Results are Tagged with "Women and Girls Empowerment"
Kenya on My Mind: An Interview with Mayor Heidi Davison
In September 2008, eight American women traveled to Kenya to develop empowerment networks with Maasai women.
FORTUNE/State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership
The FORTUNE/State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership provides mentorship opportunities for emerging women leaders from all over the world.
Empowering Women & Girls Through Sports
In the midst of the NCAA's March Madness, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced an international sports exchange that brought 18 teenage girl athletes and 6 female coaches from all corners of the globe to Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colorado as part of the Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative.
Drivers of the Economy: African Women's Entrepreneurship Program
Diane von Fürstenberg speaks at the The African Women's Entrepreneurship Program event in Washington, D.C.
TechGirls
TechGirls is an international exchange program designed to empower young girls to pursue careers in the science and technology sectors.
Empowerment and the Soccer Field
"Playing sports gives a girl the feeling of empowerment, ...how to become a better, stronger character."
Track and Field Athletes from the Caribbean Visit the U.S
In partnership with USA Track and Field and the Oregon Track Club, the U.S Department of State organized a dynamic track and field program to empower women and girls.
Sports Visitors and the Women's NCAA Final Four
Partnering with the NCAA, USA Basketball, and WNBA, the U.S. Department of State led a fast-paced and exciting basketball program surrounding the events of the Women’s NCAA Final Four.