Our 2030 Goal: 50 million people have equal access to and control over economic resources and opportunities.

Education

BTHF works to increase access to quality education for children living in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

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Savings Groups through village savings and Loan Associations

Through VSLAs, small, self-managed groups meet regularly to save their money in a safe space, access small loans, and obtain emergency insurance.

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Dignified Work

Women want to earn income as equals, but they face many barriers in the workplace and at home.

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Around the world, 131 million girls are missing out on school, and girls are 50% more likely to lose the opportunity for education than boys.

This disparity continues into adulthood, where only 55% of women can access paid work compared to 78% of men.

Economic inequality has a global cost. The World Bank estimates that inequality for women and girls in the workplace could cost the global economy $160 trillion—twice the world’s total annual GDP.

Limited access to financial services adds to the challenge. Right now:

• 1.7 billion adults lack access to a bank account. 1 billion of those adults are women.

• Laws in 72 countries restrict women from opening bank accounts or accessing credit.

• Violence against women, both in and outside the workplace, costs the global economy $1.5 trillion.

BTHF is working to change this by increasing access to education, financial tools, and dignified work opportunities for women and girls.

BTHF / John Adams

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