Women: Favorite Links

4 Girls GLocal Leadership (4GGL) Empowering Girls around the World

http://www.4ggl.org/
This organization provides leadership training for girls in impoverished countries around the world.

CARE

http://www.care.org/
A nonprofit organization that fights global poverty with a special emphasis on helping women.

Equal Access

http://www.equalaccess.org/about-mission.php
An international nonprofit organization that empowers women through health services, education, protection of human rights, and promoting democracy and governance.

FINCA

http://www.villagebanking.org
This organization provides small business loans to help women escape poverty.

Foundation for Sustainable Development

http://www.fsdinternational.org/devsubject/womensempowerment
This site provides resources for women in Argentina, Bolivia, India, Kenya, Nicaragua, and Uganda.

Fund for Women in Asia

http://www.fundwomenasia.org/
An organization that provides education and developmental programs for women and girls in Asia.

Gender Equality (IANWGE)

http://www.un.org/womenwatch/ianwge/
A gateway to information about women’s empowerment and gender equality throughout the United Nations system.

Girl Effect

http://www.girleffect.org/#/home/
A movement that explores how girls in developing countries can make a difference — and provides opportunities and actions to help these girls succeed.

Girl Scouts International

http://www.girlscouts.org/
An organization dedicated to helping girls build character and qualities such as leadership and strong values to help them thrive.

Girls, Inc.

http://www.girlsinc.org/index.html
Educational programs that inspire and empower girls.

International Museum of Women

http://www.imow.org/home/index
San Francisco’s museum showcases and celebrates women’s history.

International Women’s Day

http://www.internationalwomensday.com/
This is a official holiday in many countries in which being a woman is honored by those who celebrate.

MADRE: Demanding Rights, Resources, and Results for Women Worldwide

http://www.madre.org/index.php?video=1
MADRE uses human rights to advance social justice. They partner with women in communities worldwide to meet urgent, local needs, and create long-term solutions to the problems that women face in the following areas: Peace Building; Women’s Health and Combating Violence against Women; and Economic and Environment Justice.

National Organization for Women

http://www.now.org
The largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to bring equality to all women.

Nobel Women’s Initiative

http://www.nobelwomensinitiative.org/
A united effort by women Nobel Peace Laureates to foster peace through justice and equality.

Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI)

http://www.equalityiniraq.com/
A united effort by women Nobel Peace Laureates to foster peace through justice and equality.

Polaris Project

http://www.polarisproject.org/
A nonprofit organization that battles human trafficking and works toward a world without slavery.

Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)

http://www.rawa.org/index.php
An independent organization that fights for peace, democracy, women’s rights, and freedom for the women of Afghanistan.

Rwanda Path to Peace

http://www.macys.com/campaign/rwanda/index.jsp
This project empowers women in Rwanda by allowing them to sell their handmade baskets so that they can earn a sustainable income.

She Source

http://www.shesource.org/shesource/index.php
A collaborative between women journalists, producers, and other experts to increase the presence of women in the media.

South Asian Women’s Empowerment and Resource Alliance

http://www.sawera.org/
This organization promotes independence of South Asian women through empowerment, solidarity, and education.

United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

http://www.unifem.org/
A United Nations office that promotes equality between men and women as well as general women’s empowerment.

V-Day

http://www.vday.org
A movement to eliminate violence against women through events, education, and art.

Vital Voices Global Partnership

http://www.vitalvoices.org/desktopdefault.aspx?page_id=734
A nongovernmental organization that empowers women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the world.

Women with 2020 Vision

http://www.womenwith2020vision.org/index.php
An online mentoring initiative for girls that fosters empowerment, peace, cultural understanding, and political participation.

Women Watch

http://www.un.org/womenwatch/
United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality — A gateway to information about women’s empowerment and gender equality throughout the United Nations system.

Women’s Empowerment International

http://www.womenempowerment.org/
An organization that provides women with the necessary tools to rise above poverty, such as business loans and other services.

Women’s Studies Resource Sites

http://userpages.umbc.edu/~korenman/wmst/links.html
An extensive listing of more than 700 informative sites about women’s issues, from history to education, sports to sexuality, religion, health, and more.

World Vision

http://www.worldvision.org/
A relief organization that works with families and children to help them overcome poverty.