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WiDEF is committed to closing the gender digital divide by scaling evidence-based, proven solutions that improve women’s livelihoods, economic security and resilience.

We aspire to shift the trajectory of digital ecosystems so that women and marginalized populations, including youth and young women, disabled, indigenous, LGBTQI+, and rural women, have equitable access to safe, affordable, and meaningful online participation.

Coming in 2025

Global Round

Financial and technical assistance opportunities for local entities to scale solutions address the gender digital divide.

Coming in 2025

Technical Assistance Round

Technical support for private sector entities working on digital inclusion.

Currently open!

India Round

Financial and technical support to entities specifically targeting digital inclusion in India.

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India Round is Open!

WiDEF invites local Indian entities to apply for funding t​​o scale a solution​​​​ that significantly enhances the digital inclusion of women.

Our Impact

By investing in innovative new solutions driving change across the key pillars of digital inclusion, WiDEF is transforming the lives of women and girls both online and offline.
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dollars invested into WiDEF by key partners, making it the largest investment tackling the gender digital divide to date.

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dollars in funding to awardees as of November 2024.

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countries represented in the first round of applications.

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key impact areas driving forward WiDEF’s mission.