Women of Global Change

What Women of Global Change does

Women of Global Change (WGC) is a Nevada-domiciled nonprofit LLC headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, founded in 2011 by Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt. The organization operates as an international network of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries engaged in global business networking, humanitarian service, and women's empowerment initiatives. WGC delivers its mission through a distributed chapter model spanning 15+ cities across the United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Africa, with each chapter led by a local president. The core product portfolio includes a tiered membership program (Free, Gold Membership Plus at $197/year, Platinum), the Women's Educational Institute (WEi Institute) which provides a digital library of member-contributed educational videos, the annual International Adventure Summit, and an e-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise (apparel, books, music, the Social Impact Report Magazine). Sub-brands include Project LUV (Philippines solar installations), HerVerse Workshops (Singapore AR/VR/blockchain education), and the EmpowerHer campaign (India financial education).

WGC's revenue model is diversified across five streams: membership subscriptions (Freemium + $197/year Gold + Platinum), e-commerce product sales, corporate sponsorships (Salesforce, Home Depot, Starbucks, Walmart, Rite Aid, Five Below, Lowe's), donations, and event revenue. The technology platform is a standard WordPress-based website with membership checkout, donation portal, and online shop — there is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, no API, no mobile app, and no third-party integrations. Marketing and distribution occur through the website, social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), email newsletter, PR Newswire press releases, and chapter-driven events. The organization has received five Presidential Service Awards, has been honored by the U.S. Senate, appeared before the UK Parliament, and was inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame. WGC operates 15+ chapters globally, with 10+ named chapter presidents, and reports serving over 150,000 families cumulatively through humanitarian projects.

Name

Women of Global Change

Legal name

Women of Global Change LLC

Website

https://womenofglobalchange.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women of Global Change is a California-based nonprofit founded in 2011 that operates a global network of 15+ chapters across the US, Canada, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Africa, delivering women's empowerment, humanitarian service, and business networking through memberships, events, and the WEi Institute.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Women's Empowerment Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers (458)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inclusive Trade (Gender, Youth, Marginalized Groups) (BPADAMAM)

Keywords

• Women's empowerment network
• Humanitarian service projects
• Global networking community
• Women's educational institute
• Nonprofit membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Aliso Viejo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: WGC generates revenue through membership subscriptions. Gold Membership Plus is priced at $197 per year, providing access to the Women's Educational Institute, educational video library, ability to upload content, and directory listings. Free membership tier is also available.
2. E-commerce / Product Sales: WGC operates an online shop selling branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts from $24-$31.50), bags (book bags, tote bags from $25-$26), books ($12 for 'To Think Is To Create'), music ($0.99 for 'Yes I Can' video), and the WGC Social Impact Report Magazine. All proceeds support WGC annual service projects.
3. Sponsorships: WGC attracts corporate sponsors who fund programs in exchange for visibility through global chapters, media spotlights, and high-impact events. Current sponsors include major brands such as Salesforce, Home Depot, Starbucks, Walmart, Rite Aid, Five Below, and Lowe's as shown on their website.
4. Donations: WGC accepts donations through its website donation portal. Donations support humanitarian projects, community initiatives, and service programs worldwide.
5. Event Revenue: WGC generates revenue through participation fees for International Adventure Summits and other events. The WGC International Adventure Summit brings individuals together for business networking, leadership development, and humanitarian service experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Women of Global Change is an international nonprofit membership organization that sells individual memberships (free and Gold Membership Plus at $197/year), merchandise (apparel, bags, books, music, magazine), and tickets to its International Adventure Summit. Membership provides access to the Women's Educational Institute (a video library), global networking across 15+ chapters, and humanitarian project participation.

Product overview

Women of Global Change operates a multi-faceted nonprofit platform combining membership programs, an educational institute, merchandise, publications, and international events. The core offering is its membership community (with Free, Gold Membership Plus at $197/year, and Platinum tiers) providing access to networking, leadership resources, and the Women's Educational Institute (WEi Institute) with hundreds of video courses. The product portfolio also includes physical and digital merchandise — The "Woman" Collection (bracelets, fashion items), summit-branded apparel and bags, the book "To Think Is To Create," the "Yes I Can" video, and the WGC Social Impact Report Magazine — all with proceeds supporting annual service projects. WGC further delivers its mission through the annual International Adventure Summit and the WGC Youth Initiative. The organization has no public API, third-party integrations, or AI/ML-powered features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WEi Institute: Women's Educational Institute providing access to educational videos and content for members.
• Project LUV
• HerVerse Workshops
• EmpowerHer Campaign
• WGC International Adventure Summit

Products and services

• The "Woman" Collection A branded fashion collection including bangle bracelets and items from casual to red-carpet styles, sold online with all proceeds supporting WGC annual humanitarian service projects.
• To Think Is To Create A book published by Women of Global Change, sold through the online shop for $12 with proceeds supporting WGC service projects.
• WGC Social Impact Report Magazine An annual magazine-style social impact report documenting the organization's projects and achievements worldwide.
• Yes I Can Video A motivational video/song available for $0.99 purchase, with proceeds supporting WGC service projects.
• WGC International Adventure Summit An annual international adventure summit and travel experience that brings members together for networking, leadership development, and humanitarian service projects globally.
• WEi Institute (Women's Educational Institute) A digital educational institute providing an expanding library of hundreds of educational videos contributed by members, with features to upload content and list books, services, products, and personal website links.
• Gold Membership Plus A paid membership tier at $197/year offering expanded access to the Women's Educational Institute, the ability to upload educational content, and space to list books, services, and a personal website link.
• Platinum Membership A premium membership tier that includes all Free Membership benefits plus all Gold Membership Plus benefits, with membership fees directly benefiting local chapters and auto-renewing annually.
• WGC International Summit Merchandise Summit-branded merchandise including book bags ($25), large zip tote bags ($26), long-sleeve shirts ($31.50), short-sleeve shirts ($30), and youth apparel ($24), sold through the online shop.
• WGC Youth Initiative A dedicated youth-focused program under the WGC Summit aimed at engaging and empowering young people in global leadership and service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150,000 families served through humanitarian projects worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SmoblercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Singapore Chapter collaborated with Smobler to launch the HerVerse Workshops, focusing on AR/VR technologies, blockchain, NFTs, and metaverse for women and girls in tech. Smobler provides technology expertise and content development for these workshops.
• Kiwanis InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Philippines partnered with Kiwanis International for sustainable solar projects in remote villages, providing solar power to areas without electricity access.
• Rotary InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Philippines collaborated with Rotary International on sustainable solar projects in remote villages, working together to bring electricity to underserved communities.
• Inner WheelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Philippines worked with Inner Wheel organization and Miss Philippines to promote WGC's mission and raise awareness for women's empowerment initiatives.
• ONJON IVADOY ASSOCIATION, INC.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey local collaborator for WGC Philippines Project LUV (Light Up the Villages), supporting the distribution of solar light kits and groceries in Baguio City's Barangay Happy Hallow.
• Covenant HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Atlanta Chapter partnered with Covenant House, a shelter for homeless teens, donating shoes to young individuals in need as part of ongoing community support initiatives.
• Abundance of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Seattle Chapter collaborated with Abundance of Hope to host a Middle School Pop-Up event at Showalter Middle School in Tukwila, WA, distributing knitted items from their winter knitting drive.
• The New KnitteryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Seattle Chapter partnered with The New Knittery for their winter knitting drive, receiving invaluable assistance in producing knitted items for community distribution.
• Heavenly BedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Seattle Chapter collaborated with Heavenly Beds, a nonprofit that provides essential items to people in need, for their pillow drive initiative supporting those experiencing homelessness.
• KOSH: The Treasure of KhadicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC India Chapter partnered with KOSH for the EmpowerHer campaign, focusing on financial education and sustainable fashion skills using Khadi materials to empower women with economic independence.
• Mountain View Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Vancouver Chapter participated in Mountain View Rotary Club's Go West Fundraiser aimed at eradicating polio, supporting global health initiatives.
• Collingwood Community Policing CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Vancouver Chapter volunteers with Collingwood Community Policing Center, participating in community events like Movie Night in the Park.
• Lotus Light Buddha TempleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Vancouver Chapter volunteered for the Annual Toy Drive Legacy run by Harvey of Lotus Light Buddha Temple, serving over 1,000 people in Vancouver's Hastings neighborhood.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Las Vegas Chapter raised over $3,600 for St. Jude through a 5K run event during Children's Cancer Awareness Month.
• Local Government of Baguio CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Philippines Project LUV received strong support from the Local Government of Baguio City, with special thanks to Vice Mayor Faustino Olawan and the Office of the City IPMR.
• ISQAP LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGC Seattle Chapter secured venue at ISQAP Library for upcoming educational seminars and workshops aimed at empowering women.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves162 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Emerging players

• Ellevate Network: Ellevate Network is a membership-based professional women's network focused on career advancement and entrepreneurship via events, mentorship, and online community — partially overlapping with WGC's professional development and networking mission but with narrower geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Dress for Success Worldwide: Dress for Success is a global nonprofit operating through local affiliates worldwide, empowering women to achieve economic independence via professional attire, career development, and chapter-based community — directly comparable in structure and women's empowerment mission.
• Women for Women International: Women for Women International is a nonprofit that supports women survivors of war and conflict through training, advocacy, and sister-to-sister networks globally — closely paralleling WGC's global chapter model and humanitarian service focus.
• Zonta International: Zonta International is a global service organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through local clubs, scholarships, and advocacy — sharing the chapter-based global women's service model and advocacy positioning with WGC.
• Catalyst: Catalyst is a global nonprofit supporting women in leadership and workplace inclusion through research, programs, and corporate partnerships — directly comparable to WGC's focus on advancing women leaders and entrepreneurs via education and networking.
• Vital Voices Global Partnership: Vital Voices is a global nonprofit investing in women leaders across business, politics, and humanitarian work, with a partnership-driven model and chapter-based global network — directly comparable to WGC's mission of empowering women leaders through international networking and service.
• Soroptimist International: Soroptimist is a global volunteer service organization for women, organized through local clubs and chapters across multiple continents providing education grants and humanitarian projects — a direct structural and mission peer to WGC's chapter-based women's service model.

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment worldwide, working with governments and civil society on global gender initiatives — operates at significantly larger scale but shares the same overarching mission space as WGC.
• Rotary International: Rotary International is a massive global service organization with thousands of local chapters delivering humanitarian projects worldwide — sharing the chapter-based service structure and is a direct WGC partner (Philippines chapter), making it a broad structural incumbent.
• Kiwanis International: Kiwanis is a global volunteer service organization with local clubs running community service projects for children and communities — directly comparable chapter-based service structure to WGC and a formal WGC partner (Philippines chapter on solar projects).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WGCCorporate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxUlmhFo-C2zRaYEzT0QZqg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenOfGlobalChange
• Instagraminstagram.com/womenofglobalchange
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-women-of-global-change

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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