I believe that in honoring our women leaders, and by supporting a girl's ambition and hope, we are validating ourselves.

ABF is founded on a conviction that vision and dedication will inspire us all to reach beyond our wildest goals. And at the end, we will arrive together.

~Ann Bancroft, Founder of the Ann Bancroft Foundation

Dare to Dream Micro Grants

The Dare to Dream program provides micro-grants to fund small experiences for girls who may not recognize their own potential or have the courage to reach for possibilities.

Learn more about Dare to Dream Micro Grants.

Dream Maker Awards

Helping others achieve.

The annual Dream Maker Awards recognizes two adults, an organization and one girl for their achievements in life and for supporting other women and girls as they accept challenges and reach toward their potential.

Become inspired…. see the winners.

See photos from the 2010 Dream Maker Awards.

MNCREW Women Run the Cities Race

The fourth annual MNCREW Women Run the Cities will be held on Sunday September 26, 2010. Women Run the Cities is a running & walking event for women and girls featuring a 10-mile run, 5K run & walk, and a 1-mile girls run.  read more

NEW ZEALAND TAUPO TIMES ARTICLE: WOMEN TREK TO POLE

WOMEN TREK TO POLE (Taupo Times) You know you are part of something big when Uma Thurman is an ambassador and Unesco is a patron for the project. Turangi woman Lisa Kanawa has been chosen as the Oceania representative on an all-female expedition with the project called Global Classroom 2011. In commemoration of polar explorers a group of [...] read more

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