Women-led innovation to change the way things are going.
Women-powered innovation is critical at this tipping point in history, with the future depending on women reaching their full potential. When women solve problems and lead, countries progress, communities grow stronger, and life improves for everyone.
Women understand what works and how to get things done, but they need a leadership seat at the innovation table.
Women&Co is the springboard to get her there faster.
Who we are
Introducing Women&Co
Pathfinder is building on decades of experience and long-standing relationships to start a bold next chapter.
Women&Co is our innovation platform for women to co-design and lead sustainable solutions and businesses. We bring together women innovators, change makers and leaders to focus on what they need to unlock opportunities — health, climate resilience, economic power and agency.
The power of community and collaboration fuels us. &Co unites systems, communities, and experts to build ecosystems that supercharge women-powered impact.
Our Focus Areas
Making Communities Stronger, Supporting National Development
Women&Co focuses on women’s leadership, health and climate, usually collaborating across the intersections.
Our leadership is in the countries where we work. And local Women&Co women co-create and drive change that impacts their communities.
Our long standing and trusted partnerships with governments, civil society and the private sector equip us to convene all of the right people to support national development goals.
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How we work
An Engine for Sustainable Innovation
Innovation Thesis
Next generation solutions for a changing world
Our ethos is guided by a set of core enablers. These are the universal elements required for women to innovate and for the world to benefit from women’s innovation. Collectively they guide our theory of change and target our impact for every project.
Womens Power
The foundational requirements for women to have agency, be healthy and well, make informed choices, control their own lives, and influence their communities. We also target what women need to innovate such as education, leadership opportunities, and access to finance.
Community Centricity
The key elements that equip communities to progress and adapt to change. These enablers help mobilize people, attract resources, and influence social norms and behaviors. Women&Co collaborates deeply within their communities.
Systems Strengthening
Enablers that are crucial for interconnected systems such as health, education, governance to be resilient, efficient, and equitable. Women&Co is a diverse community with expertise across systems and we also collaborate extensively with national systems.
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Our Global Reach
Innovating where we are locals. Scaling what makes the most impact.
Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
Uganda
South Asia + MENA
Pakistan
Egypt
India
