Women play a significant role in the social sector – a White House study puts the number at 73% in fact. But despite this, there’s a glass ceiling in this sector as well, where women are underrepresented in leadership positions. For some #ladyboss #girlspo (#girlspo = girl + inspiration), we are happy to feature five…
Want to support women? Check out these innovative businesses that empower women through their programs and their giving strategies. SheTaxis is a car service app that focuses on the needs of women by putting women behind the wheel. Women typically make up 60% of the riders, but only 2% of the drivers. This service provides…
Technology startups are constantly in the news for some superlative or the other – their sky high valuation, their exponential user growth, or their who’s who of investors. But frequently left out of the conversation are women; not only in regards to leadership roles, but also as employees, and targeted users and clients of the…
Despite gains, women’s issues continue to be considered “soft issues” in philanthropy and struggle to generate funding and support that they merit. This week, Starfish Impact is giving light to a few organizations whose missions explicitly support women’s issues – from education to protection against violence to mentorship to support for sanitary products. One million…