OUR STORY

Girlfriends Who Inspire Change (GWIC), LLC is a cause-driven social enterprise network and e-commerce retail marketplace based in the United States, offering products and services for sale online. Our unique business model, built from scratch, combines the impact of a non-profit company with a for-profit commercial model. GWIC allocates a portion of its profits to combat economic inequality and social change. At GWIC, we envision a world where all women and girls are empowered, regardless of ethnicity. We value our partnerships as integral to our mission and viability alongside product sales. While we initially focused on Black women, our goal is to create innovative pathways that benefit all women, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged. 

GWIC is a non-traditional business model and an excellent resource for information. We strive to support individuals, organizations, and causes that uplift humanity. Our mission is to empower women and girls, encouraging them to adopt entrepreneurial mindsets as a pathway to building wealth. Community initiatives, such as the Empowerment Hub (economic policies), virtual classes, and networking events, are designed to expand the knowledge of women and girls for future learning and development. We also empower global brands by building alliances through affiliate marketing partnerships. GWIC seeks to encourage women to become change agents in leadership development, basic knowledge, import/export, wellness support, philanthropy, wealth building, politics, education, community development projects, small business support, and promoting moral values. International organizations and sisterhood networks form the foundation of our existence.

GWIC was founded in 2014 and incorporated in 2017. That same year, GWIC became a partner of the World Bank Group (WBG) as a Civil Society Organization (CSO). With 189 member countries, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions. The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low and middle-income countries for economic development. In 2023, the World Bank Group selected GWIC as a recipient of the U.S. Commercial Service's Minority Business Outreach Initiative, a program within the U.S. Department of Commerce that provides access to business connections in 50 countries.