Resources, Opportunities, and Networks for Black Women and Gender Diverse Youth

The Resource List for Black Young Women and Gender Diverse Youth has been compiled by Fora: Network for Change and is shared with the community as one of our initiatives during Black History Month in February 2022.

1.0 Africa

1.1 Resources

Mental Health & Support Resources

• She Writes Woman

• Strong Minds

1.2 Opportunities

Scholarship & Funding Opportunities

• African-German Network of Excellence in Science – Programme Advocating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 

• Chevening Scholarship

• Leadership & Advocacy for Women in Africa Fellowship

• Leadership Development for African Women Scholarships

• Margaret Sanders AISA Scholarship for Girls

• Zawadi African Fund

1.3 Networks

Employment and Support Services

• Next Generation Women Leaders Conference

• FORWARD – Community Programmes

• YouthKe Young Women Action

Mentor Opportunities

• Peace and Social Change Fellowship Program

2.0 Asia and the Pacific

2.1 Resources

Mental Health & Support Resources

• Black Livity China - Black Girl Blues

• TELL – Counselling Services

2.2 Opportunities

Scholarship & Funding Opportunities

• The Chinese Government African Union Scholarship for Young Africans

2.3 Networks

Employment and Support Services

• Black Women in Korea

3.0 Eastern Europe

3.1 Resources

Mental Health & Support Resources

• Therapy Route

• Warrior Reminder 

3.2 Opportunities

Scholarship & Funding Opportunities

• L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Young Talents Programmes

3.3 Networks

Employment and Support Services

• Next Generation Women Leaders Conference

Mentor Opportunities

• AWE GPS Mentoring

4.0 Latin America & Caribbean States

4.1 Resources

Mental Health & Support Resources

• Bahamas LGBT Equality Advocates

• Caribbean Feminist

• CODE RED for Gender Justice

• Raise Your Voice

• Red Thread

• Solidarite Fanm Ayisyen/Haitian Women’s Solidarity (SOFA)

• United Belize Advocacy Movement

• Woman Inc.

• Women’s Resource Centre Bermuda

• Women’s Rights Centre Suriname

4.2 Opportunities

Scholarship & Funding Opportunities

• Chevening Scholarship

4.3 Networks

Employment and Support Services

• 51% Coalition Jamaica

• Raise Your Voice – Agro Process Facility

• International Federation of Business and Professional Women Barbados

• Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States – Feature Series

• Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States – Youth Empowerment Strategy Programming

• Youth Enhancement Services Belize

Mentor Opportunities

• CariScholar

• The Caribbean Network

5.0 Western Europe and Others

5.1 Western Europe

5.1.1 Resources

Mental Health Resources

• Bayo

• Black Minds Matter UK

• Caribbean & African Health Network

• Rainbow Noir – Social Programs

• Therapy Route

• The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network

• The Empowerment Group

• Warrior Reminder 

5.1.2 Opportunities

Scholarship & Funding Opportunities

• Chevening Scholarship

• GREAT Scholarship for Nigerian Students

• L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Young Talents Programmes

• British Fund for Women Graduates – Scholarships and Bursaries

5.1.3 Networks

Employment and Support Services

• FORWARD – Young People Speak Out!

Mentor Opportunities

• AWE GPS Mentoring

• Black Women in Technology Mentoring Programme

• Each One Teach One Mentoring Programme

5.2 Canada

5.2.1 Resources

Mental Health Resources

• Black Mental Health Matters

• Black Space Winnipeg – Project Heal

• Black Youth Helpline

• Caribbean African Canadian Social Services – Mental Health Counselling

• IMARA Generation Project

• RITES for Black and African-Canadian Youth

• Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY)

• Tropicana Community Services – Mental Health and Counselling Services

• Women’s Health in Women’s Hands – Mental Health Services

5.2.2 Opportunities

Scholarship & Funding Opportunities

• African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

• Africville Heritage Trust – Scholarship Awards Program

• Black Business and Professional Association – BBPA National Scholarship

• Black Foundations of Canadian Networks – Scholarship

• Buddy Daye Scholarship Fund

• CBTU – Young Women’s Post Secondary Scholarship Program

• Dr. Gervan Fearon Graduate Studies Scholarship

• Kinross Gold Corporation Scholarship Fund

• RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Black Youth

• Robert K. Brown Scholarship

5.2.3 Networks

Employment and Support Services

• Black Business and Professional Association – Women Mentorship Program

• Black Peer Education Network

• Black Youth Employment Assistance Program

• BMI – Career Readiness Series – Tools to Propel

• Tropicana Community Services – Employment Support and Services

• Women’s Health in Women’s Hands – netWORKING Mentorship Project

Mentor Opportunities

• Black Mentorship Inc. (BMI) – BMI Propel Mentorship

• BMI – Creating the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders

• L.E.A.R.N. After-School Program

• The Caribbean Network

• The Come Up – Community Mentorship Program

• The Come Up – Leadership Program

• The Come Up – Youth Empowerment Initiative

• Community of Support - MD Program

5.3 United States of America

5.3.1 Resources

Mental Health Resources

• Black Female Therapists

• Black Girl in Om

• Black Girls Smile – Mental Health Programs

• Black Mental Wellness – Counselling Services

• Charlyne McFarland Therapy Assistance Program

• Love is Louder – Mental Health Resources

• Loveland Foundation – Loveland Therapy Fund

• Mind Health: Shop Talk

• National Queer and Trans Therapists of Colour

• Rest for Resistance

• Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness

• The STEM Scholar vs COVID-19 Program

• Therapy for Black Girls

5.3.2 Opportunities

Scholarship & Funding Opportunities

• Change Agent Fellowship

• Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Woman of Substance Scholarship

• Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship

• Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

• Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

• Orchard’s Scholarship for Women of Colour in STEM

• Ron Brown Scholarship

• Sherelle T. and Timothy T. Carper III Scholarship

• United Negro College Fund – Scholarships

• Women’s Law & Public Policy Fellowship Program

5.3.3 Networks

Employment and Support Services

• Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program

• Guided Pathway Support Program

• National Society of Black Engineers/Honeywell Integrated Pipeline Program

• Ruth and Norman Rales Leaders Network

Mentor Opportunities

• Black Career Women’s Network

• Black Girls in Tech Mentoring Program

• Black Girls Mentorship Program

5.4 Australia

5.4.1 Resources

Mental Health Resources

• Beyond Blue

• Embrace Multicultural Mental Health

• Transcultural Mental Health Centre

5.4.2 Opportunities

Scholarship & Funding Opportunities

• Franklin Women – Carer’s Scholarship

• Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence

• Victorian Scholarship Program

• Women and Leadership Australia Scholarships

• Women’s Regional, Rural and Remote Diversity Scholarships 2022

5.4.3 Networks

Employment and Support Services

• Centre for Multicultural Youth – Youth Leadership Programs

• Centre for Multicultural Youth – Employment Empowers

• Centre for Multicultural Youth – My Career Pathway

• Participate, Advocate, Communicate, and Engage (PACE) Women’s Leadership Program

• Women’s Leadership Initiative – LeadershipConnect 

Mentor Opportunities

• Franklin Women – Mentoring Program

• The Remarkable Woman

• Women in Leadership Development Program

• Women’s Leadership Initiative’s Leadership & Mentorship

A special thank you to Janan Lewars and Michelle Quaye for their contributions!