This post is brought to you by the folks at Walmart to help spread the word about their recently launched Empowering Women Together campaign, another initiative in their commitment to global women’s economic empowerment.
If you are on Pinterest, be sure to check out the Empowering Women Together board. There are some really great stories on there already, and will have more added as time goes on.
What is Empowering Women Together? It’s an shop online where consumers can go to purchase goods and items in support of women-owned businesses around the world. Many of these items are hand made and unique, which isn’t always easy to find these days. With each purchase made, consumers can know that they are helping women support themselves and their families, possibly even helping to create jobs, and also helping to improve the lives of the owners and others in their communities. These business owners can get exposure and have their work seen by so many thanks to this program. Items included in this program include jewelry, home items, electronic cases, coffee and tea sets, specialty foods and more. Items come from here in America and all across the globe from places like Peru, Canada, Cambodia, Haiti, Nepal, and others.
I applaud Walmart for taking steps to use their influence and online presence to help better the lives of women across the globe. I hope that they continue this effort past the 5 years they have committed to (through 2016) and to source $20 billion from women-owned businesses. I think that they will be happy with the results and realize that by them continuing this commitment for longer, they will make an even greater impact across the globe and help to empower women in the process. That’s a win for everyone!
Check out this Empowering Women Together: Women’s Bean Project video : http://bit.ly/16e9smB
This is a sponsored post with Mom it Forward. Opinions are my own.
Jan says
This is a great cause and can help the economy too. I hope they continue to help women in businesses. Thank you for the review 🙂
sarah oswald says
what a wonderful way to help woman from all over this is the first i have ever heard of this.
queenb says
I think it’s a great promotion also!
katklaw777 says
Far out…good for Walmart for taking a stand and telling the world!
Sue Hull says
WOW!! Awesome program. Yay for Walmart! I support stores that step up and have programs that help women. 🙂
Kerry G. says
What a great idea! I love hand-made and unique items.
Betsy Barnes says
So cool that Walmart is doing this! 🙂
Debbie Ellis says
Its great to help women
Terri Herman says
Yay Walmart! Yay women! We all win!
queenb says
Yay women!
Sarah says
I’m normally leery of walmart’s business practices, but this is definitely a step in the right direction!
queenb says
I have heard that from many. I think this is a great step.
Tammy S says
I think this is great for women. I wish more companies gave back like this.
tiffany cheung says
That’s a great site, to help women around the world! I like handmade and unique items, makes it special when you gift it to others.
Bridget Heiple Reich says
This sounds like a great program!
Michele P says
great program for Walmart as there are many women around the world that could use the extra assistance to support their families.
Casance Kendrick says
I love Walmart and the fact that they are for women rights is a plus
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I think it is amazing for Walmart to do this. This is the first time I have heard of this.
Janet W. says
Good for Walmart for taking a stand!
Ruth Reynolds says
at least they give back
Jenn says
I just heard about this. I love it.
Jennifer Cetoute says
I feelwe don’t help empower other women as much as we all should.
polly says
kudos to walmart!