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
Affordable Care Act a Victory for Economically Vulnerable Women
Today’s historic Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act is a victory for women and particularly significant for economically vulnerable women and their children.
Last week The Washington Post carried a devastating headline: “HIV infection rate skyrockets among some D.C. women.” The women the headline referred to were
Federal Budget Cuts & the Impact on Medicare, Medicaid & Women
Many commentators have written about the current round of negotiations about the federal budget and how budget cuts will affect the poor. Women’s organizations
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: How a government shutdown might impact vulnerable residents. | A new study finds that health-related grantmakers do not make the needs
