EMPOWERING WOMEN TO REACH FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Entrepreneurship Employment Education
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The Habanera Ball
The return of the Foundation’s annual ball
This year, we are excited to plan the return of the Lise Watier Foundation’s annual ball, which will take place on October 13 at Windsor Station. We look forward to a memorable night together in a scenery that reflects the vibrant and animated streets of Havana.
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The Let’s Start Up Cocktail
The event that gives you wings!
The Foundation invites you to its new signature event for the next generation of philanthropists who support local women’s journey towards financial autonomy. In a festive atmosphere, let’s meet on June 14th at New City Gas in Montreal.
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The Let’s Start Up Month with Epiderma
In April, it’s the Let’s Start Up month. Epiderma donates $20 to the Foundation for each package sold of laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, peeling, cellulite treatment or body contouring package at one of the 30 Epiderma medical-aesthetic clinics and in virtual clinics.
Who we are
A helping hand for women
The mission of the Lise Watier Foundation is to help women living in a situation of economic, social or professionnal vulnerability restore confidence in their capacities and to help them to undertake to achieve financial independence.
The Foundation offers women resources, training, support and access to a network to enable them to develop their self-confidence and their full professional potential.
Our intervention pillars
OUR IMPACT
A program that changes lives
The issue: financial independence for women by one-third of working women earn less than $20,000 per year.
600
women supported towards financial independence
97 %
of participants have a better level of confidence in
their skills
100 %
acquired new knowledge and developed
their skills
45 %
are in a better
financial situation after just one year
92 %
say the program is still having a positive impact on their lives one year after completing it
