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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.

Women's History Month Q&A – March 20, 2013

Q: Who was the first female filmmaker to win an Oscar for best director? A: In 2010, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to

Women's History Month Q&A – March 19, 2013

Q: Who was the 3rd mayor of DC and the 1st African-American woman to serve as mayor of a major American city? A: Sharon

Turning 15: Celebrating Our Supporters

What do you remember about turning 15? What I remember most about that incredible year was learning to drive. Getting a learner’s permit and

Women's History Month Q&A – March 18, 2013

Q: Who was the first woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company? A: Katherine Graham. In 1972,  she became the CEO of the Washington

Women's History Month Q&A – March 15, 2013

Q: Which celebrated singer began performing at such a young age that she was nicknamed “The Baby Contralto?” Hint: one of her most famous

Women's History Month Q&A – March 14, 2013

Q: Who was the first woman to earn a bachelor’s degree? A: Catherine Brewer, who was from Georgia, received a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan

Women's History Month Q&A – March 13, 2013

Q: Who was the first woman to become the president of a national bank? A: Kate Gleason, the first woman to be president of

Women's History Month Q&A – March 12, 2013

Q: Who was the first female member of the U.S. Supreme Court? (Hint: she’s recently been in the news for her new book). A:

Women's History Month Q&A – March 11, 2013

Q: This singer, songwriter and producer has co-written over 110 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Can you guess who this talented woman is?

Women's History Month Q&A – March 8, 2013

Q: Who is credited with organizing the very first International Women’s Day? A: Clara Zetkin fought for women’s rights and was active in politics throughout