This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Founded in 1945, CARE International is a globally present NGO working to alleviate poverty in over 102 countries around the world. With a special focus on women’s empowerment, CARE has a broad…
Black and Hispanic women experience cardiometabolic risks five to 11 years earlier than white women, but studies often underestimate the disparity, new research shows. These biases concerning heart disease and…
Women are on the front lines of natural disasters around the globe, and young activists from Greta Thunberg to Vanessa Nakate are leading the world’s growing climate movements, yet women and girls continue to…
As the world continues to search for climate change solutions, the investment in women from rural communities in countries such as India can spur gender equity, economic prosperity as well…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Over the course of my career in philanthropy and government, I’ve been fortunate to participate in many high-level meetings where key decisions have been made. All too often, I was…
For far too long, the medical sciences have treated men and women as interchangeable subjects, favoring men’s health for funding and the male body for study. This approach creates a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. S M Sehgal Foundation has been working since 1999 to improve the quality of life of rural communities in India. With a focus on community-led programs, the foundation team creates…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “We need many more women with power, authority and influence — presidents, prime ministers, CEOs — they will be the key driver of success in bringing Africa from fragility and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As India enters its 76th year of independence, it’s a significant time to reflect on the social progress that has accompanied political shifts and churns in the economy. Social assistance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What does it mean to create a truly supportive, equity-centered, and inclusive culture in the workplace—one where all individuals, and particularly Black women, thrive? Black Women Thriving, a new study of Black…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Since 2019, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) has measured giving to women’s and girls’ organizations through the Women & Girls Index (WGI). While nearly 50,000 organizations are dedicated to women and girls…
When girls are safe, healthy, and empowered, they are forces for positive change in the world. They help grow economies, strengthen communities, and improve the health and well-being of families.…