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 of the Day – March 8, 2012
Q: Who is the German Marxist credited with organizing the very first International Women’s Day? A: Clara Zetkin fought for women’s rights and was active
Women's History Month Q&A of the Day – March 6, 2012
Q: Which Russian-born writer is credited for developing the philosophical system known as “objectivism?” It was the subject of one of her two best-selling