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“Women for Women International is unique in creating these personal connections through letters and shared information between women that would never have a chance for that connection otherwise. It creates a web of support that transcends our typical lives and lets us share and learn from each other...

South Sudan has long been a difficult and sometimes dangerous place for organizations like Women for Women International to work.

On World Humanitarian Day, we are speaking to Moses Abure, our Economic Empowerment Officer, based in Yei, South Sudan about what inspires his powerful work.

In the United States, women run 30 percent of small businesses – but only 2.2 percent of all venture capital invests in businesses where women are the founders. Despite women driving most consumer purchasing, when it comes to becoming a successful entrepreneur, they continue to face barriers. In...

Instead of bringing the peace these talks promised, President Trump’s sudden public condemnation and halt is leading to a surge in violence, threatening not only negotiations but the safety of the country’s women.

Supporting women who live in war and conflict takes a team of people from many different backgrounds and skill sets. As part of our 'Meet our Team' series, this week we spoke to Aganze Eliud Murhabazi, the IT Officer at Women for Women International in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who also...

With over 40 active conflicts in the world today, and record-breaking numbers of people displaced from their homes by violence, sometimes ‘world peace’ can seem like little more than a lofty ideal. But for anyone who has experienced the physical dangers and psychological stress of conflict in their...

This time last year, I walked onto a wide, dimly-lit stage at Goalkeepers New York, to deliver a speech to four hundred people on why we needed to eradicate period poverty globally.

As world leaders gather today to talk about progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are excited to announce one of the many ways that we are working towards Goal 5: Gender Equality. Together with The Five Foundation, we have joined a global partnership to help make gender...

Today is International Podcast Day – created as a day to celebrate the power of podcasts internationally! In the era of fully accessible information surrounding our everyday lives in our countries, it is important to make sure we are tuning in to what is happening globally. Podcasts are a helpful...

Last month I was stopped at three roadblocks, shot at, and taken hostage.   This took place in the woods of Virginia, as part of a Hostile Environments Awareness Training (HEAT). There I was taught the different ranges and capabilities of guns and explosives, and how best to protect myself against...

Women across the globe have their lives upturned by war each day. They are frequently forced to act as human lightning rods in conflicts within the home and beyond. Young women bear the brunt of this conflict.

Community is a core strength of Women for Women International. Adapted from her speech at the Kolo Conference, Solidarity Network Community Leader Djenita Svinjar’s journey shows the power of connection between women to overcome obstacles.

As an organization serving Syrian refugees and displaced Iraqis in northern Iraq, Women for Women International is deeply concerned about increased conflict in the region, following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. Civilians have already died, and more civilians’ lives are at risk with many...

ERBIL, IRAQ and WASHINGTON, DC – Women for Women International released the following statement in response to continuing crisis in Syria and northern Iraq, from CEO Laurie Adams and Aram Shakerm, Country Director in Iraq. Women for Women International opened offices in Erbil specifically to support...

As a lifelong learner and long-time supporter of women’s rights, Tricia traveled to Rwanda to learn about the women building a better life for themselves and a more equitable future for their community. After more than 15 years of sponsoring women in our program and sharing their stories with her...

In 2016, the escalating violence of armed militia groups within South Sudan drove many of the women in our program to flee to Uganda to escape brutal gender-based violence (GBV), kidnappings, and murder. Security incidents that directly affected our training staff forced us to prioritize the safety...

Piles of rubble and heavy equipment sat fixed and unmoving next to several partially finished buildings. The future Women’s Opportunity Center still looked very much like a construction site. Not only were we running out of time and money, we were also facing a shortage of workers, who were...

Every day, Women for Women International celebrates the women that we serve and their unwavering strength in the face of unknowable adversity. And today, on International Men’s day we celebrate the men committed to using their influence to create a better tomorrow in their communities, for both...

Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. We begin on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and as part of a global campaign, march together with other organizations until December 10, Human Rights Day.