“Investing in Women: A Strategy That Yields High Returns“ @ World Affairs Counc

Event @ the World Affairs Council, 5/25
What: “Investing in Women: A Strategy That Yields High Returns“
Who: Kavita N. Ramdas, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women
Event: For the past nine years, Kavita N. Ramdas has led the Global Fund for Women, the world's largest grant making foundation exclusively devoted to advancing women's rights. During her tenure, the Global Fund has increased grant making six-fold, having grown the amount given annually from $1.5 million to $7.4 million. Ms. Ramdas will share inspiring examples of how female-led organizations in 162 countries are using such funds to address HIV/AIDS, violence, and poverty in order to transform their communities.
When: Thursday, May 25th; Check In: 6:30 PM, Program: 7:00 PM, Socializing and Networking at E&O: 8:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., 2nd Floor Auditorium, San Francisco
Admission Costs: Council members: FREE; Students w/ ID: $5; Non-members: $15
Info: (415) 293-4600, info@wacsf.org, http://www.itsyourworld.org/program.php?page=1595
Cosponsored by Young Women Social Entrepreneurs (YWSE) and Net Impact