World Academy for the Future of Women

Empowering women to lead change worldwide.

Developing university women for global leadership through purpose, action, and service.

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Building leaders. Transforming communities.

WAFW brings university students together with international facilitators, mentors, and partners to build leadership skills and contribute to their communities.

Leadership development

Build confidence, skills, and purpose through experiential learning and mentorship.

Global connections

Learn with international facilitators, mentors, and partners who encourage collaboration and growth.

Community impact

Turn leadership education into projects that address challenges in local communities.

Leadership through action

Academy members put their learning into practice through mentoring, cross-cultural collaboration, and community projects.

From local leadership to global connection

Founded at Sias University in China in 2009, WAFW has grown through university partnerships and the contribution of an international volunteer community.

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Be part of the change

Volunteer, mentor, partner, or support our mission. Your experience and commitment can help the next generation of women lead.

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