Why Women?

Women are five times more likely to live paycheck to paycheck than men.

Source: CNBC

Only 6.5% of American women work full-time in male-dominated occupations.

Source: Catalyst

1 in 5 women experiences a prevalent mental illness.

Source: American Psychiatric Association

At the current rate, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be reached for another 130 years.

Source: UN Women

Here’s what happens when we invest in women:

Communities are stronger

Advancing women’s equality will contribute to a substantial $12 trillion increase in global GDP by 2025.

Companies perform better

Companies with the most women on their boards outperformed those with the least by 26% on return on invested capital.

Countries are richer

Advancing women’s equality will contribute to a substantial $12 trillion increase in global GDP by 2025.

Culture shifts

Promoting women’s empowerment reduces violence, discrimination, and fosters gender equality, enabling informed choices, enhanced decision-making power, and the creation of a more inclusive and just society.

Families are stronger

Women reinvest 90% of their income into their families, compared to men’s reinvestment rate of 30-40%.

There is peace

Increasing women’s representation in peace negotiations significantly improves the chances of reaching sustainable peace agreements.