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Listen to the heart behind BEFA...

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Some women do not need pity.
They need a way back to themselves...

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We are rebuilding lives.


We are restoring dignity.
 

We are shaping a world where no Woman is left behind
and no Child is forgotten.

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JUSTICE AND ADVOCACY

Legal Aid Program – Providing legal representation, court access, and policy advocacy for women and children facing violence, abuse, and injustice...

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BEFA Films – Telling authentic women’s stories that inspire global action, promote gender equality, and eradicate gender-based violence and harmful practices...

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EMPOWERED LIVING

BEFA Haven – Provides more than housing. We create safe, stable, and dignified living environments where women and families can rebuild their lives, restore their confidence, and move forward with strength...

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ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

BEFA Wealth Circle– Where Women and Men unite to rewrite the rules of wealth and power...

How We Restore Lives...

Help a woman find her way back to herself. Support BEFA Today 

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BEFA Women and Child Care Foundation is a 501(C)(3)Nonprofit 
EIN: 87-2597512

BEFA Women and Child Care Foundation Inc. is committed to ensuring that all programs, services, and activities are free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. This commitment applies to every aspect of our operations, including employment, education, housing, and service delivery.

In compliance with federal and state civil rights laws, BEFA has designated the following individual to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under these laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable regulations: Civil Rights Coordinator- BERTHA UKONU (Director), 1849 Green Bay Road, Unit 109, Highland Park, IL 60035, 224-818-9915, admin@befafoundation.org

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against or who have questions or concerns regarding civil rights compliance may contact the Civil Rights Coordinator. Complaints may also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or other appropriate agencies.

This notice is available in alternative formats upon request to accommodate persons with disabilities or those with limited English proficiency.

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