The Paper Fig Foundation

Paper Fig Foundation (PFF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York.

1) Empowerment for Women

We are committed to providing opportunities to girls/women who have an interest in a career in fashion design and small business entrepreneurship.

2) Education

We are committed to reinforcing partnerships that ensure young children can attend schools and that they have the necessary supplies and required items.

3) Diagnostic and Prenatal Health

We are committed to b

03/08/2024

Relentless Hope and a Beautiful Legacy - https://mailchi.mp/paperfigfoundation/womensmonth2024

Photos from The Paper Fig Foundation's post 01/30/2024

Love is late nights arm in arm on the city streets, holding on to each other for strength and warmth. Love is sharing traditional foods that you learned to cook in the homeland that was stolen from you. Love is cheering each other on, holding each other up. Love is never giving up on someone, even when it seems like hope is lost. Because sometimes, like today, miracles happen.

Photos from The Paper Fig Foundation's post 01/24/2024
12/22/2023

Another year come and gone - https://mailchi.mp/1cbd9ad84610/hope-springs-eternal-9455938

12/14/2023
Photos from The Paper Fig Foundation's post 12/12/2023

So many awesome collaborations for our Holiday Bazaar in NYC this week! Check out www.paperfig.org/holiday-bazaar for details!

11/28/2023

Giving Tuesday Letter from the Founder - https://mailchi.mp/009c495b112c/hope-springs-eternal-9450414

11/07/2023

Giving Tuesday - TRANSFORM - https://mailchi.mp/3759e71d547b/hope-springs-eternal-9440086

09/06/2023

Happy Fall from Paper Fig! - https://mailchi.mp/1e4921c11245/hope-springs-eternal-9420362

Photos from The Paper Fig Foundation's post 08/07/2023

We Are All Connected - THANK YOU! - https://mailchi.mp/dbe6bf9c2c31/weareallconnected-9415334

03/31/2023

Celebrating Women's Power

'Stand With Afghan Women' Benefit Will Be Held Thursday in Bridgehampton - 27 East 03/20/2023

'Stand With Afghan Women' Benefit Will Be Held Thursday in Bridgehampton - 27 East By Emily Weitz The United States-based Paper Fig Foundation has dedicated itself to empowering and supporting women creators. On Thursday, March 23, it will host “Stand with Afghan Women” at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork M

Photos from The Paper Fig Foundation's post 02/27/2023

How and why I'm deepening my connection to PFF - https://mailchi.mp/7dbf44936677/as-2022-comes-to-a-close-9368118

Master Class - Advancing Your Skills — Paper Fig Foundation 02/09/2023

https://www.paperfig.org/communitystories/masterclass

Master Class - Advancing Your Skills — Paper Fig Foundation Fiona and Blak teach more than advanced skills: they teach business acumen and instill confidence.

Photos from The Paper Fig Foundation's post 01/27/2023

Check out our 2022 Impact Report! - https://mailchi.mp/00a2bf9bce2c/as-2022-comes-to-a-close-9354858

Paper Fig on Instagram: "Today at Paperfig Sewing school we are making cowrie shell bracelets. From conception to realization, yes we are warriors and leveling up. #consciousness #community #collaboration" 01/19/2023

Paper Fig on Instagram: "Today at Paperfig Sewing school we are making cowrie shell bracelets. From conception to realization, yes we are warriors and leveling up. #consciousness #community #collaboration" Paper Fig shared a post on Instagram: "Today at Paperfig Sewing school we are making cowrie shell bracelets. From conception to realization, yes we are warriors and leveling up. ". Follow their account to see 826 posts.

Photos from The Paper Fig Foundation's post 01/15/2023

When Managing Director and James Harrington, CEO of , meet serendipitously at a family memorial in upstate New York, you’ve gotta believe that . They worked together to get clean water to the health center a year ago - but hadn’t met face to face until now.

01/03/2023

Happy birthday to our very own Area Supervisor , cheers to a new year.
Paperfig Fam let us wish our gorgeous lady here a beautiful Birthday 🎂

12/30/2022

As 2022 comes to a close... - https://mailchi.mp/9481cfab79ee/as-2022-comes-to-a-close

12/27/2022

These beautiful sterling silver earrings were made especially for the Paper Fig Foundation by . 100% of proceeds go to support our programs in Uganda.
For your pair, make an $85 donation (shipping included) and include the note “pff earrings”, as well as your name, address and email.

12/15/2022

Tonight will be a special night - We are all connected, and tonight we bring friends from East Africa together with friends from New York to support our small but mighty , which has been doing the steady work to empower girls and women in East Africa, connecting humans across oceans. Listen to the kora player, sip wine, and see the work of the graduates of the sewing school. Bring some items home to give unique and deeply meaningful gifts at the holidays. And raise a glass with us.

12/13/2022

Last week Emily Weitz and Laurie DeJong of the The Paper Fig Foundation discussed their organization with our club. The Paper Fig Foundation helps women in Africa to become financially independent.

12/13/2022

Thank you to the Newark Rotary 7120, NY for hosting our team and listening to our story. As we work hard ti provide opportunities for women and girls in East Africa, we appreciate the care and support coming from an ocean away.

Last week Emily Weitz and Laurie DeJong of the The Paper Fig Foundation discussed their organization with our club. The Paper Fig Foundation helps women in Africa to become financially independent.

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Happy birthday to our incredible Area Supervisor Edith Muhindo. We simply couldn’t do it without you. We love you!
Women require autonomy over their finances, their education, and their bodies. #pff will always stand for womens empower...
Happy birthday to Edith Muhindo, our fearless leader in Kasese, Uganda. You are the embodiment of women’s empowerment, a...

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