Our MISSION

Founded in 2017, The Her Vaga Bound Roots is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports and empowers BIPOC womxn by increasing access, supporting retention, and celebrating their resiliency in academia and beyond.

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HVBR also houses the Vagas With Degrees Scholarship Foundation aimed towards alleviating financial burdens for the Vagas in pursuit of their academic dreams

  

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Goals

  • Building a community for BIPOC womxn through a virtual platform  

  • Providing access to mentors and other academic and professional resources

  • Advocating for professional and personal success and development

  • Increasing access to higher education

  • Granting merit based scholarship(s) through the Vagas with Degrees Scholarship Foundation

What does Her VAGA Bound Roots mean?

 

HER: Representative of every woman

VAGA: fearless, strong and resilient

BOUND: to greatness

ROOTS: to remain grounded & never forget where you came from