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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.

Affordable Care Act a Victory for Economically Vulnerable Women

Today’s historic Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act is a victory for women and particularly significant for economically vulnerable women and their children.

Inclusion Can Help DC in the HIV/AIDS Fight

Last week The Washington Post carried a devastating headline: “HIV infection rate skyrockets among some D.C. women.” The women the headline referred to were

Women's Foundation Receives AAAA Kennedy Service Award

This month, Washington Area Women’s Foundation was the recipient of the American Association for Affirmative Action’s Edward M. Kennedy Community Service Award. The award

U.S. Lags in Rankings of Best Places to be a Mother

Where would you rank the United States on a list of the best places in the world to be a mother? Would you be

Walk in Their Shoes

Nicky Goren, president of Washington Area Women’s Foundation, recently participated in “Walk in Their Shoes,” an event organized by Vehicles for Change, a Women’s

2012 Early Learning Summit

Last week, the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative at Washington Area Women’s Foundation held the inaugural Early Learning Summit to bring together educators,

Low-Income Women & Their Families Can’t Afford a Gender Wage Gap

When you look at the budget of a low-income, single woman with children, one of the first things you’ll notice is that pretty much

Service Innovations Summit: Global Lessons on the Role of Nonprofits & Volunteerism

Across the globe, there’s growing recognition of the value of nonprofits and volunteers joining with corporations and governments to solve social issues. Last month,

Weathering the Recession (Mostly) on their Own: How the Poor Get By

Tamara*, a long-time nurses’ assistant, hurt herself at work and was told she would be let go if she could not do her job.

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day – March 30, 2012

Q: Which First Lady of the United States was an advocate for civil rights, worked to enhance the status of women, but opposed the

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712 H Street NE,

Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area 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.