Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund

DSEF's mission is to open doors & award opportunities to the youth of New Orleans. And to give back to our city through service by sponsoring community based activities and engaging in anti-violence initiatives which will in turn make New Orleans city a safer, better, and more enjoyable place to live.

At DSEF our vision is to create a better community, a safer city, and adequate opportunities for the youth of New Orleans; while also promoting music, art, and education in an effort to amalgamate New Orleans' inimitable culture.

The goal of GIRLS NOLA is to raise awareness, empower, and educate young women and girls to be youth leaders in the fight for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and social justice issues while integrating arts and gamification, in an effort to increase the overall health and knowledge of young people in the city of New Orleans.

Testimonials

"I am so grateful for GIRLS NOLA and all of the opportunities it has given me". -McKenzie McCollum (16 years old)

"GIRLS NOLA is the best girls program in New Orleans." -Maleigha Wheeler (14 years old)

"DSEF's Music Program taught me so much about New Orleans culture. " -Beautiful Fredrick (8 years old)