Global resources for women
Helpline directories covering every country, global funding and free mentoring open to women anywhere, with no country restriction.
If your country does not have a page here yet, start on this one. The directories below cover every country, including national helpline listings and a database of what the law in your country actually provides.
Networks & business support
2 entries
Cherie Blair Foundation — Mentoring cherieblairfoundation.org
Free online mentoring for women running or growing a business in low and middle income countries.
Vital Voices Global Fellowship vitalvoices.org
Fellowship and venture programmes for women leaders and social entrepreneurs, run globally.
Funding
2 entries
TiE Women tiewomen.org
A global pitch programme running across TiE’s 61 chapters. Equity-free cash prizes up to USD 50,000, chapter mentoring and investor access. For women holding at least a third of the equity, in a company under seven years old that is actively raising. Applications open in March and close at the end of June.
Cartier Women's Initiative cartierwomensinitiative.com
Annual awards for women impact entrepreneurs worldwide — grants up to $100,000, plus coaching and a fellowship.
Directories
2 entries
UN Women — Global Database on Violence against Women data.unwomen.org
Country-by-country profiles of laws, services and national provisions. Start here to find what your own country offers.
Find A Helpline findahelpline.com
Verified helplines by country, with what each covers and how to reach it.
Open to apply
17 jobs, fellowships, mentoring places and awards women in anywhere can apply to right now.
Every link on this page was opened and checked by hand. Last reviewed 04 October 2026.