The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

Thomson Reuters Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides an international audience with information, media development services, and free legal assistance. The organization’s main focus areas include independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, corruption, climate, food, and the rule of law. Additionally, it offers free journalism and media training services. The Thomson Reuters Foundation has come a long way since it was established in 1983 as a training programme for journalists in developing countries. Since Monique Villa’s appointment as CEO in 2008, the Foundation has transformed into an entrepreneurial corporate charity with a start-up spirit. In 2010, Monique Villa launched TrustLaw, the award-winning service that spreads the practice of pro bono worldwide. Monique also used her experience as a journalist to set up an editorial programme entirely dedicated to covering the world’s under-reported stories. Journalism training was also scaled up, with the creation of new courses and platforms for independent media worldwide, and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. In 2012, Trust Women was launched. The yearly conference has quickly become one of the leading forums to discuss human trafficking and slavery, and many other issues revolving around women’s economic and social empowerment.

Girl Effect is a creative social business dedicated to improving the lives of girls by challenging societal norms and addressing critical issues such as child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and school attendance. The organization focuses on empowering girls through the use of role models to educate communities and shift attitudes and behaviors towards gender equality. By fostering a new normal for girls, Girl Effect aims to create sustainable change that enhances their opportunities and well-being.

Operation Fistula offers comprehensive treatment services for women around the world who suffer from fistula.

PowerMom is a Healthy Pregnancy Research Community that puts research in the hands of mothers and mothers-to-be.

AkiraChix is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in the technology sector through comprehensive technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. Focusing on increasing the number of skilled women in technology, the organization aims to provide participants with essential IT and entrepreneurial skills that foster economic competitiveness and help bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. AkiraChix is committed to creating a supportive community that connects and inspires women, ultimately transforming the landscape of technology by promoting greater inclusion and representation.

Kwanele is an easy-to-use chatbot app that aims to reduce violence against women by guiding and helping victims of gender-based violence.

AkiraChix is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in the technology sector through comprehensive technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. Focusing on increasing the number of skilled women in technology, the organization aims to provide participants with essential IT and entrepreneurial skills that foster economic competitiveness and help bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. AkiraChix is committed to creating a supportive community that connects and inspires women, ultimately transforming the landscape of technology by promoting greater inclusion and representation.