Purpose. Practice. Possibility.
Discover your capacity to lead.
WAFW helps university students develop leadership through self-discovery, collaboration, mentoring, and community action.
Learning that becomes action
Our purpose is to advance women’s leadership worldwide. Participants explore what matters to them, practice new ways of leading, and work with others on projects connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Find your purpose
Discover your strengths, clarify your goals, and build the confidence to contribute.
Practice with others
Learn through facilitated modules, mentoring relationships, discussion, and collaboration.
Lead in your community
Apply leadership skills through projects that respond to community needs and support gender equality, social justice, and human dignity.
Learning together
A pathway for growth
The Academy’s four-level model builds leadership practice over successive academic years.
01 · Discover
First Year World Academy
Build foundations in personal leadership and participation.
02 · Develop
Advanced World Academy
Expand your skills and take on greater leadership responsibility.
03 · Apply
World Academy in Action
Contribute through leadership and project teams with growing independence.
04 · Connect
World Academy Worldwide
Connect across locations and strengthen your contribution as a global citizen.
WAFW also includes a Men’s Academy for the Future of Women, supporting collaborative work toward the advancement of women.
Find your next step
Ask about opportunities at a partner institution, volunteering as a mentor or facilitator, or bringing the Academy to your campus.