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In the Washington, D.C. region, nearly half a million women and girls are living in or near poverty. We all have a stake in building the economic security of our region’s women and girls. The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize our community and provide solutions to eliminate the persistent barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security.

Meet Our 2026 ECE Grantee Partners

The Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative (ECEFC) is proud to announce our 2026 Early Care and Education (ECE) Grantee Partners This year, ECEFC

Love In Action

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking about love in action. At Washington Area Women’s Foundation, love looks like investing in a girl’s

A Message From the President: Deepening Our Impact From Birth to Boardroom

As we near the close of the first month in the new year, my leadership intention for Washington Area Women’s Foundation is clear: to

Ask Her Series: Advancing Equity for APIA Women and Girls in Our Region

Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) women and girls play a vital role in the cultural, economic, and social fabric of our region. Yet too

Meet Our 2025 D.C. Rock Star Fund Awardees

Meet our 2025 Rock Star Fund Awardees!

AskHer Series: ECEFC Co-Chair Spotlight ft. Samantha Wechsler

#AskHer Q&A ft. ECEFC Co-chair, Samantha Wechsler

Ask Her Series: Black Women in Business

Black women are drivers of economic empowerment, innovation, and social change. Through their roles as entrepreneurs, executives, and philanthropists, they are shaping industries and

10 Powerful Audiobooks for Black History Month

Check out our staff’s curated list of books by Black women authors this Black History Month!

The Power of the Girl Voice

By: Dr. Erica Austin