The WEI Catch the Rain video was one of  seven selected by Global Washington to be showcased at their 2010 Annual Conference The Global Washington 2010 Showcase is a celebration of the dedication and hard work of an extraordinary global development community in our state. Videos were selected because their organizations embody best practices in innovation and collaboration while promoting global development.   Read the full article…
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WEI Founder Receives WSU Alumni
Woman of Distinction Award

On March 11, 2009, Theresa Schulz Norris, WEI Founder and President, was honored with Washington State University’s Annual Alumni Woman of Distinction award presented by the National Women’s History Project. The NWHP honors and recognizes the role of women in creating positive social change, increasing equality for all, and building community in countless ways.

Theresa was recognized as a woman who has contributed to the personal growth and success of others through her personal dedication and commitment to the vision and mission of WEI.

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It Takes A Village…

MORE THAN A DECADE AGO, Theresa Norris left her Seattle-based job with Microsoft, and in 1999 the Costco member founded Women’s Enterprises International a non-profit aimed at helping women and children overcome poverty in rural villages in the developing world…  Read the full article…