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In the Washington, D.C. 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.

Women's History Month Q&A – March 22, 2013

Q: Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only woman to win two? A: Marie Curie was the first

Women's History Month Q&A – March 21, 2013

Q: What was the first sporting event that women were allowed to compete in at the Olympics? A: At the first Winter Games in

Partnership for Women’s Prosperity Empowers Women & Girls Nationwide

Recently, I had the opportunity to travel with our president, Nicky Goren, to a meeting of the Partnership for Women’s Prosperity, a cohort of

Women's History Month Q&A – March 20, 2013

Q: Who was the first female filmmaker to win an Oscar for best director? A: In 2010, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to

Women's History Month Q&A – March 19, 2013

Q: Who was the 3rd mayor of DC and the 1st African-American woman to serve as mayor of a major American city? A: Sharon

Turning 15: Celebrating Our Supporters

What do you remember about turning 15? What I remember most about that incredible year was learning to drive. Getting a learner’s permit and

Women's History Month Q&A – March 18, 2013

Q: Who was the first woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company? A: Katherine Graham. In 1972, she became the CEO of the Washington

Women's History Month Q&A – March 15, 2013

Q: Which celebrated singer began performing at such a young age that she was nicknamed “The Baby Contralto?” Hint: one of her most famous

Women's History Month Q&A – March 14, 2013

Q: Who was the first woman to earn a bachelor’s degree? A: Catherine Brewer, who was from Georgia, received a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

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712 H Street NE,

Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998,
The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

© 2025 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Stay Connected!