Our Mission
To contribute to innovative, bottom-up solutions that unlock opportunity, agency, and dignity for women and youth across the world through evidence-based approaches, strategic partnerships, and scalable systems.
About WEIForward
Learn about our mission, leadership, and the dedicated team of experts.
Who We Are
WEIForward is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and youth to achieve economic equality. We work through evidence-based approaches, strategic partnerships, and systems change to unlock opportunity, agency, and dignity for women and youth across the world.
Our Vision
A world in which every human being can flourish in justice, security, and peace, where women and youth have equal access to economic opportunities and can help grow inclusive economies.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Inclusion
We believe in creating opportunities for all, especially those who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented.
Innovation
We explore and advance new approaches to addressing economic and social challenges through evidence-based solutions.
Partnership
We build cross-sectoral coalitions to co-create solutions and align action toward common goals.
Justice
We work toward economic justice and social progress, advocating for economic development that benefits all members of society equitably.
Our Journey
Key milestones in our mission to advance women and youth economic empowerment
- 2017
Foundation
WEIForward was established with a vision to create inclusive economic opportunities for women and youth worldwide.
- 2020
WEI Global Institute Launch
Launched our knowledge hub to generate research, convene dialogues, and influence policy design for systemic change.
- 2025
GroundUp Alliance
Introduced our flagship platform connecting reality to policy actions, impacting people, planet, and markets.
“WEIForward's approach to economic empowerment goes beyond traditional models. They don't just create programs, they build collaborative mechanisms that transform entire communities and create pathways for sustainable change.”
Join Us in Creating Change
Whether you are a policymaker, partner, funder, or ecosystem leader, there is a role for you in accelerating inclusive economic transformation.