Women Act

What Women Act does

Women Act is a Greek non-profit non-partisan organization founded in 2017 in Athens, dedicated to empowering women across political, social, cultural, and economic spheres. It serves women professionals and women in politics in Greece, alongside partner organizations and male champions who support gender equality. Core programming includes the Leadership Academy (a recurring two-day interactive workshop on leadership, public speaking, and networking launched in November 2017), the monthly Women Act Aperitifs networking events, and the No More Manels initiative, which builds a pledge network of organizations committed to balanced gender representation in high-level conference panels.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; program delivery is event-driven, supported by a WordPress-based website, organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube), and an email newsletter. Business model is donation-led: individuals and companies contribute at three tiers (Silver €500, Gold €1,000, Platinum >€1,000), supplemented by a €50/year Annual Support subscription that confers recurring benefits (guaranteed Aperitifs seating, closed-event access, a 30% Leadership Academy discount). Operations are funded via bank transfer through Alpha Bank. There is no disclosed revenue, no institutional funding rounds, and no parent company.

Women Act is led by Co-Founder & President May Zanni and Co-Founder & Vice-president Dr Maria Gianniou, alongside co-founders Dr Sevi Amanatidou-Voloudaki and Antigoni Kouvidi, with a broader team of eight including a political analyst at RASS, the vice-governor for culture of Attica, and an experience design specialist. Operations extend beyond Athens to the Thessaloniki Hub (established 2020 with municipal support) and the organization has secured strategic partnerships with Google, the Greek Presidency of the Council of Europe, the Delphi Economic Forum, LeanIn Hellas, Women on Top, the US Embassy Greece, and Mediation Lab. Headcount is approximately 10.

Name

Women Act

Legal name

Women Act

Website

https://women-act.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women Act is a Greek non-profit founded in 2017 that empowers women professionals and women in politics through its Leadership Academy training program, monthly Aperitifs networking events, and the No More Manels pledge initiative for balanced conference representation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Women Leadership Development

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Women's leadership training
• Professional networking events
• Gender equality advocacy
• Nonprofit community programs
• Leadership development workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Women Act accepts donations from individuals and companies who support gender equity. Three donation tiers are offered: Silver (500 euros), Gold (1000 euros), and Platinum (over 1000 euros). Donations can be made via bank transfer.
2. Annual Support Program: Annual supporters pay 50 euros per year to receive guaranteed monthly place at Women Act Aperitifs events, exclusive invitations to closed events, and 30% reduction on Leadership Academy participation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Women Act is a non-profit non-partisan organization that empowers women in political, social, cultural, and economic spheres through three integrated offerings: (1) the Leadership Academy — a recurring two-day interactive workshop on leadership tools and public speaking; (2) Women Act Aperitifs — monthly networking events featuring guest speakers; and (3) the No More Manels initiative — an advocacy and pledger network promoting equal representation of women in high-level conference panels.

Product overview

Women Act is a Greek non-profit organization founded in 2017 that operates as a unified platform for women's empowerment. Its core offering combines the Leadership Academy training program, networking Women Act Aperitifs events, and the No More Manels initiative for conference panel diversity. Regional expansion is delivered through the Thessaloniki Hub, while research capabilities are demonstrated through partnerships with organizations like RASS. The organization also organizes signature events like Women Leaders in the Public Sphere and Inclusivity Lounge, creating an interconnected ecosystem of training, advocacy, and community-building for women in Greece.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women Act Thessaloniki Hub: Regional hub established in Thessaloniki, Greece to expand Women Act's reach and programming in northern Greece
• No More Manels

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Act organized an online event with Google within the framework of the #IamRemarkable week (November 12-19, 2020), bringing together the four women undersecretaries of the Greek government for a discussion on female leadership.
• Greek Presidency of the Council of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Act collaborated with the Greek Presidency of the Council of Europe to organize an online discussion on women's leadership in Europe on November 9, 2020, focusing on how women can be encouraged to pursue leadership positions.
• RASS (Research Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Act partnered with RASS to conduct quantitative research on women's lives during COVID-19. Interviews were conducted from April 3-9, 2020 using online questionnaires.
• LeanIn HellascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Act cooperated with LeanIn Hellas to plan the Inclusivity Lounge event for the Delphi Economic Forum, featuring women speakers from various professional fields.
• Women on TopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Act partnered with Women on Top for the Inclusivity Lounge event at Delphi Economic Forum and appears as a pledger in the No More Manels initiative.
• US Embassy GreeceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe US Embassy supported Women Act's Inclusivity Lounge event at the Delphi Economic Forum.
• Municipality of ThessalonikicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Municipality of Thessaloniki supported Women Act's event celebrating the first year of the Thessaloniki Hub, held at the Museum of Byzantine Culture.
• Delphi Economic ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Act planned the Inclusivity Lounge half-day event as part of the Delphi Economic Forum, Greece's most prominent high-level event.
• Mediation LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediation Lab, Greece's leading alternative dispute resolution organization, provided mediation training expertise for the Leadership Academy #6 workshop.
• ELIAMEP (Greek think tank)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerELIAMEP is a pledger for the No More Manels initiative, supporting equal representation in conference panels.
• A8ineaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA8inea is a pledger for the No More Manels initiative.
• PhaosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhaos is a pledger for the No More Manels initiative.
• The CubeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Cube is a pledger for the No More Manels initiative.
• She and HeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShe and He is a pledger for the No More Manels initiative.
• EthelonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEthelon is a pledger for the No More Manels initiative.
• SEV (Hellenic Federation of Enterprises)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSEV is a pledger for the No More Manels initiative.
• Women on TopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen on Top is a pledger for the No More Manels initiative.
• YES! HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYES! Hotels supported the fourth Women Act Leadership Academy held at Semiramis hotel.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vital Voices Global Partnership: International non-profit investing in women leaders driving social and economic change. Overlapping mission of identifying and training emerging women leaders, but at a global scale with formal fellowship and mentorship programs.
• Lean In Foundation: Global non-profit founded by Sheryl Sandberg, providing circles, education, and community for women in leadership. Operates as a broader global umbrella that LeanIn Hellas belongs to—comparable mission (women's empowerment, leadership training) but vastly larger scale and reach.
• International Women's Forum: Global membership organization of leading women across industries and geographies. Comparable focus on advancing women into leadership and decision-making positions, but operates as an elite networking organization rather than grassroots training.
• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Overlaps strongly with Women Act's mission (gender equality advocacy, women's leadership) but operates as a global intergovernmental institution rather than grassroots community.
• Catalyst: Global non-profit working to advance women in business and the workplace through research and inclusion programs. Comparable women's leadership focus, but operates at corporate/enterprise scale rather than community-led grassroots model.
• Women Deliver: Global advocacy organization focused on gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women. Similar advocacy-driven structure but with a global footprint and broader thematic scope than Women Act's leadership focus.

Direct peers

• LeanIn Hellas: Greek chapter of the Lean In Foundation, focused on women's empowerment and leadership. Already an active partner of Women Act (co-organizing the Delphi Economic Forum Inclusivity Lounge), making it a directly comparable grassroots women's leadership NGO operating in the same geography and serving the same audience.
• Women on Top: Greek non-profit focused on women's professional advancement and equal representation. A current Women Act partner (Inclusivity Lounge, No More Manels pledger), operating in the same Greek market with a closely overlapping mission.

Regional players

• Athena SWAN: UK-based gender equality accreditation framework focused on higher education and research. Comparable gender-equality advocacy mission but operates regionally in UK/Ireland through a charter framework rather than grassroots events.
• European Women's Lobby: Largest umbrella network of women's rights organizations in Europe, focused on gender equality policy advocacy. Comparable gender-equality advocacy mission but operates EU-wide through member associations rather than via local chapters and grassroots events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WomenAct1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIIx8OwIaxjQ9R7pPilkiKA
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenActGreece
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-act-org
• Instagraminstagram.com/womenactgreece

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