About Us

Mission

Values

WCI’S work promotes and is guided by the following principles:

  • Self-determination for all women worldwide
  • Men and women are universally equal and should have access to the same rights, education and opportunities
  • The meaningful inclusion of women’s voices will enhance democratic processes worldwide
  • Those in power should work to support the least advantaged members of society
  • Sustainable, community-driven programs that promote local participation and ownership

History

Women’s Campaign International was founded in 1998 by Pennsylvania Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies. After serving in Congress, Ms. Margolies led the United States delegation to the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995. At the conference, 189 countries signed a Platform for Action that pledged to further the rights of women around the world. Inspired by these commitments and the astounding attendance of thousands of women participants from around the world, Ms. Margolies founded WCI to help women achieve the goals laid out in the Platform for Action. WCI’s programs help women find their voices by giving them tangible skills in areas such as leadership, public speaking, media relations, grassroots organizing, campaign strategies, voter outreach and mobilization, polling, policy analysis and fundraising. WCI has worked with political leaders, activists, advocacy groups and non-profit partner organizations to ensure that women have a legitimate opportunity to participate in the development of public policy, and that women’s issues are placed on local, national and regional agendas. With the help of local civil society organizations (CSOs), WCI is able to tailor its programs to fit the needs, culture and abilities of women in each country.

 

All the Difference in the World: The WCI Mission from Women’s Campaign International on Vimeo.

Board of Directors

Hether Smith

Sara Nichols

Jon Stiklorius

Adelaide Ferguson

Amy Gavin

Lynne Gold-Bikin

Sue Goldstein-Rubel

Edie Hunt

Kate McGinley

Malena Ruth

Carol Scheman

Ty Stiklorius

David Galardi
Ted Gavin
Sarah Pugh
Kathleen Murphy

Staff

You’ll find a full list of WCI’s staff on the Contact Us page