GEEZ Louise is a nonprofit organization located in Des Moines, Iowa that aims to create social change through sisterhood and feminism. The organization provides various programming focused on safety, honesty, female-responsive and strength-based approaches. Programming includes a feminist book club, self-defense classes, meditation, advocacy events and more. GEEZ Louise's goal is to empower women and girls through relationship building, skill development, and participation in social change.

1. 515 – 28th Street
Des Moines, Iowa
www.geezlouise.org
515-418-3354
lori@geezlouise.org

2. Creating Change
through
Sisterhood and
Feminism

4. • Feminism
• Safety
• Honesty
• Female responsive
programming
• Strength-based programming

5. There is great need for
safe places as
derogatory
statements, harassment,
and abuse occur every
day.

6. The movement
for social,
political
and
economic
equality
of
men and women

7. GEEZ Louise offers
a variety of
opportunities…

8. • to help support
relationships
• to talk out issues
• to look for solutions

9. • to learn new skills
• to learn from other’s
experiences
• to form new relationships
• to create a sisterhood with
other women of all ages

10. • to find balance
• to create wholeness
• develop self-confidence
• build awareness

11. • to expand experiences
• to learn new things
• to participate in social
change

12. • Youth/adult partnership
• Feminist Book Club
• Alternative Magazine
• Lively Conversations
• Practice Feminism

13. • Girls Self-Efficacy Training
• Yes, You Can!
• Creative Arts/Drama
• Self-defense
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Sisterhood Skills

14. • Tai-Chi
• Team Building
• Labyrinths
• Esoteric Healing
• Past Life Regressions
• Meditation
• Self-Care

15. • Voice at the Table
• Advocacy
• Community Awareness
Events
• Practice Sisterhood Daily
• Training/Consultation

16. • Practice Sisterhood Daily
• Donate time and/or money
• Visit our website
• Attend Community Events
• Support the women and girls in
your life
• Speak out against sexism, racism
and homophobia