Small amounts of money in the hands of motivated women and their families make a lasting difference in lives by empowering women to start small, successful businesses. Financing for these endeavors came largely from project initiators’ own friends, family and community in the developed world. In addition, a young woman participant of a WFWP USA volunteer trip to Africa presented her experience in this inaugural service learning trip.

July 2-5, 2007 - Palais des Nation, UN HQ, Geneva.The Innovation Fair provided the opportunity for NGOs to showcase best practices and lessons learned through projects focused on fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

May 21 - 24, 2007 - Larnaka, Cyprus. Nearly 70 participants came from 14 Middle Eastern countries and Europe, as well as WFWP Japan. The diverse expertise and experience of participants who ranged from politicians, ministers, representatives of international organizations, educators, activists, and NGO leaders brought breadth and balance to the discussions.

Transforming Value Systems to Eliminate Violence and Discrimination Against and Enhance the Status of the Girl Child February 27, 2007 - UN HQ, New York

Education, A Key Element of Human Security and Sustainable Development September 6, 2006 1:15-2:45PM - Conference Room A, UN HQ, New York

Creating and Enabling Environment for Women’s Participation Co-sponsored by WFWPI and WFWP Taiwan - February 27, 2006 - UN HQ, New York

Intensifying HIV Prevention November 30, 2005 - UN HQ, New York