How We Work — Economic Advancement

Driving Global Growth Through Leadership and Advancing Economic Power

We strengthen women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and market access to build more inclusive economies and resilient communities worldwide.

Women’s economic leadership is foundational to resilient markets and inclusive growth.

Advancing Leadership and Opportunity

Our approach strengthens women’s entrepreneurship, enterprise participation, and leadership across sectors by expanding access to capital, markets, networks, and decision-making roles. By embedding women at the center of value chains and economic systems, we help accelerate innovation, strengthen household stability, and drive broader community transformation.

Counterpart Economic Advancement

Building the Next Generation of Leaders

Through our programs, these efforts advance by equipping early- to mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to lead and grow. Through collaboration with governments, civil society, and communities, GWIM builds enabling environments where women can strengthen organizations, scale businesses, and influence economic systems. The program focuses on building practical skills and sustained networks that translate leadership into measurable economic opportunity and impact.

Research Training

Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment

Through targeted training, mentorship, and strategic partnerships, we equip women with the leadership skills, resources, networks, and opportunities needed to thrive as entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders.

Leadership Development

Develop leadership and management capabilities to lead organizations, enterprises, and community initiatives.

Organizational Strengthening

Strengthen business and organizational systems that improve sustainability, growth, and long-term impact.

Market Access & Financial Inclusion

Expand access to capital, markets, and professional networks to increase enterprise participation and competitiveness.

Entrepreneurship Advancement

Advance women’s entrepreneurship across agricultural, trade, and emerging market sectors.

Barrier Reduction & Inclusion

Challenge structural and social barriers that limit women’s economic participation and leadership.

Scalable Economic Impact

Scale women’s economic empowerment initiatives that create opportunities for others and strengthen local economies.

Economic Impact

$13M+

raised by graduates

39%

increased personal savings

21%

promoted into leadership roles

70%

increased their income in fewer than three years