15 projects and collectives elevating women in Web3
Please note: this list is meant to be educational only, and Crypto Altruism does not officially endorse any of these projects. Make sure you do your own research!
In honor of International Women’s Day, it’s important to recognize the incredible women in Web3, while also taking some time to reflect on how we can build a more inclusive and equitable space. After all, Web3 is still male dominated, which is evidenced by the fact that only 26% of crypto holders in the United States are women-identifying. Furthermore, research from Nov 2021 indicates that female artists accounted for only 5% of all NFT art sales.
Looking at the tech space more broadly, there is a massive gender gap, with women making up about 25% of workers in the technology sector, while the share of financing obtained by women-only startup teams is 1%.
So, for this blog post, we wanted to highlight 15 incredible projects, organizations, collectives, and DAOs elevating women in Web3 and building a more inclusive ecosystem.
1. World of Women – World of Women is a “thriving community celebrating representation, inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.” In addition to their two incredible NFT collections, WOW also provides funding to emerging Women artists around the world, support women’s causes, and help educate and onboard women to Web3.
2. HerVoiceNFT – HerVoiceNFT aims to “unleash the voices of 3.9 billion women”. Their NFT collection includes 3,905 digital collectibles, “every one symbolic of the 3,905 billion Women in the world,” with a portion of funds supporting CARE and their work shaping the future of women around the world.
3. AthenaDAO – AthenaDAO is a “decentralized community of researchers, funders, and advocates working to advance women’s health research, education, and funding.” In December of 2022, they released their Reproductive Health Report, a collaborative report examining the state of reproductive health and what needs to be done to improve reproductive health outcomes.
4. Crypto Tech Women – CTW aims to “to support and empower women to be in tech and succeed in tech,” and envisions “a world where extraordinary women are leading the tech industry and the web3 revolution.” They offer a Web3 educational platform for NFT holders, a 1:1 advisorship program, a Web3 job board, and more!
5. Women of Web3 – Women of Web3 is “a community of women helping women, through jobs, resources and connections”. They offer the Women of Web3 podcast, maintain a Web3 job board, and offer in-person events to help connect likeminded women.
6. Unstoppable Women of Web3 – Unstoppable Women of Web3 is “an education group training the next generation of diverse talent, with a goal to onboard women to Web3.” They aim to serve as the entry point for women to Web3, offering networking opportunities, educational content, free domains, and in-person events.
7. Women Rise – Women Rise is an NFT collection, including 10,000 unique pieces “representing and celebrating women activists, artists, scientists, coders, and many others rising on the blockchain.” In addition to their NFT collection, they have launched on the storytelling platform Qissa, which aims to amplify the voices of women and girls, hosted a number of inspitational speakers, such as Malala, donated over $100,000 to women’s causes, and much more!
8. Power of Women – Power of Women has the mission of “creating art to INSPIRE, EMPOWER and ENABLE women, girls and non-binary people around the world.” They have launched a series of incredible NFT collections which aim to raise awareness and money for social causes, with their most recent project, I am EMPOWERED dropping on International Women’s Day in partnership with Manchester City Football Club. The open edition collection “depicts the passion and diversity of women in football today, to inspire, and empower future generations.” We had the pleasure of speaking with Leah Sams from the Power of Women on the Crypto Altruism podcast.
9. Women Tribe – Women Tribe is “A thriving community that promotes inclusivity, education, empathy, and empowerment for women.” In addition to their incredible NFT collection, they also offer a scholarship program to help women in need attend school, and support causes that resonate with their values.
10. Girlies – Girlies is 10,000 piece NFT collection “empowering women & children in Web3”. According to their artist, “I hope my NFT project can bring more inclusivity and diversity into the NFT space while also inspiring women and young girls from all over the world to pursue art and anything they set their mind to.” Proceeds from sales have supported a number of causes such as the Malala Fund, and have been used to support other women and children NFT artists.
11. SheFi – SheFi is a global community of 1000+ members that “empowers women and non-binary folks to unlock financial freedom through crypto education, experimentation, and community.” They offer a 14-week educational bootcamp, support for Web3 experimentation, and IRL events.
12. Women & Weapons NFT – Women & Weapons is an NFT collection dedicated to “celebrating the intrinsic power of Women.” The Artist and Founder of Women and Weapons, Sara Baumann, is on a mission to “get more women, minorities, and everyone in-between into the space to take part in this burgeoning new industry.” A portion of proceeds from primary and secondary support the MalalaFund charity.
13. Boss Beauties – Boss Beauties is a Web3 media and entertainment brand “on a mission to bring the next 1 Million women and girls into a web3 world.” They offer an NFT collection, educational content, and through the Boss Beauties Foundation, they invest in research and advocacy, global mentorship, and funding and scholarships for girls around the world.
14. Diversity in Blockchain – Diversity in Blockchain is “a nonprofit organization committed to creating equal, open, and inclusive opportunities in the blockchain industry.” They aim to approach diversity it blockchain by building financial inclusion while promoting diversity in Web3 employment. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Natassja from Diversity in Blockchain on the Crypto Altruism Podcast.
15. Women in Blockchain – Women in Blockchain is a community dedicated to being “a catalyst for women to define the blockchain space. They offer educational content, networking events for women in Web3, and more.
