Newark Women Moving Forward

An Economic Empowerment Initiative

Led by Mrs. Linda J. Baraka, dynamic First Lady, this initiative targets up to 1,000 women in the City of Newark with a sustainable financial education program that will empower participants to pay off debt, grow savings and get access to different financial services and opportunities.

This initiative is powered by dfree® Financial Freedom Movement in partnership with churches, community organizations and women’s groups in the city.

How it works

Participants will sign up to join a 12-week class that can be either instructor-led or self-paced using the dfree® Online Academy. Participants will receive the books, resources and support needed to successfully complete the dfree® 12 Steps to Financial Freedom course.

Who can Participate

All churches, schools, and organizations can partner to enroll women in this campaign.

All about NWMF

Playlist

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Newark Women's Campaign Presentation Video 2

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Congratulations, Newark Ladies!

Our 2025 accomplishments include our continued partnership with the City of Newark, New Jersey. reaching women in their “Newark Women Moving Forward (NWMF)” initiative that provided our “12 Steps to Financial Freedom” curriculum. This past year was remarkable. We achieved an enrollment of 1,198 participants.