Fundación SOS Mujer Extraordinaria
Empowering Women. Transforming Communities.
We walk alongside Latina women and families facing violence or vulnerability with free guidance, community and education, in the United States and the Dominican Republic.
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2021
Serving women in Connecticut and the Dominican Republic
What we have accomplished
2,865+ women impacted since 2021
Workshops, campaigns and community events in Connecticut and the Dominican Republic.
What we are doing now
SOS Orienta: free guidance in Spanish
One-on-one, 30-minute virtual calls to understand options and find resources.
What we are building next
Support groups, English classes & counseling
New programs launching from January 2027, with your support.
Who we are
A safe place to begin again
Founded in Connecticut in 2021 by Biannyi Kasmar, SOS Mujer Extraordinaria creates safe spaces where women receive support, rebuild their lives and become agents of change in their communities.
AccessResources, education and support
CommunityGenuine connection between women
TransformationReal, lasting change
Our impact
Every number is a woman, a mother, a family
Since 2021 our community has grown across two countries, one conversation, workshop and school year at a time.
“No woman should walk that road alone.”
2,865+
Women impacted through our programs and events
120
Latina entrepreneurs trained
200
Single mothers supported each year with school supplies
US ↔ DR
Community activities in the United States and the Dominican Republic
Figures reported by the foundation.
Our services
How we support women today
Free, confidential and in Spanish. Three ways to find support, connection and growth.
Available now · Free
SOS Orienta
A one-on-one virtual call to help you understand your options and connect with the right resources.
30 minutes Virtual Spanish & English
Launching January 2027
Support Groups
Guided circles where women share, listen and grow together with others who understand.
Small groups Virtual Facilitated
Ongoing
Empowerment Workshops
Practical workshops on emotional well-being, personal growth and new opportunities.
Online & in person Community
Our work in action
In the community
Campaigns, events and initiatives from our work in the United States and the Dominican Republic.
Social campaign · 2022
“No me pegues en nombre del amor”
A 2022 social campaign against domestic violence, carried out through a series of community events that opened conversation about violence presented as love and connected women with support.
Project
School Supplies for Single Mothers
200 mothers supported each year
Project
Latina Entrepreneur Training
120 entrepreneurs trained
Project
En Voz Alta
Fundraising campaigns
Help us build what comes next
Two programs are ready to launch. Your gift turns them into real classes and real sessions.
Fundraising campaign
Online English Classes for Latina Women
Virtual English classes that open doors to work, school and everyday independence for Latina women in the United States.
Live virtual classes For Latina women in the U.S.
Fundraising campaign
Counseling Services Pilot for Latina Women
A pilot to design and launch culturally and linguistically grounded counseling for Latina women living in the United States.
Spanish first Pilot in development
Upcoming events
Join us
Online workshop · in Spanish
Elegirme sin culpa
Program launch
Support Groups
Always open
Our WhatsApp community
Event reminders, resources and encouragement from women like you, in Spanish.
In the media
A story shared widely
Biannyi Kasmar has shared her story and the foundation’s work on national and international media.
Forbes
Telemundo
Univision
Press · US & DR
Also: Premio Nacional de la Juventud 2023 · Mrs. Dominican Republic International 2026 · Media center →
Get involved
There is a place for you here
Volunteer
Give your time
Support events, workshops and outreach in Connecticut, the Dominican Republic or online.
Partner
Partner with us
Companies, institutions and professionals can join the mission with shared, measurable impact.
Donate
Make a gift
One-time or monthly gifts sustain free services for women and families.
Newsletter
Stay close to the community
Events, workshops and foundation news, once or twice a month. In English and Spanish.
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