How Ivanka Trump and W-GDP helped 12 million women in one year

This month marks one year since President Trump launched the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, also known as W-GDP. With major support from Ivanka Trump, W-GDP addresses the lack of economic freedom that women face globally.

The idea is simple: When women are economically empowered, they reinvest that wealth in their families and communities. The ripple effect spurs more inclusive growth still—and often brings peace and stability with it.

WATCH: Ivanka Trump explains the importance of W-GDP

W-GDP’s ambitious goal is to help 50 million women in the developing world by 2025. Under Ivanka Trump’s leadership, 12 million women have been served in year one alone.

Ms. Trump celebrated that achievement today at the State Department. Whereas past presidents have talked a big game about women’s empowerment, she said, the Trump Administration is delivering. “This White House looks forward to working closely with Congress in passing W-GDP legislation and realizing this long-overdue goal.”

Joining her were a pair of lawmakers, were a pair of lawmakers, Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), who are leading a bipartisan charge to do just that.

How W-GDP will lift 50 million women by 2025

WATCH: 1 year of W-GDP, as told by Ivanka Trump

Once again, President Trump puts veterans FIRST

President Trump took a major step yesterday to support veterans and military spouses by signing the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act.

President Trump: “This has been long in the making.”

“It’s a big deal,” the President said from the Oval Office. “The bill directs the National Science Foundation to work with other federal agencies to expand veteran eligibility for STEM-related programs and encourages veteran participation in these critical fields.”

The Trump Administration has made caring for our brave veterans a top priority:

With VA accountability, over 8,000 underperforming staffers have been replaced by workers who will treat our veterans better. Before President Trump, there was no strong mechanism to punish bad employees and reward great ones.
With the VA Mission Act, veterans are able to find the best healthcare options available for them—whether it be at VA facilities or community providers.
With a booming economy, the veteran unemployment rate has hit a record low, and veteran homelessness has dropped by more than 5 percent.

America’s vets are our top priority, and it will stay that way!