RISE (Respect, Inclusion, Support & Equity) is Ma Mukti’s groundbreaking movement-driven campaign designed to elevate and center women, especially women of color, leadership within social justice movements. We’re transforming our movements by investing in women leaders who heal, lead authentically, and drive justice from the inside out.
RISE CAMPAIGN (Respect, Inclusion, Support, & Equity)
Authentic movement alignment requires Respect, Inclusion, Support, & Equity.
Transforming Movements from the Inside Out
Women, especially women of color, have long led on the frontlines, yet remain underrepresented at top leadership tables. RISE is changing this. Through deep healing justice practices, strategic leadership training, and robust networks of support, RISE is shifting power and elevating women of color to positions of authentic influence. Our goal: heal movements, nurture leaders, and transform communities.
Our Vision for Radical Impact
By 2028, RISE will:
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Engage 500 women leaders, supporting their leadership paths grounded in healing justice.
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Partner with 50-75 organizations to actively commit to equitable, healing-centered leadership.
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Ensure at least 50% of participants move into senior leadership roles.
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Build thriving, healing-centered networks reaching 75% of participants nationally.
RISE is more than a campaign; it’s a movement revolution driven by the transformational power of women.
Healing the Gap: Aligning Values with Practice
Movements speak of equity, justice, and inclusion—but too often, internal practices fall short. RISE seeks to heal this gap by aligning our movement’s external values with internal realities. By investing deeply in the healing and leadership of women, RISE cultivates resilient, visionary leaders who authentically embody justice, driving deeper, lasting social transformation.
ELLA: Where Leadership Meets Liberation
At the heart of RISE is ELLA (Emergent Leadership for Liberation & Action)—our innovative leadership development pipeline created and designed explicitly for women. ELLA combines personal transformation, healing justice practices, and strategic leadership training to develop bold, courageous leaders ready to lead with authenticity, wellness, and unwavering integrity. Through retreats, trainings, and workshops, ELLA nurtures leaders who don’t just speak of change—they embody it.
Join the Movement: Support Women Leaders
Join RISE—a bold movement investing in the healing, leadership, and empowerment of women of color. Together, we’re reshaping the future of our movements from the inside out. Whether you’re a frontline organizer, movement ally, or funder ready to support transformative change, your voice, energy, and investment are vital. Let’s build equitable leadership that truly mirrors our communities—leadership rooted in healing, justice, and collective liberation.
Embodied Organizing: The Heart of RISE
RISE is rooted in Ma Mukti’s transformative Embodied Organizing model—an innovative approach that integrates personal healing, somatic awareness, and intentional leadership practices into a new set of community organizing skills. By embedding this model deeply into our leadership development, RISE cultivates women of color leaders who authentically embody the justice and equity they strive for externally. Embodied Organizing ensures leaders act from a grounded place, centered in self-awareness, resilience, and collective healing, creating movements powerful enough to sustain lasting, systemic change.
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