LATEST NEWS
Updates from WiDEF
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USAID Announces New Partners to the Women in the Digital Economy Fund Ahead of New Funding Rounds
Please see the original press release from USAID here. Today, USAID is announcing two new partners, Reliance Foundation and The UPS Foundation, to the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), which works to close the gender digital divide, improving women’s livelihoods, economic security, and resilience. WiDEF was launched by Vice President Kamala Harris in March 2023. Reliance…
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New Report: “The Time is Now: Policy Actions to Close the Gender Digital Divide”
As world leaders gather in New York, there is no better time to spotlight women’s digital participation. With renewed energy and a sharper focus on women’s digital inclusion, we are excited to announce the timely launch of our first report, The Time is Now: Policy Actions to Close the Gender Digital Divide.
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WiDEF Announces Semifinalists in First Round of Awards
The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) is pleased to announce the semifinalists for its first round of awards. This diverse group of twenty entities represents a range of exceptional work being done in sixteen countries around the world to address gender digital inequities and connect women with technology in meaningful and sustainable ways.
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Navigating WiDEF’s Latest Round: How to Apply for Technical Assistance to Close the Gender Digital Divide
The Women in the Digital Economy Fund’s latest call for applications is aimed at large private sector enterprises to support the scaling of proven solutions.
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WiDEF Technical Assistance for Private Enterprises Launch Event (17 July 2024) Full Recording
WiDEF technical assistance round is now open. Missed the event? Watch the recording here.
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Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) launches round of technical assistance to help close the gender digital divide
The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) announced today the launch of its second competitive round, this time inviting applications from large private sector enterprises seeking technical support to scale proven solutions to significantly close the gender digital divide. Announced by the White House in March 2023, WiDEF is a joint effort between USAID…
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Beyond Dialogue: Taking action against the gender digital divide
Reflecting on the perspectives and conversations surrounding women’s digital exclusion, we look ahead with optimism and a renewed sense of direction on the key areas and actions needed to close the gender digital divide.
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Now Available: WiDEF Launch Event (March 12, 2024) Full Recording
WiDEF officially launched on March 12, 2024 in New York City. Miss the event? Watch the recording here.
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Women in the Digital Economy Fund: USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Partners Launch WiDEF
The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), a five-year $60.5 million investment to accelerate progress on closing the global gender digital divide, announces its first call for applications with recorded remarks from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power.
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Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) Announces Advisory Council Members
The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), a five-year $60 million investment to accelerate progress on closing the gender digital divide, today announced the appointment of nine global leaders in digital inclusion, 70% of whom are women, to its first Advisory Council.