1. Back women-owned businesses and organizations.
Women entrepreneurs and the companies they manage play a crucial role in sparking innovation and fostering economic development. You can easily locate women-owned businesses by using Google Maps and Search to search for the women-owned tag. Additionally, we have recently unveiled the initial recipients of the Google for Startups Women’s Founder Fund – a group of pioneering entrepreneurs in India, Japan, and Korea who are spearheading innovation and devising solutions to some of the most challenging global issues.
Take a look at these enterprises and show your support for those in your own neighborhood. Positive reviews and recommendations from individuals like you can have a significant impact.
2. Educate yourself on allyship in your everyday life.
Being an ally involves translating words into action and demonstrating your support for the women in your life and community. For instance, subsequent to the release of the Breaking Barriers research, which shed light on the systemic obstacles faced by girls and women in fields like computer science, Google is collaborating with organizations in five countries dedicated to dismantling these barriers. Our strategies encompass teacher training, involving parents, and furnishing young students with mentors and role models.
You can actively seek out opportunities to engage with women on subjects that interest you. Explore the captivating stories of women in technology on the unique Womens Techmakers Story Map crafted by Women Techmakers and Google Maps Platform, and participate in one of the numerous inspiring events for women in tech they are organizing throughout March worldwide.
On March 13th and 14th, be part of our virtual summit highlighting women technologists at Google and in the industry. You can also find motivation in our Talks at Google Women’s History Month playlist on YouTube. Throughout the month, we will be adding more empowering talks in collaboration with Women@Google, so stay tuned.
Women’s History Month commemorates the past and serves as a reminder that progress necessitates continuous dedication. Even seemingly minor acts of mentorship, sponsorship, and support can have a profound impact on advancing women’s opportunities. Together, we can all contribute to striving for a future where women’s contributions and rights are fully valued and celebrated.
