Hopi Tewa Women's Coalition to End Abuse

Advocate for a coordinated and effective response system that creates a safety net towards building healthy communities, while embracing the strength of Hopi and Tewa cultural values and traditions

HTWCEA is a nonprofit tribal coalition incorporated in Arizona to provide training, technical assistance, policy development, and advocacy support to tribal and non-tribal government program and agencies, and awareness on domestic violence and sexual assault-related issues to the general public. Our purpose is to serve as a forum for uniting Hopi and Tewa women in order to provide safety and support for domestic violence and sexual assault victims/survivors from a victim-centered approach; promote leadership development of Hopi and Tewa women to effect social change and systemic reform; and educate the public toward a better understanding of violence against women. Through various initiatives HTWCEA seeks to promote culturally relevant information and prevention programs that promote safety for Native American women and girls. Our biggest annual event is the Hopi-Tewa Women's Wellness Retreat which provides a safe space for women to gather, learn, support one another and develop community based actions that promotes our mission. HTWCEA also hosts regular cultural learning sessions that include education, art and talking circles that supports our vision of creating healing space for women and girls. HTWCEA has been a community based tribal coalition since 2009 and our success is build upon positive partnerships with our local Hopi tribal programs and community members.