HRE USA's mission focuses on promoting and enhancing human rights education (HRE) in the United States. They aim to foster innovation, mentorship, and leadership within the field of HRE, supporting efforts to broaden and deepen the impact and understanding of human rights education across the country.
The Flowers Fund, established by HRE USA in honor of founding member Nancy Flowers, annually awards small grants to fuel innovation and mentorship in human rights education within the United States. Specifically, it supports projects that introduce new philosophical and theoretical ideas, pedagogies, and outreach methods in HRE. Furthermore, it backs emerging leaders in the field. Eligible projects could include research in HRE, attendance at HRE conferences, encouragement of emerging leadership, and innovative efforts that broaden the audience and understanding of HRE. Grants are available up to $1000 for individuals and organizations that are members of HRE USA, focusing on projects with direct relevance to HRE in the U.S., to be completed in the upcoming academic year.