"When you empower a woman, you empower the whole world."
—Joyce Banda, Former President of Malawi
BUILDING A NEW NARRATIVE
In 1974, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act passed, prohibiting discrimination in consumer credit practices on the basis of sex, race, or marital status.
While women have gained more financial freedoms in the last 50 years, the narrative surrounding women and money hasn't dramatically changed. Societal norms and generational trauma have ingrained financial insecurity within the psyches of women. Put simply: Women have been taught they aren't good with money.
The Woodward Foundation is re-writing that narrative, aiming to unlock financial freedom, not just for women, but for all.
WE GIVE & GIVE & GIVE
Women significantly over-index on philanthropic giving. ​We're responsible for 64% of charitable gifts, while influencing 86% of philanthropic gifts from affluent households.
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Too often, we passively give without also asking: How is that money being put to work so that everyone benefits?
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​What if the women who give so readily could feel equally comfortable growing that future charitable contribution?
Just imagine if unlocking economic freedom for women meant that everyone benefits, helping to create a more equal society. Guess what? It does …
