Organizations

Organizations

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• Women for Women International A non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to the educational, economic, and interpersonal support of women worldwide who are survivors of war and genocide.
  
• Inner Circle of Spiritual Women The Inner Circle of Spiritual Women was created to unite women who live a spiritual life.
  
• Krewe of Hiphuggers All female Mardi Gras Krewe. The Hip Huggers celebrate Mardi Gras in an unique fashion unlike any other group. The Hip Huggers dress in the 1960's British Mod style. We wear tent dresses, a-line dresses, hot-pants and hip huggers.
  
• Secretwomen A funny site dedicated to how a bunch of women, fed up with men, would rule the world.
  
• Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) Works nationally and in its home community of Washington, DC to achieve economic independence and equality of opportunity for women and girls.
  
• African Health Foundation (AHEF) Africa-based organization dedicated to health promotion, population control, and improving the status of women and children in sub-Saharan Africa.
  
• AAUW/Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch Chartered in 1957, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch has grown from 63 leaders of our community to nearly 200 members. Friendship, networking, community action projects, and education are just some of the features offered.
  
• National Council for Research on Women Enhances the connections among research, policy analysis, advocacy, and innovative programming on behalf of women and girls.
  
• Women & Philanthropy An association of grantmakers who are dedicated to achieving equity for women and girls.
  
• National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) A non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian federation of voluntary women's organizations, working to improve the status of women, families and society, through education and advocacy.
  
• Ladies Club 2000, The Exclusive membership club for today's busy executive women, open to women entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
  
• Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) An independent non-profit organization devoted to educating women about retirement issues.
  
• Women in London A directory of London-based women's groups and other groups working for women in London. Also includes a list of forthcoming events, jobs and volunteering, publications, press releases and campaigns.
  
• Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley Manages endowment fund for making annual grants to programs that explicitly benefit women and girls in Western New York.
  
• Center for Women and Change Boston area group for education and support. Holds an annual conference, plus travel and workshops throughout the year.
  
• Women of Vision and Action A nonprofit networking organization dedicated to connecting established and emerging women leaders who are creating positive change in the world by taking spirit-based action.
  
• Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA) Promoting Ukrainian culture, uniting women in charitable projects, and participating in the Ukrainian, American and international women's movement.
  
• Women's Funding Alliance A Seattle-based organization dedicated to promoting justice, health and opportunity by investing the future of women and girls.
  
• American Women's Club Malmo Brings together American women residing in Sweden for the purpose of gaining companionship, support and friendship among their fellow countrywomen.
  
• Real Women of B.C. A pro-life, pro-family, non-denominational, non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots women's advocacy organization.
  
• Women Mean Business This is a community based video production organization specifically targeting women of all ages, ethnicity and abilities.
  
• Fabulous Women Women role models. Take a leaf from their impressive careers to help you in your life.
  
• Veteran Feminists of America (VFA) A nonprofit organization for veterans of the second wave of the feminist movement.
  
• Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) An international organization based in Italy.
  
• Center for Women Policy Studies An independent, national, multiethnic, and multicultural feminist policy, research, and advocacy institution.
  
• Fe-Mail An organisation in Huddersfield U.K. funded by the YWCA of Great Britain, which aims to help women experience and learn the internet.
  
• Older Womens Network A self-help organisation committed to promoting the rights, dignity and well-being of older women.
  
• Women's Wilderness Institute Dedicated to strengthening the inherent emotional, physical, and relational health of women and girls, through wilderness-based experiences.
  
• Women's Contact Society Women's resources and child care information.
  
• Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund Statewide non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women, girls and their families to achieve equal opportunities in their personal and professional lives. Details of mission, programs, publications and membership.
  
• Older Women's League (OWL) A Illinois-based organization. Presents programs of interest to midlife and older women, and advocates for policy changes.
  
• Northwood North American Women's Club For expatriate women living in the northwest London area. Offers information on the club's different activities and opportunities.
  
• Gender Changer Academy A nonprofit organization located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It is run by female volounteers only. They encourage women to crash computers and to put them all back together again. Preferebly with an improved installation.
  
• Moms Help Moms Network Organization National support group for all Moms providing them with the necessary information they need in order to make smart decisions that work for them and the community.
  
• NIU Women's Alliance Website An organization dedicated to improving the status of women through action and education.
  
• Global Fund for Women (GFW) Makes grants to seed, support, and strengthen women's rights groups around the world.
  
• Canadian Federation of University Women-Ajax Pickering Dedicated to safeguarding and improving the economic, legal, and professional status of Canadian women. Information on programs, interest groups, newsletter and membership.
  
• Women's International Network (WIN) An assembly of women communicators working to ensure women's Right to communicate through and within the community radio movement.
  
• Women's Independence and Success through Education Incorporated (W.I.S.E., inc.) WISE is a non-profit, internet based domestic violence survivor adjustment program.
  
• Women's Housing Coalition A non-profit organization provides transitional and permanent housing combined with supportive services for homeless, low-income, and at-risk women.
  
• The Electra Pages A directory of women's organizations.
  
• Women's Activity Center of Marijampole District in Lithuania (MAMVC) MAMVC's mission is to improve the lives of the women through education, information, support and culture.
  
• National Center for Policy Research for Women and Families A nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to research that promotes the health and well-being of women and families.
  
• National Council of Negro Women - Atlanta A community service organization focusing issues that affect African-American women and women in general.
  
• Association for Women in Development (AWID) An international membership organization committed to gender equality and just sustainable development.
  
• Clayton Woman's Club Organized in 1973 as a non-profit organization. Offers a wide variety of activities and programs and opportunities for Personal growth.
  
• Ladies of the Heart An international group of Ladies. It represents many different religions and creeds and works to create a loving place on the Internet.
  
• National Council of Women of New Zealand Network of womens organsations of Aotearoa New Zealand aims to serve women, the family and community at local, national and international level through study, discussion and action.
  
• Motrat Qiriazi Services, support and advocacy for rural women in Kosova. MQ provides support to rural women's groups and community-based groups.
  
• International Women's Health Coalition (IWHC) A non-profit organization based in New York City that works with individuals and groups in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to promote women's reproductive and sexual health and rights.
  
• Connecting Women Connecting Women is a non-profit organization established to motivate and support professional and internationally aware women through the exchange of information and resources based in The Hague, The Netherlands.
  
• Woman Within International, Ltd. women's issues, women, women's movement, women's healing and wholeness, relationships, healing
  
• Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE) A non-profit organization which provides financial education and networking opportunities to women of all ages.
  
• Women Economic Developers of Long Island WedLI is a not for profit organization whose goals are to foster economic development on Long Island.
  
• Women In Action Outdoor adventure activities for women transitioning from welfare to work. Hiking, kayaking, and rope courses.
  
• MEI - Fundacion Mujeres en Igualdad Train political women, share information and carry out projects with other NGOs.
  
• Ottawa-Carleton Council of Women Offers information on organization history and membership.
  
• National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) A non-profit, membership organization dedicated to improving the lives of African-American women, their families and communities.
  
• Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas (FAWCO) A support network for American women living and working abroad.
  
• Women and Sport South Africa (WASSA) Runs workshops addressing many women's issues including families, rape and abuse and assertiveness.
  
• Network of East-West Women Supports dialogue, information and activism among those concerned about women's situation in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
  
• WorldWomenWork A non-profit organization supporting land co nservation, wildlife preservation, education and the empowerment of women worldwide.
  
• 9to5,National Association of Working Women, Colorado Chapter 9to5, National Association of Working Women is a diverse and inclusive grassroots organization dedicated to improving the workplace for women and strengthing low-wage/low-income women's ability to win economic justice.
  
• WAVES National Open to all women of the sea services to include Navy, Navy Nurses, Coast Guard, SPARS and Women Marines. Provides a mailing list, bulletin board and history.
  
• Twickenham Heathfield Townswomen's Guild - UK Offers information on events and groups within Heathfield Guild.
  
• Women's Funding Network (WFN) A partnership of women's donors, allies and organizations all working to improve the position of wormen's funds.
  
• Women's Action Vidra Non-governmental organization, founded in 1997 in Banja Luka ( Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina ) as a non-national and apolitical organization.
  
• Man Watchers Worldwide organisation for women dedicated to celebrating male beauty. Includes compliments kits, photograph galleries, hall of fame, Q&A section and gifts for him.
  
• Society of Woman Geographers Brings together women explorers whose work has involved extensive travel in the investigations of little-known or unique places, peoples or things in the world.
  
• International Women's Club of Riga, Latvia International women living in Riga, Latvia who organize social and charity activities.
  
• World Connections for Women A non-profit organization addressing violence against women and children around the world and promoting efforts to assist women in developing countries.
  
• International Federation of Women Lawyers - Kenya Chapter Non profit organization aiming to improve the legal standing of women in Kenya. With details of events, annual reports and membership.
  
• 31st December Women's Movement - Ghana An organization works to improve the lives of women in Ghana.
  
• Resources for Anti-Violence Networks (RAVN) RAVN will provide advocacy services to high-risk battered women as well as training and consultation to other organizations. Special issues: lesbian battering, trafficking/prostitution, abuse of disabled women, stalking.
  
• Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Committed to pursuiting knowledge, promoting education, improving the status of women and human rights.
  
• MATCH International Centre A Canadian-based non-governmental organization works with women's groups to promote human rights and freedom for women in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and South America.
  
• Chaya Seattle Non profit organization which serves South Asian women in crisis, specifically women who are victims of domestic violence. Details of mission, events, program and of how to volunteer.
  
• Centre for Leadership for Women Aims to develop women Leaders in a work and/or personal context, through online resources and networking.
  
• Niger Delta Women for Justice NDWJ is a NGO based in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. NDWJ works in close collaboration with other grassroots organisations / women's groups in the ND. It is committed to improving the personal, economic, educational status of women and to ensuring that their environmental and human rights are upheld.
  
• Womanfocus at Preventionfocus,Inc. An educational program serving adolescent girls, and women of all ages, in Western New York. Womanfocus advocates for the prevention of violence against women and families, provides support groups for growth, and honors those women in our community who have made outstanding contributions to others,personally and/or professionally.
  
• The Claret Club Ladies' dinner and wine club, based in Singapore. Details of members and activities.
  
• National Women's Register An international organisation of women's discussion groups. Each group takes part in stimulating discussions on a wide range of topics of a non-domestic nature.
  
• Wider Opportunities for Women Works to achieve economic independence and equality of opportunity for women and girls.
  
• Passages Northwest - Seattle Dedicated to educating and motivating girls and women to develop leadership and courage through the integrated exploration of the arts and the natural environment.
  
• Center for Women's Global Leadership Develops and facilitates women's leadership in the areas of human rights and social justice.
  
• Women¡¯s Philanthropy Institute Brings together philanthropists and philanthropy professionals to educate, encourage and empower women as major donors for all nonprofit causes.
  
• Studio XX An artist-run resource centre for women exploring and challenging aspects of new media technologies.
  
• Women in the Fire Service A non-profit organization. Networks women firefighters, and providing information to the fire service on women's issues.
  
• Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Struggles in opening up educational opportunities to the girls and women of Africa.
  
• Illinois Women's Funding Federation (IWFF) Coalition of women's organizations engaged in joint fundraising across Illinois.
  
• Mrs International Pageant Worldwide pageant for married women and mothers.
  
• National Partnership for Women and Families Promotes fairness in the workplace, quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family.
  
• Stree Aadhar Kendra India-based organization which tackles problems of women and injustice done to them.
  
• WINPEACE: Women;s Initiative for Peace A Turkish and Greek women's initiative devoted to creating and supporting a culture of peace through bi-cultural exchanges and education, joint meetings and projects, and seminars on alternative approaches to peace.
  
• aauw-sacramento Sacramento branch of the American Association of University Women. Provides advocacy, and serves women, young women and girls in the Sacramento California area.
  
• The Young Women and Democracy Programme Funded by a grant from the European Union (PHARE/TACIS), seeks to promote the political involvement of young women in Central and Eastern European Countries and Newly Independent States.
  
• Womens Way A fundraising coalition that supports services for women in the Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania area.
  
• Women's Rights at Work Serves women who have experienced sexual harassment at work in the New York area. Educates women about their rights and how to obtain support.
  
• International Women's Writing Guild A network for the empowerment of women through writing.
  
• Several Sources Foundation A non-profit organization providing help, comfort, and information to pregnant teens and homeless or abused women. Information about its founder and activities, with news and details of how to donate.
  
• Women's International News Gathering Service An independent radio production company that produces and distributes news and current affairs programs by and about women around the world.
  
• Sisterhood Is Global Institute (SIGI) An international non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of women's rights at the local, national, regional, and global levels.
  
• Women's Foundation of Colorado Pursues changes in public consciousness, philanthropy, and social policy by developing initiatives and funding community-based organizations working on behalf of women and girls.
  
• Kanita Women Malaysian women's resource center, offering details of their publications, studies and contemporary issues.
  
• Ontario Association of Women's Centres (OAWC) Promotes network, dialogue, and collaboration between Ontario's organizations.
  
• Washington Women Outdoors A non-profit organization engaged in outdoor activities where women share skills, experience, strengths, and support to enhance and expand each woman's world.
  
• La Strada Foundation Website of La Strada Foundation against the Trafficking in Women. Information on the mandate and structure of La Strada, on trafficking in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, the Polish context, the gender and migration dimensions of trafficking, a bibliography of materials on trafficking and links and contacts.
  
• Arming Women Against Rape and Endangerment (AWARE) A non-profit safety organization in Massachusetts that teaches women various methods of self-defense and empowerment.
  
• Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) A non-profit international organization whose mission is to empower women at all levels of society to be full partners in development.
  
• American Association of University Women (AAUW) Promotes education and equity for all women and girls.
  
• South African Womens Club in the Netherlands The SAWC was established to enable South African women to meet one another while in the Netherlands. Includes contact, schedule, events, news and other resources.
  
• Women with Disabilities in Australia A national organization for women with all types of disabilities.
  
• About-Face Questions and satirizes negative and demeaning images of women in society.
  
• Friends of Tibetan Women's Association (FOTWA) A nonprofit educational organization. It aids Tibetans living in exile and expands worldwide awareness of the refugee experience.
  
• The Victorian and Edwardian Ladies League Join us as we look into life in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, seeking to understand how they lived so we can use their methods and manners to improve our modern world.
  
• National Council of Women of Great Britain A forum where women, as individuals or as members or affiliates of NCWGB, can exchange information and ideas, formulate policy, educate and promote change.
  
• Malaysian Women's Development Foundation A non profile organization established to organise, carry out and support schemes and projects for the promotion of the well-being and welfare of Malaysian women. Details of activities and membership, with chatroom.
  
• Woman Centered Offers education, resources, and support to women in Central Vermont to help women find strength, courage and wisdom.
  
• My Sisters Voice An online resource for young women to be supported and heard. Offers place to write short stories and network for young women on any issues of concern.