In recent years, interest in philanthropy for and by women has intensified, accompanied by a growing acceptance of the idea that philanthropic investments in women and girls can accelerate positive change in communities.
Aiming Higher: Removing Barriers to Education, Training and Jobs for Low-Income Women spotlights successful approaches that are being pursued by leadership of the Women's Economic Security Campaign (WESC). These examples offer promising strategies for service providers, policymakers and foundations searching for solutions to the pressing economic problems of our time.
Established in 1985, Women’s Funding Network is the largest philanthropic network in the world dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, Women’s Funding Network (WFN) supports and champions the work of 166 women’s funds in 26 countries. Collectively, our members give away more than $70 million per year and hold $535 million in working assets.
