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WDGA USA

Where Destiny Gets Accomplished! (USA)

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About WDGA - USA

WDGA encourages our youth to participate in community activities, both locally and globally. Participants in the United States join with their counterparts in Africa to achieve similar objectives by working through cultural exchanges. Teens collaborate and organize community events in their respective communities.

Our Impact By the Numbers

3700

Program Youths since 2006

450

Family members since 2023

1200

Peace ambassadors

Institutions of learning impacted

50+

Employers

Hundreds

Students Employed

Our Initiative In USA

Our goal is to educate, expose and empower the youth of the USA, and to help their lights shine as bright as possible.

USA Chapter Stories

VOICES OF IMPACT - Its my story too!

Real experiences from youth scholars and parents whose lives have been enriched by WDGA USA programs.

USA Student & Parent (Father & son):

“The Parent Network meeting was incredibly helpful and uplifting. It was great to connect with other parents and encouraging to chat about our children’s interests and future plans. Overall, a valuable experience”. According to the son, “I expected WDGA to help me gain the skills that would lead to an internship or a job in the future. It has been very helpful to me and I’ve enjoyed the time I’ve spent with them. Learning from mentors about their career journeys has been very enlightening.”

USA Alum & Career Scholar:

"WDGA provided the guidance, professional network, and career readiness training that helped me transition successfully into the modern workforce."

Celebrating Success

Our Graduates

Explore albums of our proud graduates from various WDGA USA programs.

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Training & Workshops

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Some of Our Global Sponsors

Partnerships

3STEPS2WORK

STEP 1

Equips youth with problem-solving skills to resolve conflict.

Get Along

STEP 2

Provides the career development skills to become employable.

Get Ahead

STEP 3

We offer a wide range of services to support students and families at all levels.

Connect Family

THE FIRST STEP - GET ALONG

GOAL #1

To motivate opportunity youth to remain committed to their education by demystifying the path to formal labor market employment and drawing connections between the classroom and the workroom.

GOAL #2

To expose youth to career paths of opportunity and new ways to avert violence, so they can begin to envision hope where they live.

GOAL #3

To empower youth by engaging their voice and developing their leadership skills, in order to cultivate the civic leaders of tomorrow.

GOAL #4

To equip youth with the vocational and interpersonal experience necessary to be competitive in their career path.

GOAL #5

To guide youth through their path to employment, helping them define personal goals and become self-sufficient citizens.

THE SECOND STEP - GET AHEAD

FUNDAMENTAL #1

Relationships matter the most.

FUNDAMENTAL #2

Understand the real problem.

FUNDAMENTAL #3

Shift mindsets and expectations.

FUNDAMENTAL #4

Build capacity – relentlessly.

FUNDAMENTAL #5

Teach grittiness for the long haul.

FUNDAMENTAL #6

Work on social and emotional issues.

FUNDAMENTAL #7

Coaching for life.

THE THIRD STEP - Connect Family

ENCOURAGEMENT #1

Empowering Parents

Our goal is to provide parents with the knowledge and tools they need to support their children’s growth. We offer workshops that focus on effective parenting strategies and child development.

ENCOURAGEMENT #2

Building Stronger Families

We aim to create a supportive community where families can connect, share experiences, and access resources. Our family events foster connection and collaboration, helping families thrive together.

ENCOURAGEMENT #3

Access to Educational Resources

We are committed to ensuring that families have access to essential educational materials and programs. From tutoring services to online courses, we provide resources to enhance learning at home.

ENCOURAGEMENT #4

Promoting Mental Well-being

Recognizing the importance of mental health, we offer resources and support for families facing challenges. Our programs focus on building resilience and fostering emotional well-being.

ENCOURAGEMENT #5

Financial Literacy and Stability

We strive to empower families with financial education, helping them manage budgets, save for the future, and make informed financial decisions that lead to stability.

ENCOURAGEMENT #6

Career Development for Parents

Our goal is to support parents in their career journeys. We provide access to job training, resume workshops, and networking opportunities to help them achieve their professional goals.

Transforming Lives because of you:

FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU - ASANTE (THANK YOU) FOR 20 YEARS AND CONTINUED SUPPORT TO OUR NEXT!

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About WDGA - USA

Our Impact By the Numbers

Our Initiative In USA

VOICES OF IMPACT - Its my story too!

Our Graduates

WDGA_USA GRADUATION

Moments & Impact in United States

WDGA USA

Breakout session at G.E.T. U.P. Summit

WDGAers & friends invite school board to G.E.T. U.P. Summit

Parent Network Meeting

Job Preparation - Mock Interviews

G.E.T. U.P. Summit speaker & students

G.E.T. U.P. Summit Keynote Speaker Devontae Butler

G.E.T. U.P. Summit breakout session-law enforcement

Financial Literacy Family Night

Family Game Night

Conflict Resolution FAMILY NIGHT

Some of Our Global Sponsors

3STEPS2WORK

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

THE FIRST STEP - GET ALONG

GOAL #1

GOAL #2

GOAL #3

GOAL #4

GOAL #5

THE SECOND STEP - GET AHEAD

FUNDAMENTAL #1

FUNDAMENTAL #2

FUNDAMENTAL #3

FUNDAMENTAL #4

FUNDAMENTAL #5

FUNDAMENTAL #6

FUNDAMENTAL #7

THE THIRD STEP - Connect Family

ENCOURAGEMENT #1

Empowering Parents

ENCOURAGEMENT #2

Building Stronger Families

ENCOURAGEMENT #3

Access to Educational Resources

ENCOURAGEMENT #4

Promoting Mental Well-being

ENCOURAGEMENT #5

Financial Literacy and Stability

ENCOURAGEMENT #6

Career Development for Parents

Transforming Lives because of you:

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