My Sista, My Friend Leadership Development Circle Mission

The goal of the leadership circle is to provide a wellness of mind, body, and spirit for young women by targeting under served populations.

Eye of the Artists Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization founded by artist/poet Annie Ruth, is spear-heading this unique effort to help educate and empower young women through celebrating sisterhood, the arts, education, and literacy. My Sista, My Friend is a 12-month development mentoring and teaching format that benefits sisters ages 14– 19.

The My Sista, My Friend Leadership Development Circle puts women into action! Actively making a difference. Our young women are literally dying in the streets and it takes the power of sisters (collectively) to make a difference.

THE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE INTRODUCTION

The first day of the leadership training is particpation in an evening art exhibit unveiling called Dada Rafiki, which will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eye of the Artists Foundation will unveil a permanent collection of art created by community artists and poets that honor 26 positive women in the Greater Cincinnati area that positively impact youth.

The evening is a special tribute to Dada Rafiki honorees and a celebration of sisterhood that directly connects the leadership development participants with the 26 positive women role models in our community in an intimate setting.