Economic Empowerment
for Women
In many underserved communities, women are excluded from education and income opportunities, leaving them trapped in poverty and dependence. Our programs provide skills training, microloans, and hands-on support that help women build businesses, support their families, and break the cycle of economic hardship. When women are empowered, entire communities rise with them.
“Cynthia is a widow and mother of three from the rural Upper East region of Ghana. As a skilled seamstress, she struggled for years to support her family amid extreme poverty. Thanks to the XO World Project Foundation’s Economic Grant, Cynthia has been able to create stunning handmade bags that showcase her talent and provide a steady income.
By purchasing a bag, you’re not just buying a beautiful product; you’re empowering a mother, supporting a family, and changing lives.”
Women’s Economic Empowerment and Skill Development Program
In many underserved communities, women are the heart of the home and the backbone of local economies yet they remain among the most economically disadvantaged. While the world holds an abundance of financial tools, training programs, and business resources, millions of women still face systemic barriers that keep them from accessing them. From limited education to lack of bank accounts and credit access, these obstacles prevent women from gaining the skills and confidence needed to reach financial independence.
The result is widespread poverty, food insecurity, and cycles of dependence that affect entire generations. Economic inequality doesn’t just hold women back it holds back families, communities, and nations.
At XO World Project Foundation, we believe that when you uplift a woman, you uplift an entire community. That’s why we’re committed to breaking down these barriers through targeted support. Our programs offer vocational training, microloans, mentorship, and financial literacy education tailored to local needs. These tools empower women not only to survive but to build, lead, and thrive.
In Ghana, we partner with a powerful cooperative of women who produce high-quality, ethically sourced shea butter and handcraft beautiful bracelets and bags. These women have learned to turn their craft into commerce, creating sustainable incomes that provide for their children’s education, healthcare, and future.
When you purchase a product made by the women we serve, you're not just receiving something beautiful you’re helping a woman reclaim her power, support her family, and walk a path of dignity and self-reliance.
Support women. Empower communities. Be part of the change.