Causes: Economic Development, Financial Counseling, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance, Philanthropy, Public Foundations

Mission: The foundation for women provides a community for women of all ages who seek to fill a need and enhance the quality of their lives. The growth of self-worth experienced through the kinship of the foundation adds spiritual strength and a sense of connection. The programs of the foundation nurture, empower, educate and support women in creating a better life for themselves and their families.

Programs: Microcredit programs provides amounts of credit to individual women in some of the poorest countries in the world, including locally in san diego county. These loans enable the women in the program to start a small trade or business and provide for their families.

education & outreach-programs providing education to members in the benefits of community and give participants an opportunity to learn about creative means of self-expression. The retreat programs reach women in transition, at risk and in crisis, including scheduled retreats specifically for women dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis.