Supporting Brazilian immigrant women in NYC.
Together, we can make a difference. From leadership development to professional development and healing through art programs, learn more about our programs and approach, and how you can be part of this change!
We are a community-based organization aimed at increasing the economic and political power of Brazilian immigrant women living in New York. Our vision is to provide immigrant women the tools needed to heal the trauma of family separation, discrimination, and abuse through artistic expression; raise their voices through leadership development; and remove barriers to political visibility and economic power, in order to make a positive and tangible social impact for all immigrants.
Who are we?
We created the annual Women With Garra awards in 2019 to honor Brazilian women who have gone through countless challenges and today serve as inspiration for our team and so many other women. Learn more about our Women With Garra Awards and book today.
Honoring Brazilian women
What does GARRA mean to you?
“For me, to have Garra is to have the capacity to bloom – against all odds, and lifting up all of the women you meet along your way.” - Emma Vitória, Illustrator
“Garra for me is to live life in a light way while knowing how hard it is the lack of opportunities, support, and representativity. Still, I continue to inspire others to dream!” - Inês Ferreira, Influencer
“Garra is to have the courage to cross the ocean and start over in a new continent.” - Cleusa Paula, Esthetician
