Women and Girls | World Vision Philanthropy

Our impact

We know that when girls and women gain equal access and opportunity, everyone wins. Children are better cared for, families are stronger, and communities are more prosperous.

Since 2016, we have reached more than 14 MILLION women and girls with the tools they need to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

11.6M

11.6 million women and girls gained access to clean water close to home

1.32M

1.32 million women and girls benefited from programs that challenge harmful cultural norms

1.76M

1.76 million women gain access to financial services, saving groups, training technology, and markets

469K

469,000 women of child-bearing age gained access to maternal and child health and nutrition services

70%

70% of our microfinance clients globally are female

Read our most recent progress report.

Dana Dornsife, donor partner, California

“The quickest way to empower a woman is to make sure she has clean water. And then, she can soar.”

“In her lifetime, the average African woman will walk a distance equal from the earth to the moon for water. I think God calls us to be involved in something bigger than ourselves.”

"Nothing compares with seeing a child drink clean water for the first time. The sparkle in her eyes tells you her life just changed for the better, and you are never the same"