Women for Women International
About Women for Women International
Every woman has the power to transform her world. When women work together, we have the power to create a better world for all of us.
Yet when we use this power it’s often viewed as a threat. Silenced, ignored, and undervalued — we make up half the world and half its potential, and are still excluded from the decisions that affect us.
Conflict and war deepen this injustice. A woman who goes through a violent conflict lives through brutality, sexual violence, extreme poverty, and the death of loved ones. Her home and community are left fractured in its wake. And when the conflict is over, the world’s attention moves on, leaving women without basic resources like food and water in a community that puts her last.
Since 1993, Women for Women International has invested in the power of over 500,000 women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict — to learn the skills they need to rebuild their families and communities.
Our vision is to create a world in which all women determine the course of their lives and reach their full potential.
In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources, she is able to create sustainable change for herself, her family, and community.
Locations
Primary Office Location
2000 M Street, NW Suite 200 Washington DC 20036
(202) 737-7705
