Empowering Women
Young Enterprising Women | Peace Through BusinessⓇ
Entrepreneurs of Purpose
MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP
ENTREPRENEURS OF PURPOSE (EOP) convenes accomplished women business owners from across the United States who are committed to scaling their companies while creating meaningful social and economic impact. Through curated leadership programming, peer collaboration, and high-impact convenings, EOP provides a trusted environment where women entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, expand their influence, and deepen their commitment to community and legacy.
By participating in EOP, members gain access to a powerful national network of purpose-driven leaders, strategic introductions, and opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that translate vision into measurable results—benefiting their businesses, their communities, and the broader economy.
MAKing A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIvEs OF YOUNG WOMEN
The YOUNG ENTERPRISING WOMEN organizes a series of mentoring events across the U.S. These events provide a unique opportunity for high school girls with a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to connect with leading women entrepreneurs in their local areas. By attending these gatherings, girls can gain inspiration for ambitious dreams and receive guidance on the practical steps needed to achieve their aspirations as entrepreneurs or leaders in STEM-based and other fields.
Depending on the final amount raised, selected high school students will receive scholarships to attend the Young Enterprising Women National Leadership Conference, April 24-26, 2026, in Washington DC.
EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD
PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® is an annual program initiated more than 17 years ago in Afghanistan and Rwanda to educate and empower women entrepreneurs through training and mentorship. It supports women from diverse ethnic backgrounds in various industries and is built on three core components: In-Country Education, Leadership Development, and Pay It Forward.
These elements synergistically enhance participants’ business and leadership skills, foster a strong public policy agenda in the women’s business community, and help develop stable democracies. A crucial part of the program is its mentorship, where students are paired with experienced business owners for guidance in various business areas.
Entrepreneurs of Purpose (EOP)
A National Leadership Initiative for Women Who Scale with Purpose
Entrepreneurs of Purpose (EOP) is a premier leadership initiative of the Enterprising Women Foundation designed for women business owners who are committed to scaling intentionally, investing in community, and building a lasting legacy of impact.
EOP convenes influential women entrepreneurs across industries to connect, collaborate, and grow—leveraging shared accountability, strategic introductions, and collective action to drive measurable business and social outcomes.
Our Three Pillars
Our mission rests on three foundational pillars:
SCALE
Growing purpose-driven businesses with intention, strategy, and measurable results
COMMUNITY
Strengthening the collective through collaboration, mentorship, and shared accountability
LEGACY
Building enterprises that stand for more than profit and create long-term positive change
YOUNG ENTERPRISING WOMEN
Each YOUNG ENTERPRISING WOMEN mentoring event across the U.S. provides scholarships for high school girls passionate about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to attend the Young Enterprising Women National Leadership Conference, April 24-26, 2026, in Washington DC. These events connect high school students with leading women entrepreneurs in their communities, offering workshops, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities with some of the finest women entrepreneurs from both the U.S. and globally. By participating, the young women are inspired to dream big and receive practical guidance on becoming future entrepreneurs or leaders in STEM and other fields.
YOUNG ENTERPRISING WOMEN provides high school girls an opportunity to meet and connect with outstanding women entrepreneurs in the local community at events designed to recognize their leadership potential.
YOUNG ENTERPRISING WOMEN inspire at-risk high school girls to dream big and focus on the next steps to realize their potential as entrepreneurs or leaders in STEM-based fields and other industries.
YOUNG ENTERPRISING WOMEN brings a focus on opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to high school girls who may not have role models or mentors.
PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS®
PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® is a distinguished program with over 17 years of experience in Afghanistan and Rwanda, dedicated to educating and empowering women entrepreneurs through comprehensive training and mentorship.
By supporting a wide array of industries, PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® emphasizes In-Country Education, Leadership Development, and the Pay It Forward philosophy. These crucial components collectively enhance business acumen and leadership capabilities, promote progressive public policy, and contribute to the establishment of stable democracies. Central to this mission is the power of mentorship, which plays a pivotal role in the program’s success.
More Than
women from around the world
have graduated from the Peace Through Business Program
At least
have graduated from the Pathway course
which is a scaled down version of the signature program
Our graduates have employed an estimated
women and men
significantly contributing to the economic growth and stability of their countries
Through their leadership, they inspire other women to pursue leadership as well.
News & Media
How High School Girls Are Building Financial Confidence
Why financial knowledge—and the confidence to use it—matters more than ever What does it take to become financially confident as a teenager? For the young women participating in the Enterprising Women Foundation’s Young Enterprising Women (YEW) Program, the answer...
Amid Ongoing Challenges, Peace Through Business Trains 30 More Afghan Women Entrepreneurs in 2024
Despite the extremely challenging situation for women in Afghanistan, Peace Through Business, in its 18th year (2024), trained 30 more Afghan women entrepreneurs from various provinces Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we have pivoted our in-country training and...
The Economic Impact of “Gender Apartheid” in Afghanistan
This white paper analyzes how extreme gender inequality in Afghanistan—what many women’s rights leaders around the world are referring to as “gender apartheid”—affects the broader society economically. It considers factors such as Afghan women’s severe exclusion from...
