Investing in Women, Strengthening Economies
Through the support of the ExxonMobil Foundation, Counterpart implements the Global Women in Management (GWIM) initiative, which equips women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers with the skills, networks, mentorship, and resources needed to build businesses, expand economic opportunity, and support their communities.
Investing in Women’s Leadership, Skills, and Economic Opportunity
Counterpart advances women’s leadership and economic advancement through practical, locally grounded approaches that combine leadership development, mentorship, coaching, peer learning, digital skills, and alumni networks. Our work helps women strengthen organizations, expand economic opportunities, and contribute to more inclusive and resilient communities.
Building Skills, Networks, and Local Economic Capacity
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Women’s Economic Advancement and Enterprise Growth
- Mentorship, Networks, and Peer Learning
- AI Skills, Digital Readiness, and Innovation
- Financial Capability and Business Resilience
Contributing to Community Well-Being and Local Economic Development
Women are central to building stronger economies, more resilient communities, and more inclusive institutions. Through Counterpart’s Economic Advancement programming, participants gain practical leadership, management, financial sustainability, entrepreneurship, and digital skills while building networks that continue beyond the initial engagement.
Our model combines learning, mentorship, coaching, peer support, and alumni engagement so women can apply new tools directly in their organizations, businesses, and communities. The results are far-reaching: a global network of more than 1,000 women leaders across 77 countries, more than US$13 million mobilized in funding, and 70% of participants reporting increased income within three years.
Women Leading Business Growth and Lasting Community Impact
Across the globe, women are applying leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and new networks to strengthen organizations, create opportunities, and improve lives in their communities. Explore stories of women who are turning knowledge, connections, and determination into lasting impact.
