The Global Ambassadors Program (GAP) is designed for women leaders of purpose-driven businesses, social enterprises and non-profit organizations – providing mentorship, training and a network of support to help grow your organization and your personal development.

This fall GAP will take place in New York City November 6-10 and will address the ongoing needs and challenges facing women leaders in the handmade and handcraft sector from around the world who are addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges, such as economic empowerment and human rights. GAP NYC will also underscore the critical function that women can—and must—play in moving their nation forward by amplifying the role of women as drivers of innovation and socio-economic growth.

The program includes mentoring sessions and strategic workshops focused on building : access to markets, organizational management, financial acumen and leadership skills.

The program is a partnership between Vital Voices, a leading NGO in women’s leadership and development and Bank of America, based on a shared belief in the need to invest in women who are creating economic and social progress around the world.

If selected for the Global Ambassadors Program, you will receive:

Travel, accommodations and meals to participate in the in-person program in New York City in the week of November 6-10, 2023.

Trainings on:

• Market Access
• Product Development
• Storytelling
• A Product Critique with well-known Designers
• A marketplace opportunity to showcase and sell your products
• Mentorship with a small group of established woman executives.
• Inclusion in the Vital Voices network of more than 20,000 women from 184 countries and territories around the world.
• Opportunity for cross-cultural exchange with women from around the globe.
• Opportunities for your business/organization to be profiled via digital channels, social media and in earned media coverage

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