Yesterday, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, Google teamed up with Women for Women International for Join Women on the Bridge, a unique campaign to raise awareness and show their solidarity about the issues that affect women.
I love the literal and figurative symbolism of standing together on a bridge. It’s such an inspiring reminder that together we can bridge the challenges that women face in terms of education, economic security, health, safety and security. Just as my colleague Mariah said in her blog post from yesterday entitled “Celebrating International Women’s Day – From Bowie to Bhutan,” “as we celebrate the accomplishments and raise awareness about the needs of women around the world, it’s important that we not forget ourselves and our neighbors.”
At the Women’s Foundation we do just that. Our findings in Portrait Project 2010 show that we live in a region divided. The Women’s Foundation helps bridge the socio-economic gaps in our region through strategic investment in our Grantee Partners. Help us continue our work that builds bridges of economic security from Bowie to Bright Seat, to Brentwood to Bethesda. Please donate now at our secure link.
Lena is the Development Associate at Washington Area Women’s Foundation.
Photo on the Duke Ellington Bridge courtesy of MBS photos.
