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Women's economic opportunity
Since 2005, ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation have helped women around the world invest in themselves and their communities.
Moving Women Forward
Women drive economic growth
Research shows that when women have control over their incomes, they invest in the health, education and well-being of their families. They also tend to reach out to propel other women forward, creating a powerful multiplier effect that benefits all of society. At ExxonMobil, we know that when women move forward, the world moves with them. That’s why in 2005, we launched our Women’s Economic Opportunity Initiative — a global effort that helps women fulfill their economic potential and drive economic and social change in their communities.
$120M
invested to date by ExxonMobil to help community-based and global partners implement programs90 countries
and tens of thousands of women have directly benefited
Advancing economic opportunity in developing countries
Working closely with our partners, we focus on developing women entrepreneurs, deploying technologies that accelerate women’s economic empowerment and advancing the field through research. Working with both local and international partners, we are moving closer to a world where women are full participants in both the social and economic spheres of society.
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How ExxonMobil is creating economic opportunities for women across the globe
Women’s economic empowerment can be a powerful driver of change. New opportunities not only improve the lives of individual women entrepreneurs, but also have a multiplier effect, enhancing the quality of life of their families and communities.
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March 7, 2021
Our partners in building women's economic opportunities
ExxonMobil is proud to work with a range of partners including community-based organizations, global NGOs, universities and government agencies to increase economic opportunities for women in developing countries and emerging markets.
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Aug. 30, 2018
ExxonMobil renews longstanding commitment to women's economic empowerment
IRVING, Texas — In recognition of International Women’s Day, ExxonMobil announced today that it is providing $7 million in grants in 2018 to renew support for local and global organizations working to empower women economically.
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March 8, 2018
ExxonMobil encourages girls to consider engineering fields
ExxonMobil and its employees will welcome more than 1,000 female students around the country as participants in its 15th annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. The program encourages middle-school girls to learn more about engineering and the career options available in this field.
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Feb. 21, 2018
ExxonMobil employees inspire girls to pursue future in engineering
IRVING, Texas — In association with its ongoing “Be an Engineer” initiative, ExxonMobil is inspiring girls to explore coursework and careers in engineering through its 14th annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day program.
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Feb. 21, 2017