Bella Abzug Leadership Institute
Education Administration ProgramsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Bella Abzug Leadership Institute (BALI) is a nonprofit organization focused on developing young women and girls as leaders who pursue social and economic change. Based in New York City, the institute offers a no-cost eleven-day Summer Leadership and Debate Training Program targeting female Title I high school and college students in the New York City area and the tri-state region. Founded on the legacy of Bella Abzug, the organization emphasizes civil and equal rights for women through mentorship and leadership development rather than commercial programming. As a small, mission-driven entity within the education administration sector, BALI operates under a 501(c)(3) designation and has historically engaged with partners and community organizations to advance its programmatic goals. A recent development noted is continued activity related to recognizing Women's Equality Day, reflecting ongoing engagement with public discourse and advocacy linked to its founder’s legacy.