And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
-Isaiah 6:8

International Initiatives Group, INC. Featuring The Rising Stars Experience (RISE)

Isaiah Initiatives is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization developed to

• Pursue Justice
• Engage Minds
• Reconcile people one to another
• Transform hearts

The overarching feature of the initiative is the Rising Stars Experience which is designed for young people ages ten to fifteen. Caring adult mentors will interact with our STARS to focus on developing skills aimed toward successful lives to adulthood.

Isaiah Initiatives will engage churches, the education system, community centers and other agencies to create platforms for conversations on issues facing communities. The organization plans to create platforms for conversations/discussions on topics such as

• Parenting skills
• Anti-bullying strategies
• Positive reinforcement
• Managing conflict
• Problem solving
• Effective communication

Pursuing Justice

At times, people find themselves in situations beyond their control and their rights are either threatened, trampled upon or denied. In such cases, the organization will provide reasonable support in helping to pursue justice for positive outcomes. Our work includes the following: raise public awareness on thorny issues; mobilize on behalf of the disenfranchised, and advocate for justice.
Goal: To obtain justice for all

Engaging Minds

The Rising Stars program is designed to bring together young people and caring adults who will talk about life skills and engage the young people in discussions on anger management, negotiating skills, problem solving and conflict management among several other topics. The twice each month discussions will also include music playing, sharing life’s stories, fun activities, camp experience and outings. 
Goal: To prepare students to successfully
maneuver their life’s journey.

Reconciling

The program will discuss strategies including taking responsibility for your own words and actions, respecting self and others, asking for forgiveness to bring about healing and reconciliation with one another. The ongoing work will develop relationships across barriers to build bridges among all for caring and loving environments.
Goal: Create more wholesome, caring and loving environments.

Transforming Hearts

Conversations, discussions and dialogues will focus on what it means to go beyond words to find deeper meaning, understanding and acknowledgment of the true self to transform the heart. “Create in me a clean heart O God and renew a right Spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:11)