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Diana Mao Kelly joined a powerhouse panel at TECH WEEK by a16z. Moderated by Sue Xu, partner at Amino Capital along with Brandon Saito, from Wells Fargo the topic was The Rise of Family Offices and Their Impact on Generative AI Investments.’ The panelists discussed in part the growth and influence of family offices to make transformative investments. They and Diana emphasized the power of giving back as a lifelong commitment and the promise and power of generative AI to address critical issues like human trafficking and poverty. Other panel members included: • Larry Li Managing Partner at Amino Capital; Forbes Midas Seed Lister in 2023, 2024, and Top 5 AI Trendsetter in 2024; Early investor in Chime, Weee!, Replit, Rippling, Webflow. • Desiree Pierce, Senior Lead Family Office Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Family Office • Michelle C Lee, Philanthropist and Personality & Identity Formation Coach • Mark Eibel, CFA Director of Client Investment Strategies at Russell Investments

This year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) theme was “Leaving No One Behind: Acting Together for Advancing Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations.” During that same week, Nomi Network was honored to host our Corporate Summit at the Delegates' Dining Room at the United Nations. “Partnership is in the DNA of the UN Global Compact. We know that we can do so much more working together than any of us can do independently,” said Angus Rennie, Interim Chief of Staff, United Nations Global Compact. “The innovative approach Nomi Network has in working with companies is a great model for collaboration with lasting impact. Your focus on economic empowerment is in line with the work of the UN Global Compact.” He went on to speak about the Forward Faster initiative, which is a challenge for companies to increase their ambition and commitment in key areas, such as to pay living wages across their organizations by 2030. As an organization dedicated to creating economic opportunities for survivors and women at risk of human trafficking, we show our commitment to leaving no one behind, especially vulnerable women and girls, as they build better futures. Read more at our blog: https://lnkd.in/gJ35FRe4.

To celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the potential of all girls. Every girl deserves access to opportunity, safety, education, and support to grow into tomorrow’s leaders and change-makers. This poster was created by a youth in our Adolescent Girls Empowerment Program (AGEP) in Jharkhand, India. Through her art, she has already made an impact as a changemaker. It was entered into a government-sponsored competition celebrating the theme "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" (Save Girls, Educate Girls). It was awarded second place! Put every girl in first place by investing in their potential today to build a better tomorrow. The poster's image is of a girl child, illustrating how education is freedom while child marriage is like slavery. She chose to draw a bride with tears and chains to symbolize the bondage of early marriage. The tree has different branches with slogans on the value of girls written in Hindi and is beautiful poetry (see below). She also included the local helpline phone numbers to encourage girls to get support. 1. जो देश महिलाओं का सम्मान करता है वह धरती पर स्वर्ग के समान होता है। English Translation 1: A country that respects women is like heaven on earth. 2.बेटियां प्रकृति का एक अनमोल उपहार हैं और किसी को भी उनका अनादर नहीं करना चाहिए। एक लड़की को पहचान और जीवन देने वाले माता-पिता का सम्मान किया जाना चाहिए। English Translation 2: The girl child is a precious gift from nature, and one must not disrespect them. Parents who give identity and life to a girl must be revered. 3. वह एक औरत है। वह जीवन का निर्माण कर सकती है. जो जीवन बनाता है उसे नष्ट करने वाले आप कौन होते हैं? English Translation 3: She is a woman. She can create life. Who are you to destroy the one who creates life?

The 2024 Nomi Network Corporate Summit brought actionable insights and a clear call to action for strong Corporate and Nonprofit partnerships. Attendees heard from C-Suite leaders, such as Matthew McCarthy, technology and AI experts like Diya Wynn, United Nations Leaders like Kirsi Madi, and Ambassadors-at-Large for Monitoring and Reporting on Human Trafficking John Richmond and Susan Coppedge. Read about some of the highlights of the day here. Stay tuned as the conversation continues. Become part of the Network today at https://lnkd.in/eit-4eh4

The 2024 Nomi Network Corporate Summit delivered actionable insights, a call to courageous corporate action, and inspiration to be economic accelerators for vulnerable women and girls. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from someone who was in the Delegate’s Dining Room at the United Nations with us. The conversation continues. Stay tuned for more highlights and calls to action. Charles Mukuka, a Partner with HEB, “Your meticulous efforts facilitated game-changing conversations, forged strategic connections, and ignited collaborative momentum. The speakers delivered captivating presentations, sparking profound inspiration and introspection. Their powerful themes and thought-provoking insights continue to resonate.”

Thank you doesn’t feel like enough for how you support the women and girls of Nomi Network. We recently wrapped up our North Texas Giving Day Campaign, sponsored by the Communities Foundation of Texas. Through your generosity, we raised $19,840 to support our Youth Workforce Empowerment Program in Dallas! Funding directly provides more educational opportunities to the girls we serve, empowers them to explore fulfilling careers, and gives back to their communities. With your continued support, we can continue to work where it’s most challenging until every woman and girl can reach her full potential.

There's still time to give! Thank you to everyone who has participated in North Texas Giving Day! So far you've helped us raise $4,300 for our Youth Workforce Development program in Dallas! Our donation page will be up and running for the rest of the day, you can follow this link to make a donation and learn more about Nomi Network's work in Dallas County: https://bit.ly/3ZwVGOi Your support will help us continue to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable youth in our community.