Women2Women

What Women2Women does

Women2Women (W2W) is a nonprofit youth leadership development program operated by Empower Peace, a 501(c)-style organization founded in 2003 and headquartered in Boston, MA. The program targets young women aged 15-19 and has served over 4,300 delegates across 90+ countries since its 2006 launch. W2W delivers its core offer through three formats: the flagship 9-10 day in-person Women2Women America program (previously hosted in Boston, moving to University of Ottawa in 2026), the Women2Women Virtual University launched in 2020, and customized in-country programs for markets including Bahrain, Belgium, Egypt, Pakistan, and Portugal. The curriculum covers leadership training, public speaking, negotiation, social media advocacy, gender equality awareness, and structured action plan development for community impact projects.

The organization operates a small core team of 3-5 staff, supplemented by an Advisory Council, seasonal staff, and returning alumnae. Revenue is generated primarily through a $3,800 per-delegate program fee (with scholarships available) and likely supplemented by donor contributions, grants, and cost-sharing arrangements with host universities and US Embassies. There is no proprietary technology platform; the program uses JotForm for applications and standard online tools for the virtual university and podcast distribution. The most durable asset is the alumnae network, which functions as both a recruitment channel and a structured post-program community, formalized through the W2W Alumnae Program launched in June 2022.

W2W markets through digital channels including its website, the W2W Unplugged podcast on Spotify and YouTube, email newsletters, and word-of-mouth through the alumnae network. US Embassy partnerships provide visa support and active recruitment assistance for international delegates. Emerson College serves as the flagship Education Partner, supplying faculty and academic credibility. The organization has no venture capital, private equity, or public shareholders, and financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Women2Women

Legal name

Empower Peace

Website

https://epwomen2women.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women2Women is a nonprofit youth leadership program operated by Empower Peace that delivers 9-day international leadership residencies, virtual programming, and in-country programs for young women aged 15-19 across 90+ countries, supported by a global alumnae network of 4,300+ graduates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• Women's leadership program
• International leadership fellowship
• Nonprofit mentorship programs
• Girls empowerment education

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: The primary revenue stream is the $3,800 program fee which covers the 9-day in-person experience including food, housing, transportation during the program, speaker fees, activities, workshops, and program materials. For international students, travel health insurance is also included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women2Women (W2W) is a nonprofit youth leadership development program of Empower Peace that delivers an annual 9-10 day international residential leadership program in person (W2W America) and online (W2W Virtual University), along with country-specific in-country programs, for young women ages 15-19. The curriculum emphasizes public speaking, negotiation, social media advocacy, gender equality, civic engagement, and the development of community action plans, supported by a global alumnae network spanning 90+ countries.

Product overview

Women2Women (W2W) is a comprehensive youth leadership development ecosystem comprising three distinct program formats: the flagship Women2Women America in-person 10-day international program in Boston, the Women2Women Virtual University (W2WVU) online program launched in 2020, and In-Country Programs tailored for specific nations. These core programs are supported by the W2W Unplugged Podcast distributed via Spotify and YouTube, the Alumnae Program for ongoing network engagement, and Action Plans which empower delegates to implement community projects. The integrated portfolio provides leadership training through workshops on public speaking, negotiation, social media, gender equality, and action plan development, serving young women ages 15-19 from countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women2Women America (W2W America) The flagship 10-day in-person international leadership program held annually in Boston, MA, for young women ages 15-19. Provides leadership training, cultural exchange, networking, and skill-building through workshops on public speaking, negotiation, and social media, culminating in delegate action plans.
• Women2Women Virtual University (W2WVU) Virtual leadership program launched in 2020 to continue educational programming during the pandemic. Offers country-specific programs (Bahrain, Belgium, India/Pakistan) as well as international audiences. Participants receive a certificate of completion and join the W2W Alumnae Network.
• In-Country Programs Customized in-person leadership programs designed for specific countries, including Bahrain, Belgium, Egypt, and alumnae gatherings in Jordan and Netherlands. Adapts the W2W curriculum to local contexts for young women aged 16-21.
• W2W Unplugged Podcast

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Emerson CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerson College serves as the Education Partner for W2W. Emerson College provides faculty including Israela Brill-Cass (Senior Affiliated Faculty), Cathryn Edelstein (Senior Executive-in-Residence), Dr. Deion Hawkins (Assistant Professor), Gregory Payne (Chair of Communication Studies), and Keri Thompson (Senior Lecturer). The partnership provides academic credibility and expert presenters for the program's curriculum.
• US Embassy in IslamabadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe US Embassy in Islamabad supported W2WVU Pakistan, helping organize a virtual university program that graduated over 140 young female leaders in October 2022. The embassy provided assistance for alumnae to organize country-specific programming.
• US Embassies (General)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Embassies provide Acceptance Letters for visa interviews and support international delegates in obtaining travel documentation. Some embassies actively support alumnae organizing in-country W2W programs.
• University of OttawacoreOthersThe University of Ottawa serves as the venue for Women2Women 2026, marking the program's 20th anniversary. The 9-day program will be held at the university campus from July 21-29, 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• She's the First: Nonprofit focused on girls' education and leadership in low-income countries, with chapters and ambassador programs — comparable in targeting adolescent girls and building action-oriented leadership communities globally.
• Girl Rising: Global nonprofit using storytelling and education to advance girls' empowerment and leadership worldwide — overlapping audience, global reach, and narrative-driven program model.
• AAUW (American Association of University Women): Established nonprofit advancing equity for women and girls through education, leadership programs, and scholarships — comparable mission focus on women's empowerment via educational and leadership pathways.
• Vital Voices Global Partnership: Global nonprofit investing in women leaders across sectors through mentorship, training, and networks — directly comparable in mission (women's leadership development), international scope, and network-driven model.
• Global Girls: Nonprofit running immersive leadership and social impact programs for teen girls globally — comparable in residential program format, adolescent female demographic, and leadership/social action orientation.
• GirlForward: Nonprofit providing mentorship, education, and community programs for refugee and immigrant girls — overlapping mission (girls' empowerment), international cohort focus, and program/mentorship-based delivery model.
• Girl Up (United Nations Foundation): UN Foundation initiative that empowers adolescent girls worldwide through leadership training, advocacy, and community action — directly comparable mission, demographic (teen girls), and leadership development curriculum to Women2Women.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: Large established women's empowerment organization with broad programming including youth leadership, advocacy, and education — overlapping mission and demographic but with a far larger scope and member-based local chapter model.
• International Women's Forum: Global membership organization advancing women's leadership across sectors and geographies — comparable in women-leadership mission and global network model but focused on senior/executive women rather than adolescents.

Emerging players

• TechGirls: U.S. Department of State exchange program for teenage girls from select countries focused on STEM leadership — directly comparable in target demographic, international cohort model, and US government partnership approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Women2Women
• Xx.com/women2women
• Facebookfacebook.com/EPWomen2Women
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-to-women-chad

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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