TIAW unites, supports and promotes professional women and their networks to work together, share resources and leverage ideas. Connecting to make all the difference in the world! At TIAW we connect communities of empowered women and men to improve women's economic conditions worldwide. Our global impact programs foster education (management, finance, technology), mentoring and entrepreneurship as well as access to finance and micro-credit. Since 2008, TIAW has bestowed over 700 prestigious "World of Difference Awards" to women and men who are champions of women's economic empowerment worldwide, celebrating world known thought leaders as well as unsung heroes who bring positive change in their communities every single day. We inspire change by telling the stories of exceptional people that by empowering women improve the lives of families, children and entire communities. TIAW has an international board and member organizations present on all continents.