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Female Development World Organization

About FDWO

  At Female Development World Organization (FDWO), we are driven by our slogan: "Empowering Women, Transforming Communities." This guiding principle shapes our mission to uplift women and girls while fostering positive change in the communities we serve.


Who We Are

The Female Development World Organization (FDWO) is your place of choice to help or gain female empowerment. We help you achieve transformational results by providing access and tools through education, sports, health, wealth, leadership, personal and social development, while advocating for human rights and the environment.


Our Vision

We intent to be the premier worldwide source for Female empowerment


Our Mission

FDWO exists to:

  • Empower Women and Girls: Equip individuals with tools for independence, confidence, and success.
  • Promote Education and Development: Facilitate programs that build skills to succeed
  • Advocate for Human Rights: Fight against injustices like human trafficking and gender inequality while providing resources for survivors.
  • Transform Communities: Drive social and economic growth through initiatives that      improve health, safety, and quality of life for all.


What We Do

  • Educational Programs: We offer targeted workshops and training in areas that will give      you the advantages to succeed with your goals..
  • Sports and Social Development: Through sports, mentorship, and community      engagement, we inspire teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem.
  • Advocacy and Public Awareness: We lead campaigns to raise awareness on critical      issues like human trafficking and women’s rights.
  • Support Services for Survivors: Providing essential resources, counseling, and  pathways to recovery for victims of trafficking and abuse.


Our Impact

Through a combination of advocacy, education, and direct action, FDWO has:

  • Empowered thousands of young women with tools to achieve self-sufficiency.
  • Partnered with local and international organizations to combat human trafficking and cybersecurity.
  • Changed the mindset of youths in our communities regarding human trafficking, cyber security, environmental actions, and emotional intelligence. 
  • Strengthened communities through advocacy, education, training, and projects.
  • Worked with legislators to make Florida the first state to teach Human Trafficking in schools
  • Partnered with Eve for Life Jamaica to help young women and children living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS. 


Join Us

By standing with FDWO, you contribute to a movement that seeks to empower women and transform communities. Whether through volunteering, donations, or participation in our events, your support enables us to continue making a meaningful difference.


Let’s work together to build a brighter, safer, and more equitable world.


Contact Us
For more information or to get involved, reach out at info@fdwo.org.


Empowering Women, Transforming Communities.

Feature Story

FDWO Recognized by Florida Legislature for its work in Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention   

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OUR BOARD & LEADERSHIP

Founder

Dr. LAVERN DEER B.S., MBA., Hon. PhD.

Lavern Deer was born in Kingston Jamaica and migrated to Nassau,
Bahamas at the age of 9. Several years later she moved to South Florida
where she reside in Overtown and the City of North Miami Beach; she
graduated a proud NMB Charger. Dr. Deer is a 2019 Mayoral Candidate
in the City of Miami Gardens where she is residing over the past 30years.


Dr. Deer is an Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate and Founder/CEO of Female
Development World Organization Inc. (FDWO), The Female Development World
Organization founded 2013, is a 501(c)3 organization includes programs designed to
raise awareness for the prevention of Human Trafficking as well as help survivors to
recondition their mind, body, and soul. Through its initiative’s, local municipalities such
as the city of North Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park,
Margate, and Tamarac have supported FDWO by hosting town halls and symposiums
to build awareness for residences and city officials.


In 2018, Dr. Deer successfully completed a month-long training on human trafficking
prevention and now serves as a Human Trafficking Expert Subject Matter. See Bio...

Director

Moira Williamson BSc,MSc

Her work experience has given her the opportunity to serve in

construction and engineering sectors which has provided

knowledge of infrastructure development. Her competences

include public sector procurement principles and practices,

project management and engineering design.


Miss Williamson is a Director of Female Development World

Organization’s (FDWO), and the Environmental Sustainability

Chair. The organization expertise is providing awareness and

developing strategies to mitigate world issues such as

environmental sustainability, at risk youth and human trafficking

awareness. She is a member of the Caribbean Anti-Trafficking

Committee (CAC), Commissioned by Jamaica Consul General to

Miami. See Bio....

WHAT WE HAVE DONE

Lavern Deer FDWO Founder, with Florida State Legislators and Community Advocates, 2018-19 Legislative Session

FDWO worked with Florida Legislatures to propose language for the Human Trafficking Education in Schools Bill, as a result a policy was adopted by the Department of Education making Florida the first state to teach Human Trafficking education in schools.


The bill encourages an Act of Congress relating to comprehensive health education in Miami-Dade public middle and high schools. The course will include information such as teen dating, violence and abuse related to unhealthy relationships, mental and emotional health, internet safety, the benefits of sexual abstinence, prevention and control of diseases, substance abuse, etc. 

Oliver Mair, Jamaica Consul General to Miami and the Southeastern Diaspora with Lavern Deer, FDWO Founder at the Human Trafficking Awareness Month Charity Gala, 2019

FDWO has partnered with the Jamaica Council General to Miami to increase awareness for the prevention of Human Trafficking within the South Eastern Region of the Jamaica Diaspora. .

City of North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo, Commissioner Paule Villard and FDWO Founder, Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Townhall, 2018

Female Development World Organization’s accomplishes it’s mission by aggressively engaging their leaders, organizations, and government representatives to foster increased and consistent awareness of the systemic problems impeding such development and most specifically, in socio-economically 

challenged communities. 


Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, The Female Development World Organization divides its programming into 4 categories Education, Athletics, Health, and Social Development, providing access and pathways to higher education, organized sports and competitions, college-educated mentorship, environmental care and the exploration of the arts, politics, and STEM 

projects to facilitate the holistic development of young women across the USA and Caribbean.

Jamaica Reggae Girls celebrate World Cup qualification win

As pioneer for youth development, FDWO (Formally Jamaica International Female Football Development Inc., JIFFD), created programs to manage, support and promote the Jamaican Reggae Girls soccer team through its 


successful Reggae Girlz Awareness Campaign which raised raise support locally and international for women’s soccer. As a result, the Jamaica National Women Team made history as, the first Caribbean Nation to Qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. .

FDWO Community Outreach Fort Lauderdale Florida, 2015

FDWO has Strategically implement and create “Pathway to Change” which is designed to help survivors to recondition their mind, body and soul through these various programs: Community Outreach, Health Services, Innovative Education Programs, Athletic Programs, International Foundation Relationship Program (IFRP), Helping to Make a Difference Partnership Program (HMDPP), International Holistic Development Program and a Mentorship Program. 


The organization collaborates with local municipalities such as the city of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Margate, Miami Gardens, Tamarac, Liberty City and North Miami Beach through hosting town halls and symposiums for purposes in building anti-human trafficking awareness for both residences and city officials. 

FDWO Global Climate Change Initiative

FDWO contributes to global climate change, starting in our own neighborhoods. Our FDWO Jamaica arm is working hard to ensure each community is free of blight which promotes public

 safety and economic growth.


"Recycling is both significant to people as well as to the environment. It helps reduce the need for mining, quarrying and logging. These are all activities that harshly pollute the air and water of our planet. Recycling also saves energy and reduces greenhouse gases.


 All of these things cumulate to help combat climate change, which helps preserve the planet for future generations." WorldAtlas .

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