Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Women's Leadership Cirlce
This initiative is aimed at supporting women by providing an immersive and intensive exploration of self-awareness and transformative leadership. This program welcomes women from all walks of life who want to change the trajectory of their lives and careers.
Our workshops are facilitated by dynamic women in various fields. Plus, we offer a variety of unique and fun social and networking opportunities, including virtual events, that are designed to stimulate conversation and build genuine connections.
Junk to Jewels
This project is aimed at solving two problems, providing an economic opportunity for women from the marginalized Raizal community in San Andres Island, Colombia, and reducing the environmental degradation caused by the tremendous mounds of debris along the island's shoreline. Through the Junk to Jewels project, women will learn to make and market jewelry and handbags made from the upcycled debris. We have also created a business incubator to give them all the support and supplemental training they need along the way.
Operation Santa Clau
The Operation Santa Clau initiative provides clothes, books, and toys to families in need on the Island of San Andres, Colombia, which are delivered annually, during the months of June and December.
AgroFem
Agrofem is our initiative to support female agriculturalist in developing countries transition from subsistence to market-oriented farming.
The MFP Micro-Grant Program
The MPF Micro-Grant Program awards small grants between $100 - $500 to help support the humanitarian efforts led by women.
Where we work
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
We serve women and girls who seek economic or educational advancement, many of whom come from resource-poor communities.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We have recently begun providing more free virtual programs to better serve our constituents who are facing economic difficulties during the pandemic.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Mercedes Parra Foundation
Board of directorsas of 04/15/2022
Ms. Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes
Diane Griffin Enterprises, LLC
Ms. Claudin Forbes
Seneca Gates
Claudia Rountree
Doug Snyder
Julius Powell
Adwoa Aidoo
Earl Griffin
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes