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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.

What do I have in common with Shakira?

Shakira has made early childhood development a priority! And I like to think I have helped make it a priority in the Washington metropolitan

I'm proud to be helping make sure young women don't inherit a "place by the window."

“She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow. I wonder if she made

Job training and creation should also be the solution for unemployed single mothers.

Thank you to the Joint Economic Committee for drawing attention to rising unemployment among women-headed families in its new report, “Women in the Recession:

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending June 5, 2009)

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

DCAF honors the memory of Dr. Tiller, a trusted partner and ally in supporting women.

The DC Abortion Fund (DCAF) is devastated and appalled to know that our most skilled and intensely dedicated late-term abortion provider, a beloved partner

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending May 29, 2009)

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

2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing audio and presentations now available!

We’re pleased to announce that the audio and presentations from the 2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing are now available online, thanks to our partner

Studies show that women continue to be philanthropic movers and shakers.

Well, the Interwebs are certainly all abuzz this week with talk of women’s philanthropy. And the talk is good. First, a Fidelity study shows

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Memorial Day 2009 Holiday Edition)