WE Empower Challenge partners
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is powered by a global network of partners who amplify the program’s reach and impact. This ecosystem currently includes 9 Lead, 20 Supporting, and more than 60 Dissemination Partners, each playing a distinct role in advancing inclusive, action‑oriented leadership.
- Lead Partners commit to sharing application materials and program announcements while also contributing financial support and strategic collaboration. Their engagement strengthens the program’s visibility and credibility on the world stage.
- Supporting Partners provide in‑kind contributions such as prizes, scholarships, or training opportunities, alongside communications support to extend the program’s reach.
- Dissemination Partners expand awareness by sharing application materials and announcements through their networks, ensuring the Challenge connects with diverse communities worldwide.
Together, these partners form a critical bridge to resources, expertise, and peer support. The WE Empower Challenge team extends heartfelt thanks to all partners for their steadfast commitment and ongoing support in advancing women’s leadership and global sustainability.
Lead partners
Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory®
The emergence of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory® at Arizona State University is rooted in the conviction that we can and must make a meaningful contribution to ensuring a habitable planet and a future in which well-being is attainable for all humankind. This laboratory draws on ASU’s deep commitment to use-inspired research, our ongoing work in sustainability and service to the global community in which we live, explored across five core spaces: discovery, learning, solutions, networks and engagement.
Vital Voices
Vital Voices works with women leaders with a daring vision for change. One of the ways they accomplish this is through their signature programs in economic empowerment, political leadership, leadership development and protecting human rights. Vital Voices searches the world for women leaders and partners with them to make that vision a reality. Through long-term investments that expand her skills, connections and visibility, Vital Voices accelerates her efforts, improving the world for us all.
DVF
DVF is a global fashion brand founded by designer Diane von Furstenberg, best known for its iconic wrap dress and empowering women through bold, creative design.
GroYourBiz
GroYourBiz is an international peer advisory board network supporting women entrepreneurs with mentorship, accountability, and resources to grow and scale their businesses.
P&G
P&G is a multinational consumer goods company whose trusted brands improve everyday life, driven by a mission to be a force for growth and good.
RELX
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools, serving professionals in science, healthcare, law, risk management, and exhibitions.
The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy advancing the well-being of humanity worldwide by driving innovation, building partnerships, and tackling challenges in health, food, energy, and equity.
Saїd Business School, University of Oxford
Saïd Business School at Oxford University delivers world-class business education and research, preparing leaders to create global impact through innovation, finance, and entrepreneurship.
UN Foundation
The UN Foundation builds partnerships and mobilizes resources to support the United Nations in addressing global challenges, advancing human dignity, and protecting the planet.
World Bank
The World Bank Group is an international financial institution working to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity through sustainable development and global partnerships.
Supporting partners
Dissemination partners
- Hawaii Rotary, D5000
- 1 Million Women
- African Development Bank
- Ashoka
- Asian Development Bank
- Association of Women Business Centers (AWBC)
- Blue Planet Alliance
- Blue Start Ups
- BPW (Business and Professional Women) International
- Business but Better
- Chemonics
- Chia Sisters
- Clean Fashion Partners
- ConnectHER
- CXCATALYSTS
- Devex
- Drawdown
- East-West Center
- ekko.world
- Elemental Impact
- FINCA International
- Foreign Policy
- Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI)
- Generate Zero
- Global Women’s Leadership Alliance
- GUILD
- Hawaii Green Growth
- Hurry Up Group
- IFC
- Institue for Climate and Peace
- International Labour Organization
- Mahlab
- Mana Up
- Millennium Challenge Corporation
- NZ Global Women
- Otago Business School, University of Otago
- Pacific Women’s Network
- Peace Boat
- Planned Parenthood
- Project Dandelion
- Rainforest Partnership
- Rise 2025 Global
- Sandpiper Ventures
- Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
- She Changes Climate
- ShEquity
- Sustain South Carolina
- Sysdoc
- University of New South Wales
- The Nature Conservancy
- The Rallying Cry
- The Sustainability Consortium
- The Villars Institue
- Time
- Tory Burch Foundation
- Unilever
- WEDO
- WIN Summit
- WOCAN and W+ Standard
- Women Moving Millions
- Women of the Future Awards
- Women Presidents’ Organization
- Women@thetable
- Women’s World Banking
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development
- Women Inspiring Network (WIN)
