This Giving Season, The Nora Project is proud to champion the theme of Empowering Future Leaders. Our mission to build inclusive classrooms and communities is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of empathetic changemakers. We believe every student deserves the tools, resources, and support to thrive as an inclusive leader within their community. By instilling the values of diversity, understanding, and collaboration, The Nora Project fosters these essential leadership qualities. 

Your generosity this Giving Tuesday and giving season will help us continue to empower students and ensure that tomorrow’s leaders are equipped to create a more inclusive and compassionate world for all.

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Hello! My name is Samira, and I am a sophomore at the University of Illinois Chicago studying Urban Education with a focus on Special Education. I was lucky to be in one of the first classrooms to use The Nora Project’s programming back in 2015 and was able to work with Nora herself at summer camp last year!

These experiences were pivotal in helping shape my career goals and allowed me to grow as a leader and also helped me strengthen my sense of self-worth and belonging.

In addition, they helped me identify my passion for working with kids with disabilities and teaching. The Nora Project taught me that all children deserve to learn in an inclusive setting where they can thrive and grow together which I completely agree with and plan to incorporate in my own future classroom. 

Join me in championing inclusive classrooms and make a donation today! Your support of The Nora Project helps build the next generation of changemakers, like me!