Jeebito-Projectdv

Jeebito meaning survivor is a New York city based Sustainable -for-profit organization. Our mission is to empower low-income immigrant women. We hire Domestic Violence survivors so that they can gainfully employ themselves. Jeebito was founded as an off shoot of Wishwas Inc a not for profit in 2020 as a response to a growing number of immigrant women in Queens who lacked access to capital and sustainable work. It was in the midst of the economic recession when many women were becoming even more isolated and vulnerable with no safety net or insurance. Some had never opened a bank account and many were left out of all financial decisions made in their families and communities. About Wishwas: Starting with donated space from the Kew Gardens Community Center, Wishwas started organizing weekly meetings where women could practice their communication skills, engage in skill-based training and develop relationships with each other. The idea of co-operatives emerged as a self-sustaining alternative for women to gain control of their livelihoods.