Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Engaging Women and Girls of Color Initiative

Engaging Women and Girls of Color (EWGOC) is a community-driven platform that uplifts the voices of women and girls, including trans individuals, with an emphasis on women and girls of color to lead conversations and shape solutions around their well-being. Designed for ages 10 and older, the initiative empowers participants to share their stories, address disparities, and thrive.

Our Approach

The EWGOC Initiative aims to invest in, collaborate with, and promote grassroots organizations across Philadelphia that support women and girls, with a focus on addressing disparities at the intersections of behavioral health and four critical areas:

• Income gap.
• Holistic health.
• Educational attainment.
• Political leadership.