Helping immigrant, refugee and low-income women create sustainable livelihoods
Empowered Women International proudly relies on measurable outcomes and data to guide our programming, along with a personal connection at the heart of our work to the needs of the women we serve. Even amidst much change and growth, 2015 was an incredible year of impact.
On Sunday October 4th, Empowered Women International and five of our amazing entrepreneurs participated in the New Americans Expo at the Silver Spring Civic Center. The New Americans Expo is an informative community event of Montgomery County for the “New
Aida Mady’s powerful essay was the third winning essay. Aida is a gourmet chef, entrepreneur, and a changemaker in her own right. She beams success wherever she sets her heart into. Read Aida’s essay and get ready to splash into a world of
“How Empowered Women International Touched Your Life” was the question we asked our women entrepreneur contestants. Karen Webber Gilat’s powerful essay was the runner up of the contest. Read Karen’s essay and get ready to be inspired and motivated. Click here for
“How Empowered Women International Touched Your Life” was the question we asked our women entrepreneur contestants. What does a first place prize winning essay look like? Read Jameela Alter’s powerful story and see for yourself. Click here for a complete list of our other winners. Jameela was the recipient
We are thrilled to announce that EWI’s President and Executive Director Marga Fripp has been selected as one the 2015 Living Legends of Alexandria! Living Legends of Alexandria an ongoing 501(c)(3) was founded by artist, photographer and EWI Alum Nina Tisara. The
Empowered Women International is incredibly honored to have been chosen to be a part of Together We Rise: 11 Weeks of Empowerment, a campaign that’s part of Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend, an eight-city arena tour and transformational weekend featuring
On April 26, 2014 Montgomery College bestowed the Milton F. Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award to Marga C. Fripp, at the 2014 Alumni Awards ceremony. Among those honored, the award was conferred to Marga in recognition of her visionary work