Foundation for Filipina Women's Network
About Foundation for Filipina Women's Network
Founded in 2001 in San Francisco, California, the Foundation for Filipina Women's Network emerged from a powerful vision: to transform how Filipina women are perceived and represented in the world. Originating when founder Marily Mondejar recognized the absence of Filipina women role models in corporate leadership and the harmful stereotypes dominating online narratives, FFWN launched the Shape the Filipina Image Campaign to celebrate Filipina women's actual leadership roles and economic contributions. Today, FFWN serves as a global community for women of Philippine ancestry, with members spanning multiple continents united by shared commitment to the FWN Credo: Disrupt the status quo, Amplify Women's Voices, Be Invincible for the FWN Sisterhood, and Say Yes to Opportunity. The organization champions priority issues including eliminating discrimination against women and girls, appointing and electing women to leadership positions, ensuring economic independence and pay equity, expanding access to essential public services, protecting reproductive freedom, and ending violence against women. FFWN's mission centers on positioning women as economic and social contributors to the global economy, envisioning a woman leader in every sector. Through mentorship, collaborative networks, advocacy campaigns, and the publication of inspiring leadership narratives, FFWN creates spaces where Filipina women connect, support one another, and collectively reshape narratives about their capabilities and contributions. As a non-profit committed to the social welfare of Filipina women worldwide, FFWN remains dedicated to building an inclusive community that celebrates achievement, amplifies voices, and inspires the next generation of transformative leaders.