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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.

This is a time for strategy, smart investing and sacrifice on the part of foundations.

Last week, I had to inform my staff of two decisions—that will be the first of more, I am sure—that I never would have

Professionalizing child care would be good for kids and for working mothers.

Lack of access to high quality child care is one of the biggest missing pieces to welfare-to-work efforts. The care available to most low-income

Transportation is key to getting low-income families to work and out of poverty.

In the best of times, lack of transportation is a serious barrier to employment for low-income, single working mothers. And now is not the

Giving circles proving a powerful way to give more by giving together–without breaking the bank.

As donors try to think of a way to maximize their gifts at a time of such great need througout the country, a lot

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending November 28, 2008)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and

Through the Kitchen Door teaches culinary skills that nourish the body and mind.

The day before Thanksgiving, as thoughts are turning to time with family and friends and, of course, holiday meals, it seems an appropriate time

Washington Post story on local sex trafficking features work of two Grantee Partners.

Yesterday, Washington Post reporter Robert Pierre’s story, "Anti-Prostitution Initiative Taken to D.C. Schools," explains how children in D.C. are being coerced into prostitution and

Friday Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending November 21, 2008)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and

Sex trafficking strikes in D.C. just as it does in Dakar or Dubai.

When I lived in Africa and worked on girls’ education and HIV/AIDS prevention issues, I encountered what was known as the Sugar Daddy phenomenon.

How a bank account can help a woman escape domestic violence.

CBS Evening News aired a story last week about a mother of three in Washington state who is rebuilding her life after leaving a

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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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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.