The following national women's organizations partner with CARE to raise awareness about global women's issues. Together, we are harnessing the power of women in the United States in the fight against global poverty.
| The Confidence Coalition is an alliance of companies, organizations and individuals committed to promoting self-confidence in girls and women so that they may feel empowered to overcome social barriers and be inspired to reach their greatest potential. It is a national movement that enables women and girls to stand up to peer pressure and media stereotypes, say no to risky behavior and abusive relationships, and put an end to relational aggression, such as bullying, both on the playground and in the workplace. For the most current information, visit www.confidencecoalition.org
The Confidence Coalition is celebrating International Girls Day on November 14th! Learn more at www.confidencecoalition.org/nationalgirlsday.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is America's first Greek-letter organization founded in 1908 by, and for, African-American college women. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, it is one of the world's leading service organizations. The Sorority's members have made a commitment "to serve all mankind" through a nucleus of more than 225,000 women in over 975 chapters in the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, Germany, Korea, Japan and in the continent of Africa. Barbara A. McKinzie is the 27th International President. McKinzie's administration is marked by the theme: ESP, which stands for Economics, Service and Partnerships. AKA celebrated its Centennial in 2008 and is now beginning its second century of making an impact on the world through Sisterhood and Service. Learn more about AKA at www.aka1908.com
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The American Association of University Women, founded in 1881, is the nation's leading voice to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. With almost 100,00 members, 1,000 branches and 500 university partners, AAUW opens doors for women around the globe and influences public debate on critical social issues such as education, civil rights and economic security. Learn more about the group at www.aauw.org
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AMWA empowers women to lead in improving health for all within a model that reflects the unique perspective of women. AMWA functions at the local, national and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women's health by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring and strategic alliances. Learn more about the group at www.amwa-doc.org
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The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communication disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era. Learn more about the group at www.womcom.org
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The Center for Women's Business Research is the premier source of knowledge about women business owners and their enterprises worldwide. The Center provides the knowledge that propels the growth of women business owners and their enterprises by setting the national agenda on women's entrepreneurship, creating insight on the status and achievements of women business owners, altering perceptions about the economic viability and progress of women-owned enterprise, and driving awareness of the economic and social impact of this vital economic force. Learn more at www.womensbusinessresearch.org
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Dining for Women (DFW) is a national giving circle dedicated to empowering women and children living in the developing world to become healthy and economically self-sufficient. We believe that by educating our members about the circumstances of women living in some of the poorest countries in the world, these members become agents of change, together capable of altering the face of world poverty. In the DFW giving circle, chapters meet every month to share a meal and collectively pool the money they would have spent dining out, giving to the same carefully selected program, allowing each of us to make a greater difference in the world than we would individually. Learn more at www.diningforwomen.com
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The mission of the Diva Toolbox is to empower, educate and entertain women. The Diva Toolbox community believes that within all of us lies the ability to do anything. It is our hope that women around the globe find inspiration in this message. To learn more, visit www.divatoolbox.com
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At eWomenNetwork.com our vision is a vast network of female business owners and professionals all connected to each other. We want success-minded women to have easy access to each other's skills, talents, knowledge and resources.
Our philosophy is that you must first and foremost give to others "first." We believe that by giving and being "other-focused" you create a world of abundance for all. For us, networking is really the art of "giving" and searching for ways to serve the needs of others before focusing on ourselves. At eWomenNetwork.com we believe it takes teamwork to make the dream work! Visit www.ewomennetwork.com
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GFWC is one of the world's largest and oldest women's volunteer service organizations. Working locally through thousands of clubs in the United States and globally in more than 20 countries, GFWC members support the arts, preserve natural resources, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, stress civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding. Learn more at www.gfwc.org
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Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.6 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girls Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. CARE and Girl Scouts of the USA have launched The Power of Girls, a ground-breaking partnership that will connect girls worldwide and mobilize them around important global issues, including the critical role that girls' education and leadership plays in addressing poverty. Learn more at www.girlscouts.org
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Girls in Tech is a social network enterprise focused on the engagement, education and empowerment of like-minded, professional, intelligent and influential women in technology. As young women with the capacity to inspire, we made it our personal desire and passion to create and sustain an organization that focuses on the collaboration, promotion, growth and success of women in the technology sector. Girls in Tech aims to offer a variety of resources and tools for women to supplement and further enhance their professional careers and aspirations in technology. Some of these resources include, educational workshops and lectures, networking functions, round table discussions, conferences, social engagements, and recruitment events. For more information about the group, visit girlsintech.net
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Global EXEC Women magazine is the only award-winning, multi-lingual, print and on-line publication that features female corporate leaders, women business owners and entrepreneurs who conduct international business. Each year, Global EXEC Women magazine honors outstanding global leaders through its highly regarded events – the International Woman of Influence and Awards. Executive women in business and technology participate in live and web based interactive forums, build intentional relationships and share knowledge through Global EXEC Women's international thought leadership community and magazine. To learn more, visit www.globalexecwomen.com
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The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW) is a 501(c) 3 non profit empowering women to grow their businesses, pursue greater entrepreneurial ventures, and become more active public policy advocates. The Institute accomplishes this mission by focusing on education, mentorship, and coaching women in the United States and abroad who are seeking to acquire entrepreneurial skills to help start and grow a business. To learn more, visit ieew.org
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TIAW is devoted to improving the economic status of all women around the world: from senior level executive and professional women, to career women just beginning their careers, to women in transition and young girls planning for their careers, to the most needy of all: impoverished women in developing nations. Our purpose is to encourage, develop, fund and implement programs that foster economic empowerment and advancement for women around the world. To learn more, visit www.tiaw.org
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The International Museum of Women (I.M.O.W.) is a social change museum dedicated to valuing the lives of women around the world. CARE is pleased to be featured in I.M.O.W.'s new global online exhibition, Economica: Women and the Global Economy. Economica is a vivid and timely online exploration of women's global economic participation featuring powerful voices, visions, and images that cover a range of topics – from business leadership and philanthropy to microenterprise and grassroots solutions. Read the story, "How Microfinance Changed One Woman's Life", about a CARE program participant at imow.org/economica/stories.
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Kappa Delta Sorority is a national women's organization with more than 210,000 members. Through member education, community service and national alliances, Kappa Delta is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that inspire women to greatness. In 1999, Kappa Delta created National Women's Friendship Day (now National Women's Friendship Month) to encourage all women to celebrate with their friends. In 2009, the sorority took the lead to create the Confidence Coalition to create awareness for all of the organizations and companies committed to promoting confidence in girls and women. That same year, it created National Girls Day to empower girls to make their dreams come true. Kappa Delta members make a difference in their communities by working with Girl Scouts and by raising funds for the prevention of child abuse, two of the sorority's national philanthropies. For more information, visit www.kappadelta.org/
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Ladies Who Launch is the source for entrepreneurial-minded women who want to live their dreams and love their lives. Ladies Who Launch is the first company to define entrepreneurship as a lifestyle choice and connect women online and in person to foster creativity, community, and support. Visit ladieswholaunch.com, Resources and Community – For Business, For Life. For more information, visit www.ladieswholaunch.com
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Moms In Business Network is the leading association in the United States representing moms who are business-owners, corporate executives and decision makers. More than 64 percent of female corporate leaders have children, and 44 percent of the more than 10 million women business-owners have children under 18. To learn more, visit www.mibn.org
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Mothers Acting Up is a movement of mothers publicly and passionately advocating for the world's children. MAU inspires, educates and engages mothers — a gigantic force to be reckoned with — to prioritize children in our corporate and public policies. MAU believes that when mothers lead, generations of global citizens will follow. Learn more about the movement
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The NAFE is one of the nation's largest women's professional associations and the largest women business owner's association, providing resources and services — through education, networking, and public advocacy — to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security. Learn more about the association, www.nafe.com
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The National Association of Commissions for Women is the only professional membership organization for regional, state, county and local commissions created by government to improve the status of women. As a non-partisan association, NACW is committed to equality and justice for women by increasing the effectiveness of member commissions and serving as their national voice. Learn more about the organization, www.nacw.org
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The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of America's more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the market. NAWBO strives to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by: strengthening the wealth creating capacity of women business owners; creating innovative and effective change in the business culture; building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers. Learn more about the organization, www.nawbo.org
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The NFWL is the nation's oldest organization representing elected women at all levels of government. The mission of the NFWL is to provide strategic resources to women leaders for leadership development and effective governance through conferences, effective seminars, issue education materials, professional and personal relationships and networking at both the state and federal levels. Learn more about NFWL
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The National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce. To learn more, www.mbawomen.org
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Original Women is a social enterprise and community dedicated to celebrating the artistry of women from around the world. We showcase a unique collection of their creations – wearable, decorative and functional. We embrace the passion women artisans have for their culture and heritage. We are inspired by their achievements, using their traditions and artisan skills to create social, economic and environmental change. At our events and with our partnership with CARE, we connect and support women expressing their creativity and using their skills to make their lives, their families' lives, their communities and our world a better place. Learn more about Original Women at www.original-women.com
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Step Up Women's Network is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls. Through teen empowerment programs for underserved girls, women's health education and advocacy, professional mentorship and social networking opportunities, Step Up Women's Network educates and activates members to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future. To find out more on how to "Invest, Involve and Inspire," please visit www.suwn.org
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Vivanista empowers philanthropic women to affect change in the world. Members leverage resources including a robust library of fundraising templates as well as charitable best practices. Vivanista's national event calendar and social media sponsorship programs allow charitable organizations to better promote their fundraising events and, as such, increase the financial success of their campaigns and, ultimately, give more back to their communities. Learn more at www.vivanista.com
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The Women's Alliance is a national organization of independent community-based members who provide professional attire, careerskills training and related services to low-income women seeking employment. Each year, the Women's Alliance helps more than 50,000 women transition from welfare and poverty to jobs, opportunity and independence. To learn more, please visit www.thewomensalliance.org
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WIPP is a national bi-partisan public policy organization representing over half a million women and minorities in business. To learn more about the organization, please visit www.wipp.org
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WITI is the premiere global organization empowering women in business and technology to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformation through technology, leadership and economic prosperity. WITI has powerful programs and partnerships that provide connections, resources, and opportunities. Since 1989, WITI has delivered value to individuals, small businesses, and corporations. To learn more, please visit www.witi.com
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Womenetics is a media property and events program for professional women whose mission is to foster, advance and celebrate female leadership. The online community acts as a social networking site providing an opportunity for working women across the US and beyond to connect and spread their ideas on topics such as leadership, health & wellness, philanthropy, finance, and global issues around women. The community's website, www.womenetics.com, is a web 2.0 interactive platform where participants access information, connect with others interested in similar goals and subjects, and add their ideas and content to online conversations. Womenetics events augment the community, providing compelling content and engaging attendees in frank discussions on topics that are meaningful to women, and explore how women's influence and power can change the way the world works. To learn more, visit www.womenetics.com
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Women's Leadership Exchange® (WLE) is a social entrepreneurship founded by and for successful businesswomen. Recognizing the unique challenges facing women in business – whether they are leading their own companies or are leaders in the corporate, government or not-for-profit sectors, WLE offers a program that helps them fill the information gap and provides a venue for building connections that will facilitate their success in business and in life. To learn more, visit www.womensleadershipexchange.com
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Women's Online Media and Education Network produces media and media tools to give women, and others without a voice, ways to be heard around the world. We produce WomensRadio, a rich content site for women leaders; WomensCalendar, an expansive listing of events for women; and AudioAcrobat®, a Web-based audio and video program that makes recording and streaming easy and affordable! Our newest medium is WR Music Review and, coming soon, a new syndication model for the Web – The WR Channel! To learn more, visit www.WomensRadio.com
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Womensphere is a leadership community with a dual mission: to inspire, empower, celebrate, and connect women; and to bring together women and men in partnership around solving global and local issues. Womensphere's summits, events and content cover women's leadership, business leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and sustainability. On May 5, 2009, Womensphere is launching The Womensphere Institute, a groundbreaking educational institution that will equip and empower women with insight, networks, strategy and knowledge. To learn more, visit www.womensphere.com
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World Footprints is an award-winning multi-media company that celebrates responsible travel, culture & heritage. A leading voice in socially conscious and responsible travel, hosts Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick raise awareness about important global issues from the environment to human rights. Each broadcast seeks to foster global citizenship; connect communities; honor diversity, cultural heritage and natural resources. World Footprints interviews leading thought leaders and high-profile celebrity and newsmaker guests who share the mission of encouraging positive footprints…one step at a time. Learn more at www.worldfootprints.com
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World Pulse is a media enterprise covering global issues through the eyes of women and is dedicated to listening to and broadcasting the unheard voices and innovative solutions of women worldwide. They produce World Pulse Magazine and PulseWire, an interactive community newswire where women can speak for themselves to the world and connect to solve global problems. To learn more, visit www.worldpulse.com
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World Wings International, Inc. is the philanthropic organization of former Pan Am Flight Attendants, and an official CARE partner since 1994. To learn more, visit www.worldwingsinternational.org
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Zonta International is a global organization of 33,000 executives and professionals working together in 68 countries and geographic areas to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta programs respond to the educational, health, economic and legal needs of women from the US to Niger, Bosnia and Herzegovina to India, Sri Lanka to Colombia, Afghanistan to Chad. To learn more, visit www.zonta.org
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eWomenNetwork's The GLOW Project
