has spent most of her professional life in leading global sports organisations, including IMG and the NBA. During this time, she witnessed first-hand how the mind can significantly impact performance and our overall well-being. This sparked her interest in exploring how mindfulness is applied in both personal and professional contexts. Committed to sharing her knowledge and skills with others, Joanna offers individual and group mindfulness coaching in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Her goal is to help individuals and groups achieve greater personal and professional well-being and live a happier, more fulfilling life. After spending her teenage years in the UK and most of her adult life in Beijing, Joanna and her family recently moved back to Hong Kong, where they now call home. Chapter Co-Lead | Elisa Zhang Wuhan, China She has been full-time mothering nearly five years, and returned to the workplace for three years, is “Robot Online”company's first female salesperson, based in Wuhan. Recently she also takes a new role as the manager of a community book club in Wuhan. her interests cover traditional incense culture, yoga etc. She hopes to rebuild neighborhood relations through gathering people togther with fun community events, such as reading, sports, art education, parenting talks and so on. Chapter Co-Lead | Eliz Yang Beijing, China Eliz Yang, founder of the VEW Foundation, holds a Master of Architecture from a top‑15 global university. With over 15 years of international experience across Latin America and Africa, she has built deep expertise in strategic portfolio and asset management. Her career has focused on architecture, resources, and infrastructure investment, driving development projects in multiple African countries. Currently, she channels her efforts into advancing women‑led entrepreneurship, education, and healthcare in Africa through targeted investment and advocacy. She also serves as an influential partner and co‑participant in the GlobalMoms Initiative (GMI), supporting its mission for sustainable, inclusive growth. Chapter Lead | Ziwei Luo Victoria, Canada Ziwei Luo is an accomplished professional with an interdisciplinary background in cross-cultural communication, education, and media. Holding a Master’s degree in Education (Leadership Studies) and a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language, she has extensive experience working in both international and local settings. Ziwei aims to leverage her diverse expertise to drive impactful social initiatives, with a strong focus on promoting environmental sustainability and gender equity. Chapter Co-Lead | Marta Cámara Shanghai, China & Spain 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. Chapter Lead | Cao Xiaoqian Kuala lumpur, Malaysia Cao Xiaoqian, a mother of two, brings over 20 years of diverse experience spanning the telecommunications, automotive, education, and food and beverage sectors. Her professional journey includes roles as both a founder and an integral member of various startup teams. Currently, she serves as an instructor within the innovation and entrepreneurship center at a Malaysian University, where her responsibilities encompass fostering industry-academia collaborations and nurturing student innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors. Academically, she holds a Master's degree in Social Psychology and a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Linguistics and Trade. Chapter Lead | Xu Huimin Hangzhou, China Founder of Shuting Social Organization Service Center, "Shared Farming and Reading Space" manager, GoZeroWaste Hangzhou team leader. Having been a stay-at-home mom twice, I created a better version of myself. In the process from hesitation, helplessness to determination and courage, I got to know a lot of mothers with the similar situation. I hope to help more moms live out their true selves through mom empowerment actions. I like reading in nature, playing games, but also enjoy quiet times observing painting. Chapter Co-Lead | Salome Tsikhiseli Guangzhou, China & Georgia Salome originally comes from Georgia. Salome has been living and working in Guangzhou for eight years, promoting Georgian culture. She holds a PhD in Humanities, specializing in Sinology, and is also a philologist of English language and literature. She is an official member of the NGO “Belt and Road Georgian Business House” and serves as the Head of the Public Relations Department within the organization. Additionally, she is the founder of a cultural exchange center. Salome is also the creator of “Karabadini”, her own brand of organic skincare products. At the same time, she lectures at the International Faculty in Guangzhou. Chapter Co-Lead | Wu Qiong Shanghai, China Ms. Wu Qiong, social worker, Master of Social Service Administration, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Director, Shanghai Yixin Social Work Development Center. Director of the Minhang District Women's Business Association. She has 19 years of experience in community public service. In women's councils, women's participation in community governance, leading the team to develop, design and implement the“Her ideas” series of courses, the“Her wisdom” women's council project, the“Carnation Care” project for critically ill women, the“Anti-domestic Violence Alliance” mechanism innovation project, and the“Women's home” Empowerment Project. It combines project practice with theoretical research, participates in action research on women's issues, and actively speaks out for the protection of women's rights and interests and women's development through various platforms. Chapter Lead | Abuya E. Best Lagos, Nigeria 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. If you’d like to... Lead and develop a team of volunteers and show them how they can contribute while developing their skills Plan and coordinate GMI project-related meetings, events, and activities Communicate with stakeholders and get more moms involved Look out for ways to build collaborations to ensure effective needs response within your community Have a lot of fun in the process ...A new chapter in your life awaits! Start a new GMI chapter in your city. We offer assistance, support and mentorship throughout your journey. Apply Now Start A Chapter

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

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

There are many fun and rewarding roles available within GMI. Whether you’re a new to volunteering and choosing your first role or thinking about your skills progression as a volunteer - you’ll find something to suit you. Volunteer Roles Join Us There are many fun and rewarding roles available within GMI. Whether you’re a new to volunteering and choosing your first role or thinking about your skills progression as a volunteer - you’ll find something to suit you. Use our Volunteer Toolkit to plan what to do next. Your journey at GMI is up to you! Apply Now Volunteer Toolkit Volunteer Voices “People meeting each other in such a big world, is luck; participation in GMI, is a story of you, me, and her. As a story editor in GMI, I want to hear more stories from moms around the globe, especially after becoming a mother myself. On paper, there are so many stories of "successful" moms, but so few voices of "ordinary" moms. In GMI, I find another possibility!” Margaret - Mom of a 7 year-old boy From Shenzhen, China. Living in the UK for the past 3 years. “I am not a mom yet, but I have always had a kind of awe for all moms, and I have seen so many mom friends who are fearless in defending their children and combatting the environment of so many barriers, and taking the initiative in redefining themselves. In the course of GMI's development, the stories of different moms have shown me again and again the magical energy that turns the difficulties of life into gifts. How precious it is to see that every ordinary mom has been working so hard to create a better world.” Dr. Zheng Lei - PhD in Education and Culture Studies Graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison “As I edited teacher Li’s story I was struck by how different being raised and being a mother was in China compared to my own experience of childhood and being a mother in Europe. Yet what stayed with me the most was, even though teacher Li had less access to money, food and education, she was happy and did not complain. I think this is a lesson in how we don’t need money or material wealth to be happy and fulfilled.” Sam From the UK, now living in Beijing. “Solidarity is not about confrontation, but about exploring one's own growth in both self-dialogue and in dialogue with diverse groups of women. I'm glad to join GMI to know women and to break my own boundaries in this small but beautiful volunteer community.” Chai Chai - Pet lover, Nonprofit practitioner Living in Hangzhou, China "If you can't change the world, change yourself. But you don't change yourself to be like the world, you change yourself as the world", said by a novelist named Zhu Yue. Women's power is guided by motherhood, from the firefly light into a prairie fire, shine on people all over the world. Besides, I am also keen to know myself, know women, know love, know the world through GMI.” Pinky - 17 year-old high school student Beijing “GMI provides space for volunteers to act out individual ambitions and offer helping hands to moms in need. You can volunteer as much of your time as you like, the journey is up to you. As we try to shift all our identities into one global identity, we start to care for everyone’s wellbeing. I know why moms’ voices are less heard, I know how they happen to live multiple lives and I know how many of them fight battles every single day just to provide food for their children with special healthcare needs. They need support to balance it all. Underserved and underrepresented moms usually can’t attend social events, they can’t make new friends and can’t grow their networks. So we simply don’t hear them enough. If we create a wave of awareness and global communities engage in joint action, moms’ mental and physical well-being will be a natural consequence. Every MomStory matters and every contribution makes a difference.” Mari - Mother of 4 year-old boy Georgia “From getting to know GMI to building and running GMI Facebook in January 2022, I felt the joy of sharing. In the process of perusing and translating different mother stories, I got a deeper understanding of MomQ (mom power). The smooth communication and teamwork with like-minded volunteers has also enriched me. I hope that GMI's vision of supporting every mom to become and improving women's status will be felt and seen by more people. Do more, feel better, live longer!” Sabrina He - Working in Stem Cell Therapy Los Angeles

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.

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. Mom's Portrait Gallery Description 3 Name 3 Read Story Description 2 Name 2 Read Story Description 1 Name 1 Read Story

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

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

#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

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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!

City Chapters Building a Global Network Upon expanding the GMI global network, to truly achieve our mission to unite globalmoms and inspire the world with MomQ, we acknowledged the importance of slowly activating offline City Chapters anywhere within and outside of China. Cultural context in which the interaction between moms and the stakeholders occurs has a significant impact on the process of community engagement and effective program implementation. Thus, we encourage leaders and volunteers within the shared geographical locations to get involved and make a difference (in moms’ and their own lives). Every chapter will be supported and guided by GMI leadership team throughout the change-makng journey. Currently active chapters: Beijing Shenzhen Los Angeles If you’d like to... Lead and develop a team of volunteers and show them how they can contribute while developing their skills Plan and coordinate GMI project-related meetings, events, and activities Communicate with stakeholders and get more moms involved Look out for ways to build collaborations to ensure effective needs response within your community Have a lot of fun in the process ...A new chapter in your life awaits! Start a new GMI chapter in your city. We offer assistance, support and mentorship throughout your journey. Apply Now