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In the Washington metropolitan 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.

From Discouraged Math Student to Computer Engineer: One Doll’s Story

Today marks the the 55th anniversary of Barbie’s debut. Like many icons, she may have stirred up some controversy at times, but she has

Forget the Commercials: Why Activists Are Using the Super Bowl to Get Your Attention

This Sunday, more than 100 million pairs of eyes will be on New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, where the Broncos and Seahawks will meet for

What Advice Would You Give to Your 13-Year-Old Self?

In light of our new two-generation work with middle school girls, we asked the Foundation board, staff, donors, Grantee Partners and friends to think

2014 Grants Will Help 6,000 Women & Girls

For me – as for many others – January is my “clean slate.” No, it’s not about New Year’s resolutions. For Washington Area Women’s

Resources – Ascend’s Gateways to Two Generations

The road to economic prosperity begins early. New partnerships and programs show potential to bring parents and early learners together. Read Ascend at the Aspen

The Year in Review: Top Blog Posts for 2013

Where has the year gone?! We can barely believe that 2014 is just around the corner, and though we’re already looking forward to the

New Grantmaking for Girls: A Two Generation Strategy

I’m excited to announce a new initiative that will expand The Women’s Foundation’s grants and impact in our community. As we move toward taking

Week of the Young Child: Why We Invest in Early Education

To learn more about Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s investments in early care and education, please click here.

Celebrating All of Our Naana's on International Women's Day

I was born and raised in Ghana in a society where, traditionally, a woman’s role in the community was limited to motherhood. Only a

Where Are the Black Women During Black History Month?

February was always one of my favorite months growing up. Being the shortest month of the school year definitely helped, but serving as the

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

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