The Dade County Chapter provided “Survival Kits” to the women and girls of Haiti, to help restore their dignity by providing a means to directly improve  their lives. The kits included feminine and hygiene products.

International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations and observed each year on October 11th. The Dade County Chapter in partnership with Florida Memorial University celebrates this day with an event for students on campus. Topics include gender disparities in the workforce that affect women throughout the world and equip each student with the tools needed to tackle the challenges that may exist as they become future leaders. This inequality includes areas such as access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and protection from discrimination, violence against women and forced child marriage. 

BLINDFOLDED INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM (BISCEP) IS AN INNOVATIVE CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO FOSTER EMPATHY, CROSS‐ CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, AND GLOBAL AWARENESS AMONG INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL STUDENTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA, BOTSWANA AND ZIMBABWE. THE PROGRAM USES A UNIQUE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING APPROACH, SYMBOLIZED BY THE CONCEPT OF BEING “BLINDFOLDED” , TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO TEMPORARILY STEP OUTSIDE THEIR COMFORT ZONES AND EXPERIENCE UNFAMILIAR CULTURES WITH OPENNESS, TRUST, AND CURIOSITY THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL LENSE.

In a powerful demonstration of international sisterhood, the Dade County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in steadfast partnership with the Nassau (Bahamas) Chapter, continues its mission to uplift the young residents of the Safe House refuge for teen mothers. Our latest initiative, the Nassau Dorms Quilt Project, serves as a symbolic and literal mantle of protection, providing handcrafted comfort to young mothers as they navigate their journey toward healing and independence.

2025 Quilts for Keeps: Stitched with Love, Bound by Hope The Dade County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, proudly continues its heartfelt commitment to the Quilts for Keeps initiative, a signature program of the Nassau Area. 2025, our members came together to turn fabric into "Symbols of Comfort," crafting hand-made lap quilts for individuals and families facing the challenges of cancer and chronic illness. This initiative goes beyond creativity; it embodies our sisterhood's compassion. quilt is made to offer warmth and solace during treatments, reminding everyone in our community that they are never alone on their journey.

Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP)

The Dade County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, is proud to support the Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP)—a visionary initiative dedicated to cultivating global citizenship and profound empathy. By bridging the distances between South Florida, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, BISCEP creates a unique tapestry of cross-cultural understanding for our youth.

At the heart of this program is the evocative concept of being "blindfolded." This intentional experiential approach encourages participants to temporarily set aside their preconceived notions and comfort zones. By engaging through a specialized educational lens, students are invited to experience unfamiliar cultures through the power of openness, trust, and authentic curiosity.