Women's Empowerment International

⭐ New Partner Highlight ⭐ We’re proud to introduce Sunsar Maya—our first partner in Nepal and in this region of the world. ❤️ Through a $10,000 WE grant, Sunsar Maya is expanding its Women’s Literacy Program—supporting women with literacy, life skills, and vocational training to build confidence and financial independence. Through Nepali and English language lessons, numeracy training, and hands-on skills like tailoring, soap-making, and small-scale farming, women gain the tools to earn income, manage finances, and access affordable, nutritious food. By investing in education, practical skills, and opportunity, women are creating pathways to independence, strengthening their families, and building more resilient communities ✨ We’re honored to support these women as they grow, lead, and shape their futures. #womensempowerment #globalimpact #partnerhighlight #nepal

In case you missed it, our March Newsletter is live! 💌 Inside, you’ll find: ✨ A recap of Bloom Together, our International Women’s Day celebration ✨ Exciting partner updates: - The ESTIMA program, from our partner in Tijuana, featured in a newly published Advances in Global Health study - Our partner SDSU School of Social Work has launched a pilot program supporting 21 women experiencing homelessness in San Diego. ✨ A powerful reflection on Women’s History Month and this year’s theme, “Give to Gain” ✨ A sneak peek at upcoming events — including our Julian Circle Luncheon and Fall Fundraiser and more! 🔗 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/g3Qg73dE #womensempowerment #newsletter #sandiego #globalimpact #womenhistorymonth #internationalwomensday

✨ Event Highlight: Opportunity Drawing ✨ Celebrate with us at Bloom Together: An International Women’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 7 — and don’t miss your chance to participate in our special opportunity drawing! Enter for a chance to win curated prizes from incredible local San Diego businesses, including: 💎 Kendra Scott jewelry 🚢 Harbor cruise tickets 🎁 Joon gift card ✨ & more surprises Celebrate International Women’s Day with creativity, connection, food, drinks, and community at FruitCraft. 🎟 VIP Tickets include 3 raffle entries — with additional tickets available for purchase: https://lnkd.in/ew5Fnxh4 Bring a friend and save 💛 #BloomTogether #SanDiegoEvents #SupportWomen #IWD2026 #SupportLocalBusinesses #fundraiser #community #bloomtogether

⭐New Partner Highlight ⭐ Tipey Joa Native Warriors is our new partner in the Baja–Southern California border region. ❤️ Through a $10,000 WE grant, Tipey Joa Native Warriors will expand the Women’s Empowerment through Arts and Vital Enterprise (W.E.A.V.E.) program—helping women build skills in traditional arts, entrepreneurship, and business management. By reclaiming traditional arts, culture, and enterprise, Indigenous women are strengthening their voices, preserving their heritage, and creating sustainable futures for their communities 🌾✨ We’re honored to stand alongside these women as they lead with resilience, creativity, and culture. #WomensEmpowerment #IndigenousWomen #CulturalPreservation #WEGrant #WEAVEProgram #BorderCommunities #WomenSupportingWomen #GlobalImpact

Our January Newsletter is live! 💌 🌍 Inside, you’ll find: ✨ A powerful reflection from our Executive Director, Sarah Adams, on kindness, connection, and community ✨ An inspiring partner story: Molly’s journey from small loans to a thriving business ✨ A warm welcome to our newest team member, Sophie ✨ A tribute to Rosemary, a dear WE supporter ✨ A recommended read: Kindness Happens Here ✨ A sneak peek of upcoming events — including an International Women’s Day Celebration This Newsletter reflects what’s possible when women are given opportunity and support! 📩 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eBiteqGv #WomenEmpowerment #WomensEmpowermentInternational #Newsletter #WECommunity #TogetherWeRise #Nonprofit #sandiego

Please join us in welcoming Sophie Pauken, our new Development Coordinator, to the Women’s Empowerment team! 🌍✨ Sophie brings a strong global perspective, with experience supporting international development programs across the Middle East, South Asia, and East Africa. Her background spans operational leadership, program implementation, and cross-sector work in areas such as WASH and primary education, with a meaningful focus on improving access and outcomes for young girls. Deeply committed to serving underserved communities, Sophie believes everyone deserves the right to a safe, dignified, and poverty-free life. We’re excited to have her passion, thoughtfulness, and global experience strengthening the work we do at WE 🧡 👉 Read more about Sophie here: https://lnkd.in/e5ffvZby

✨ Introducing Women's Empowerment Business Guide ✨ WE members asked and we listened! We’re excited to launch the first-ever WE Business Guide, created to spotlight women entrepreneurs who have participated in programs with our grant partners. These women have used microloans, grants, workshops, and other helpful services to start and grow their businesses. When you choose to support these women, whether by purchasing their products, booking their services, or sharing their work, you’re helping women build financial independence, support their families, and strengthen their communities. Just in time for the holidays, this guide makes gift-giving more meaningful 💛 🎁 Special thanks to our partners International Rescue Committee (IRC) San Diego International Rescue Committee San Diego (IRC San Diego) and Via International for their participation and partnership. 👉 Click the link to explore the WE Business Guide: https://lnkd.in/eeBkdbni ✨ Stay tuned as we continue to grow and expand this resource—together, we can uplift even more women! #ShopWomen #WomenOwnedBusinesses #EconomicEmpowerment #GiftWithPurpose #WomensEmpowerment

On this Giving Tuesday, as we reflect on the real change your support creates, we’d like to share Kenia’s story…❤️ What would you do if your family's well-being depended on leaving everything behind? Kenia created a different path. When Kenia's husband lost his job during the pandemic, he wanted to migrate to the U.S. to find new opportunities. The risks were enormous. Leaving their home behind would be devastating. But, staying in Honduras without income seemed impossible. Kenia proposed a different plan. With a small repayable loan, funded by a WE grant to Adelante Foundation, she launched a plant nursery. Within a few years, it became profitable and now employs others in her community. Thousands of women like Kenia lack access to formal lending institutions simply because they're women. Without support, more families will be forced to migrate and remain in poverty. But there's another way forward. Your gift helps women build thriving enterprises, provide for their children, and break the cycle of poverty through opportunity in their home countries. 🔗 Lift up a woman like Kenia today and make a donation: https://lnkd.in/eQBrGFDG #GivingTuesday #WomensEmpowerment #StrongerTogether #SupportWomen #EndPoverty #GiveBack #GlobalImpact #WomenEntrepreneurs #NonprofitLove

For those of you that missed it, we announced our newest WE Grant Partners live at Empowered WE Rise 🎉. It was a powerful moment that truly reflected the heart of our mission. From over 100 applicants and seven finalists, the outstanding organizations selected represent transformative work happening across the globe to uplift women and strengthen communities. Every partner plays a vital role in advancing our mission and each deserves their own spotlight! Today's Partner spotlight is: ✨ SDSU School of Social Work ✨ Program: Reaching Women Experiencing Homelessness: An Economic Empowerment & Recovery Project Their initiative supports one of San Diego’s most vulnerable populations by offering women experiencing homelessness a pathway toward stability, dignity, and long-term economic empowerment. Through a one-time WE grant of $10,000, SDSU will pilot a 12-week small-group series designed to help participants access critical resources, navigate complex systems, and build job-readiness skills that support their journey forward. Stay tuned as we highlight more of our incredible partners! 🌎 🧡 #womensempowerment #localimpact #sandiego #sdsu #socialwork #grant #newpartner