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.
Maryland Makes the Health of Women and Families a Priority
At Washington Area Women’s Foundation, we believe access to quality, affordable health care is essential for women to thrive. Access to contraception is a
Recommendations to Facilitate Accessible & Affordable Mental Health Services for Young Women of Color in the District of Columbia
Centering the voices and lived experiences of young women of color in identifying challenges and solutions to improve their lives is critical to developing
DC Government Takes Steps to Advance Racial Equity
Racism in the United States has shaped institutions, policies, and practices in a way that creates, maintains, and perpetuates racial inequities. Because of this
Take Action To Support DC’s Pregnant & Parenting Teens
Our city’s budget decisions have a profound impact on our everyday lives. Affecting everything from trash pick-up to library and recreation center services, DC
Highlights from The Women’s Foundation’s Analysis of 2015 Poverty Data
Our analysis of the newly released data from the American Community Survey found women’s poverty rates during 2015 continue to be substantially above the
Highlights from The Women’s Foundation’s Analysis of 2014 Poverty Data
Our latest detailed analysis on women’s poverty (available in a series of fact sheets on our website!) found women’s poverty rates continue to be substantially
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, we’ll be celebrating the country’s declaration of independence with cookouts, parties and fireworks. But there’s
