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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.

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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 programs

90 countries

and tens of thousands of women have directly benefited
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ExxonMobil’s Role

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.

Our partners in building women's economic opportunities

Promoting and measuring women's economic empowerment

Empowering women business owners through financial literacy

She Counts: a global platform to put savings and financial tools in the hands of women

All articles about women's economic opportunity

Economic empowerment starts with opportunities 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.

Women's opportunity Energy Factor • March 7, 2021

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.

Women's opportunity Perspective • March 7, 2021

Celebrating women's economic progress As we look ahead to International Women’s Day on Sunday, it’s worth looking back at the progress the global community has made in promoting women’s economic empowerment.

Women's opportunity Blog • March 6, 2020

Empowering women, powering a community When Julie Alo’s village in Papua New Guinea was struggling to access the health care it needed, Julie decided to do something about it. She set to work reopening the area’s health clinic after attending an ExxonMobil-sponsored Global Women in Management workshop, which gave her the skills and confidence she needed to tackle the ambitious project.

Women's opportunity Energy Factor • March 6, 2020

ExxonMobil grants to support women entrepreneurs and "She Counts" program IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil said today that it will provide about $5 million in grants to support local and global organizations dedicated to empowering women economically.

News News releases • March 8, 2019