Glasswing International

Glasswing International

Non-profit Organization Management

New York, New York 20,380 followers

Every child deserves a community that believes in them.

About us

Glasswing is an innovative non-profit organization that empowers youth and communities to address the root causes of poverty, violence, and migration through education, health, and community resilience programs We work with youth facing poverty and extreme violence in some of the most dangerous countries in the world. Many of these children, lacking a sense of safety and stability, flee their homes or face other life-threatening situations. Despite these challenges, by harnessing the power of community, we provide them with opportunities to thrive and they become part of the solution. Glasswing’s work is rooted in community engagement. We forge partnerships with international and local governments, corporations, non-profits, and civil society, building on, strengthening, and mobilizing existing resources to deliver high impact, sustainable solutions. Our Work: • Build students’ core life skills and resilience through weekly, year-round, extracurricular programs, and psychosocial support in public schools • Provide out-of-school, unemployed youth with economic opportunities through leadership, entrepreneurship, and employability training • Empower girls by providing safe spaces and building their social, educational, and financial capabilities • Train community leaders and public servants (e.g. teachers, medical personnel, police) in trauma-informed care and restorative practices • Support the reintegration of individuals and families that have been displaced or migrated by providing trauma support, education, and job training • Certify healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and first responders in emergency life support • Transform public spaces - such as schools and parks - through community-led volunteer projects Our Impact: Since 2007, Glasswing International has: • Impacted 1.5 million+ lives • Grown from three to 300 employees • Mobilized over $90M for programming • Worked in over 550 public schools

Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2007
Specialties
Health, Education, Community Development, Volunteering, Corporate Social Responsibility, Violence Prevention, and Philanthropy

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    What does mental health mean to you? Our SanaMente mental health team recently reached out to people from across El Salvador to ask them that question. We spoke with healthcare workers, educators, young people, and community leaders from diverse communities who have faced different challenges related to mental health. The responses reminded us that, while every journey toward emotional well-being is unique, we can be inspired and motivated by others’ experiences. From Ernesto, a community leader whose family has been supporting a neighbor who struggles with substance abuse, to Tatiana, a doctor who curates meditation playlists as a way to heal, the stories shared are powerful and practical. We have collected them into a resource that we hope you will find helpful during your own mental health journey: “Community Voices for Mental Health.” In it, you’ll find: - Real stories of practicing mental health in everyday life - Practical strategies and self-care ideas based on community members' experiences To everyone who participated and gifted us with your stories, insights, and openness, we thank you! Access the complete “Community Voices for Mental Health” booklet here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egwzSYM9 _____ ¿Qué significa la salud mental para ti?  Recientemente, nuestro equipo de salud mental se acercó a personas de nuestra comunidad en El Salvador para hacerles esa misma pregunta.  Hablamos con trabajadores de la salud, educadores, jóvenes y líderes comunitarios que han enfrentado diferentes desafíos relacionados con la salud mental.  Las respuestas nos recordaron que, aunque cada camino hacia el bienestar emocional es único, podemos inspirarnos y motivarnos a través de las experiencias de otras personas. Desde Ernesto, un líder comunitario cuya familia ha estado apoyando a un vecino que lucha con el abuso de sustancias, hasta Tatiana, una doctora que crea listas de reproducción de meditación como una forma de sanar, las historias compartidas son poderosas y prácticas.  Hemos recopilado estas historias en un recurso que esperamos te sea útil durante tu propio viaje hacia la salud mental: "Voces Comunitarias para la Salud Mental". En este recurso, encontrarás:   - Historias reales de cómo practicar la salud mental en la vida cotidiana   - Estrategias prácticas e ideas de autocuidado basadas en las experiencias de los miembros de la comunidad  A todas las personas que participaron y nos contaron sus historias, ideas y ejercicios, ¡les damos las gracias!  Accede al recurso completo aquí:   🔗 https://lnkd.in/et6JH5SA #SanaMente #MentalHealth #SaludMental #RealTalk

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    🚀 We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Vibra en Alta! Together, we’re creating opportunities for youth and transforming entire school communities in Medellín, Colombia 🌎✨ In Medellín’s vulnerable communities, we will work together to ensure that public schools are safe learning spaces. We’re building a foundation where students thrive, teachers and caregivers have what they need to support young people and one another, and barriers to learning and well-being are broken down. Our goal: give young people access to the opportunities they deserve, so they can unlock their full potential 🌟 A huge thanks to J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer for their unwavering support and commitment to driving positive change! And a special shout-out to I AM I World for their incredible support. This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration and the transformative impact we can achieve together. We're excited to witness the long-term results of this work. _____ 🚀 ¡Nos llena de emoción anunciar una nueva alianza con Vibra en Alta! En conjunto, estamos creando oportunidades para la juventud y transformando comunidades educativas enteras en Medellín, Colombia. 🌎✨ En las comunidades de Medellín, trabajaremos para garantizar que las escuelas públicas sean espacios seguros de aprendizaje. Estamos construyendo una base en la que las y los estudiantes puedan prosperar, donde maestras, maestros y personas cuidadoras tengan lo necesario para apoyar a jóvenes, así como apoyarse entre ellas y ellos mismos, y se eliminen las barreras del aprendizaje y el bienestar. Nuestro objetivo: brindar a la juventud acceso a las oportunidades que merecen, para que puedan desbloquear todo su potencial 🌟 ¡Un enorme agradecimiento a J Balvin y Valentina Ferrer por su apoyo incondicional y su compromiso con impulsar el cambio positivo! Y un agradecimiento especial a I AM I World por su increíble apoyo. Esta alianza es un testimonio del poder de la colaboración y del impacto transformador que podemos lograr en conjunto. Nos llena de emoción ser testigos de los resultados a largo plazo de este trabajo. #ThisIsOurCommunity #NuestraComunidad #VibraEnAlta #GlasswingInternational #YouthEmpowerment #EmpoderamientoJuvenil #YouthDevelopment #DesarrolloJuvenil

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    Plaza disponible para Colombia Oficial de Bienestar Integral - Ciudad Valledupar La aplicación deberá ser presentada en forma electrónica, enviando tu hoja de vida y carta de presentació a: nguevara@glasswing.org a más tardar el 20 de octubre 2024. En el asunto indicar: Oficial de Bienestar Integral - Valledupar Consulta los términos de referencia en: https://lnkd.in/epymDru ------------------------------------------------------------ hashtag #jobopening hashtag #jobopportunity hashtag #empleos hashtag #cv hashtag #oportunidadlaboral

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    Thank you for an extraordinary night of shared hope for the future! ✨ Glasswing’s 10th Annual Benefit Gala was our biggest ever, with 450 people coming together to create lasting change. Together, we raised $1.3 million for children, youth, and families, increasing access to our education, health, and youth-empowerment programs in 15 countries 🌍. We were honored to celebrate Valentina Ferrer, who continuously inspires us with her volunteerism, and Howard G. Buffett, chairman and CEO of The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and recipient of our first-ever Glasswing Humanitarian Award. An incredible highlight took place when The Howard G. Buffett Foundation pledged $11.6 million to Glasswing’s youth programming in Central America. This support will allow us to reach thousands more young people. Many thanks to Howard G. Buffett and his son, Howard Warren Buffett, who shared this phenomenal news. Another major highlight came when Valentina Ferrer announced a new partnership with Glasswing and J Balvin’s foundation Vibra en Alta to support youth in Colombia. We are thrilled by this opportunity to bring mental health and education programming to more young people. A heartfelt thanks to our co-chairs, host committee, and all our supporters. Your contributions fuel our drive to build a brighter future for communities across the Americas 🦋. ________ ¡Gracias por una noche extraordinaria de esperanza compartida para el futuro✨ La 10ª Gala Anual de Glasswing fue nuestra más grande hasta ahora, con 450 personas reunidas para crear un cambio duradero. Recaudamos $1.3 millones para niñas, niños, jóvenes y familias, aumentando el acceso a nuestros programas de educación, salud y empoderamiento juvenil en 15 países 🌍. Tuvimos el honor de celebrar a Valentina Ferrer, quien nos inspira constantemente con su voluntariado, y a Howard G. Buffett, presidente y CEO de The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, quien recibió nuestro primer Premio Humanitario de Glasswing. Un momento increíble fue cuando la Fundación Howard G. Buffett se comprometió a donar $11.6 millones para nuestros programas juveniles en Centroamérica. Este apoyo nos permitirá llegar a miles de jóvenes más. Muchas gracias a Howard G. Buffett y a su hijo, Howard Warren Buffett, por compartir esta fenomenal noticia. Otro gran momento fue cuando Valentina Ferrer anunció una nueva alianza con Glasswing y la fundación de J Balvin, Vibra en Alta, para apoyar a jóvenes en Colombia. Estamos emocionados por esta oportunidad de llevar programas de salud mental y educación a más jóvenes. Un agradecimiento sincero a las co organizadoras, miembros del comité anfitrión, amigas y amigos. Sus contribuciones nos impulsan para construir un futuro más brillante para las comunidades de América🦋. Photos/Fotos: Anthony Tudisco and Deonté Lee/BFA.com #GlasswingGala #Gala #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #MesNacionalDeLaHerenciaHispana

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    A heartfelt thank you to the sponsors of tomorrow’s Tenth Annual Glasswing International Benefit Gala! ⭐ It’s because of you that we’re able to continue our work addressing critical challenges in the Americas. Thank you for your commitment to youth, communities, and transformational change. ¡Un sincero agradecimiento a los patrocinadores de la décima Gala Benéfica Anual de Glasswing International que se celebrará mañana! ⭐ Es gracias a ustedes que podemos continuar nuestro trabajo y abordar desafíos críticos en América. Gracias por su compromiso con la juventud, las comunidades y el cambio transformador. The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, I Am I World, Carmen Busquets, John Skipper, John Moore, Laura Fontana, Amzak Capital Management, Morgan Stanley, Dollarcity, Hellman & Friedman, Mayora & Mayora, S.C., The Samayoa Family, Martin Escobari, Daniela Escobari, Patricia Farman-Farmaian, Alex Farman-Farmaian, CEP, Isabel Muyshondt, Orlando Muyshondt, Jana Pasquel De Shapiro, Adam Shapiro, Banco Azul de El Salvador, J.P. Morgan, Asociación Para La Salud Mental, Kirkland & Ellis, Santander, Urban Zen, The Saurel Family, The De Sola Jokisch Family, Ana Khouri, Con Cora Foundation, Intradeco, Jacky Teplitzky, KAPOWDER, Vibra en Alta, 4ndes, Jennifer Gonzalez Roman, Emiliano Román, Celina Sol Zaldívar #GlasswingGala #Gala

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    Thank you Mortenson Family Foundation for a partnership that means progress! As we continue to implement the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodology developed by Pratham Education Foundation, we are gratified by the advances we see every day in the classroom. As one student in a Remedial Club in Honduras told us, “Before, I felt sad that I could not read well. Now I like to read stories. I read them to my little sister so she can sleep.” 📖 Many thanks to the Mortenson Family Foundation for your support of TaRL and educational programming in Honduras that promotes learning, resilience, youth development, and social cohesion. 🇭🇳 _____ ¡Gracias, Mortenson Family Foundation, por una colaboración que marca progreso! Mientras continuamos implementando la metodología Enseñanza al Nivel Correcto (“Teaching at the Right Level” o TaRL, por sus siglas en inglés) desarrollada por Pratham Education Foundation, nos sentimos entusiasmados por los avances que vemos todos los días en el aula. Como nos dijo un estudiante en un Club de Refuerzo Académico en Honduras: “Antes, me sentía triste porque no podía leer bien. Ahora me gusta leer historias. Se las leo a mi hermanita para que se duerma”. 📖 Muchas gracias al Mortenson Family Foundation por su apoyo a TaRL y a los programas educativos en Honduras que promueven el aprendizaje, la resiliencia, el desarrollo juvenil y la cohesión social. 🇭🇳 #Education #Educación #Learning #Aprendizaje #TeachingAtTheRightLevel #EnseñanzaAlNivelCorrecto

    🌎 According to a report from the Inter-American Development Bank, 75% of 15-year-old students in Latin America lack basic math skills, and 55% cannot read and understand a simple text. The region has the potential risk of a 15% increase in school dropouts and a rise in learning poverty from 53% to 63%. ✏️ Glasswing International has adopted the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach as one of the solutions to address this education challenge. TaRL, pioneered by Pratham Education Foundation in India, helps learners acquire reading and math skills quickly by meeting them where they are. TaRL groups elementary-school students according to their learning level, rather than by their age or grade. 🚀 Glasswing has assessed over 9,000 students and provided remedial education to 5,500 students. As a result, 77% of students who participate in the remedial clubs improve their math skills and 80% improve their reading skills, narrowing the learning gaps within their grades. 🌟 Additionally, more than 400 volunteers and teachers have been trained to become facilitators of the methodology and successfully guide children toward their appropriate learning level. As a proud partner, the Mortenson Family Foundation looks forward to seeing Glasswing's continued success and positive impact! To learn more about Glasswing and the progress it has made leveraging TaRL, read here: https://lnkd.in/ejJjQGrx #InternationalDevelopment #Nonprofit

    Teaching at the Right Level: A learning approach from Pratham International

    Teaching at the Right Level: A learning approach from Pratham International

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    Our Tenth Annual Benefit Gala is around the corner! ✨ What an extraordinary group of leaders we have joining us for this milestone, marking ten years of coming together in celebration of young people and their communities. We are so grateful to our Gala Co-Chairs, Dinner Host, and Host Committee: Carmen Busquets, Valentina Bueno Marin, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, John Moore, Victoria Alianelli, Christina Almeida, Alexandra Araujo de Sola Alida Boer Gabriela Henault, Mayra Hernández, Joseph Mongeluzzi PJ Pamulo Alfredo Samayoa, MBA Mauricio J. Samayoa Their passion and dedication are at the heart of lasting impact across Latin America, the Caribbean, and New York City. Learn more about the Glasswing Gala, October 10 in New York City: https://bit.ly/3BhZXLj _____ ¡Nuestra décima Gala Anual está a la vuelta de la esquina! ✨ Qué grupo tan extraordinario de líderes nos acompañará en este evento especial, que marca diez años de unirnos para celebrar a la juventud y sus comunidades. Estamos muy agradecidos con nuestros co-organizadores, anfitrión, y comité organizador. Carmen Busquets, Valentina Bueno Marin, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, John Moore, Victoria Alianelli, Christina Almeida, Alexandra Araujo de Sola Alida Boer Gabriela Henault, Mayra Hernández, Joseph Mongeluzzi PJ Pamulo Alfredo Samayoa, MBA Mauricio J. Samayoa Su pasión y dedicación están en el corazón del impacto duradero en Latinoamérica, el Caribe y la Ciudad de Nueva York. Conoce más sobre la Gala Glasswing que se realizará el 10 de octubre en Nueva York: https://bit.ly/3BhZXLj #GlasswingBenefitGala #GalaAnualGlasswing #Gala #TenYears #DiezAños

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    What a summer! Thanks to our volunteers, Glasswing New York summer students had an active season of learning and discovery. They learned chess, practiced yoga, meditated on a bus, toured museums, wrote comedy skits, and even performed magic 🪄 They also learned about careers in finance, healing, real estate, and the music industry, helping them plan for and shape their future. To our Glasswing New York volunteers, we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for your commitment to unlocking youth potential: BE TIME J.P. Morgan Walk and Talk Learning, Michele Levy, Mayra Hernández, Jacky Teplitzky Joseph Mongeluzzi Pushing Pawns NYC, PJ Pamulo, Chess for Good, Josh Pele, Maria E. Gutierrez Kalra ____ ¡Qué gran verano! Gracias a nuestras voluntarias y voluntarios, las y los estudiantes de Glasswing en Nueva York tuvieron un verano lleno de aprendizaje y descubrimiento. Aprendieron ajedrez, practicaron yoga y meditación, recorrieron museos, escribieron sketches de comedia e incluso hicieron magia. 🪄 También aprendieron sobre carreras en finanzas, bienestar personal y la industria musical, ayudándoles a planificar y dar forma a su futuro. A nuestro equipo de voluntariado de Glasswing Nueva York, no podríamos hacerlo sin ustedes. Gracias por su compromiso con el potencial de la juventud: BE TIME J.P. Morgan Walk and Talk Learning, Michele Levy, Mayra Hernández Jacky Teplitzky Joseph Mongeluzzi Pushing Pawns NYC, PJ Pamulo, Chess for Good, Josh Pele, Maria E. Gutierrez Kalra #summerprograms #programasdeverano #volunteering #voluntariado #education #educación

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    The relaunch event for the JóvenesSí+ Movement was an opportunity for students to engage in conversations with private-sector representatives on new ways to promote professional and personal growth. This year's activities will include webinars on relevant issues for youth development and an Opportunities Fair with different academic and professional resources targeting youth. We are grateful to partner with FUSALMO once again, with support from USAID through the initiative NIDO: Building Safe Communities. ___ El relanzamiento del movimiento JóvenesSí+ fue una gran oportunidad para que estudiantes intercambiaran experiencias e ideas con representantes del sector privado, con el fin de promover esfuerzos para el crecimiento personal y profesional de las y los jóvenes. Algunas de las actividades planificadas para esta edición son webinars para abordar temas claves para el desarrollo de la juventud y una feria de oportunidades profesionales y académicas. Nos emociona unir esfuerzos con FUSALMO para desarrollar este tipo de iniciativas, junto al valioso apoyo de USAID a través del proyecto NIDO: Comunidades Seguras. #BuildingSafeCommunities #ComunidadesSeguras 

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    Te invitamos a ver el video resumen del relanzamiento del movimiento "Jóvenes Sí+", la cual busca brindar oportunidades para la juventud. Gracias a la colaboración con aliados estratégicos como USAID a través del, proyecto NIDO: Comunidades Seguras, ejecutado por Glasswing International, además del apoyo de GIZ Centroamérica que nos ha permitido ampliar esta iniciativa en la región Centroamericana 🌎 ¡Agradecemos a las empresas que formaron parte de este evento! 💪 Enerwire Bancoagrícola Floristeria Florely Direct English SV Concentrix Foundever Banco ABANK Soluciones Corporativas Aracari Studios y Grupo Sertracen.

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    Meet Alejandro Paredes Trapero, the Chief of Party for Jóvenes con Propósito! Jóvenes con Propósito, part of the Central American Service Corps (CASC), is a youth volunteer service initiative that recently launched in Guatemala. It will reach 25,000 youth during the next five years, with skills training, community service internships, and support for education, employment, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Alejandro brings over 25 years of experience in international development, including youth and workforce development and other areas. Previously, he was the Global Program Director at the IPARD Program (FSC-IF/USAID), Regional Director at the Advance Program (FHI360/USAID), and Project Director at the METAS Project (EDC/USAID). Alejandro holds a PhD (Cum Laude) in Economics and Business and international certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Strategic Planning Professional (SPP). He was honored with the PMI Award for Project Excellence – Latin America by the Project Management Institute and named Member of the Year by the International Association for Strategy Professionals. Alejandro’s vision and expertise will help us work toward the goals of CASC, from sustainable processes to a legacy of social impact for and with youth. ____ Únete a nosotros para dar la bienvenida a Alejandro Paredes Trapero a Glasswing. Alejandro es el Director de la iniciativa Jóvenes con Propósito, parte del Cuerpo de Servicio Centroamericano (CASC). Esta iniciativa de servicio voluntario juvenil se lanzó en Guatemala recientemente y alcanzará a 25,000 jóvenes durante los próximos cinco años, con capacitación en habilidades, pasantías de servicio comunitario y apoyo para la educación, el empleo, emprendimiento y la participación cívica. Alejandro aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en desarrollo internacional, específicamente en desarrollo juvenil y laboral, entre otras áreas. Anteriormente, fue el Director Global del Programa IPARD (FSC-IF/USAID), Director Regional del Programa Advance (FHI360/USAID) y Director del Proyecto METAS (EDC/USAID). Alejandro tiene un doctorado (Cum Laude) en Economía y Negocios y certificaciones internacionales como Profesional en Gestión de Proyectos (PMP) y Profesional en Planificación Estratégica (SPP). Fue honrado con el Premio PMI a la Excelencia en Proyectos – América Latina por el Instituto de Gestión de Proyectos y nombrado Miembro del Año por la Asociación Internacional de Profesionales en Estrategia. La visión y experiencia de Alejandro nos ayudarán a trabajar hacia los objetivos de CASC, desde procesos sostenibles hasta un legado de impacto social para y con la juventud. #JóvenesConPropósito #NuestraComunidad #ThisIsOurCommunity #CASC #Guatemala 🇬🇹

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