Empowering Women
Young Enterprising Women | Peace Through BusinessⓇ
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.
In each host city, selected young women receive scholarships to participate in the prestigious Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference.
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.
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 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference. 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.
Nearly
Afghan and Rwandan women
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 as 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
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...
IEEW Merges With EWF to Grow the Peace Through Business Program
After nearly 18 years as a leading nonprofit educating and empowering women around the world, the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW) has merged with the Enterprising Women Foundation (EWF) to continue the growth and expansion of the Peace Through...
Statement by Manizha Wafeq UN Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan 21 June 2024
Mr. President, Thank you!Excellencies,Thank you for this opportunity to address you on the women’s economic situation in Afghanistan. I am Manizha Wafeq, Co-founder of the Afghanistan Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Executive Director of Global/Afghanistan...