women’s empowerment
Helping farmers in Asia, Africa overcome floods and drought
A company in India that teaches farmers to preserve stormwater for irrigation is partnering with the U.S. to share its invention worldwide.
Meet the first Hispanic woman to serve as a U.S. college...
Learn about Juliet Garcia's life, from her time as a university professor to her receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
How a chef in The Bahamas empowers others
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs alumna Chanté Basden is passing business skills along to others while also expanding her bakery.
AWE alumna constructs her dream business in Costa Rica
After years working in construction supplies, Hazel Naranjo started her own business. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs helped her succeed.
G7 launches plan to boost global infrastructure investment
The Group of Seven democracies have launched a plan to mobilize billions of dollars to build quality infrastructure around the world.
Women make a historic first for U.S. currency
President Biden's plan to nominate Marilynn Malerba treasurer of the United States will make her the first Native American to hold the post.
Connecting French Polynesia’s artisans to global markets
An alumna of U.S. government exchanges is helping French Polynesia's artisans sell their handicrafts around the world.
Title IX: Protecting equality in the U.S. for 50 years
What is Title IX and how does it apply to sectors beyond education and sports in the United States? Learn more here.
Preparing Brazil’s next generation of women leaders
Power4Girls, a U.S. State Department program in Brazil, helps train hundreds of girls in leadership and business skills. Learn more.