Chica Project

“We can’t fail. The chicas we serve are too important, so we do anything and everything to make it work at our expense. When funders are afraid to give, we hold the burden of their fear.” — Zaida Ismatul Oliva, Executive Director of Chica Project

This quote reflects the reality for so many organizations serving girls and young Women of Color.

A new report found that although women and girls of color make up 20% of Greater Boston's population, organizations explicitly serving them receive only a tiny fraction of nonprofit funding.

We're grateful to The Bay State Banner for highlighting this important conversation and for amplifying Zaida's voice. The work our chicas deserve can't depend on moments of crisis—it requires sustained investment, trust, and commitment.

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