WHO WE ARE

Business and Professional Women Alberta (BPW Alberta) is a non-secretarian, non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing the economic, social, political and employment opportunities of working women in Canada.

We provide a safe, supportive environment where women can develop their professional, business, and leadership skills, build meaningful networks and create lasting friendships. Bottom line - we work to educate and empower women in our province.

Part of a Global Network

BPW Alberta is a member of BPW Canada, one of the six founding federations of BPW International.

Both BPW Canada and BPW International were founded in 1930. Today, BPW International has affiliates in more than 110 countries and has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1947. Learn more about BPW International UN.

Our Purpose

Our mission, vision, aims and principles guide everything we do. Together, they support our ultimate goal: to improve conditions and create greater opportunities for women.

Our Mission

BPW Alberta strives to develop the business, professional and leadership potential of women on all levels through advocacy, education, mentoring, networking, skill-building and economic empowerment programs and projects through its local clubs in Calgary and Edmonton.

Our Vision

To achieve a just and equal status of women at all levels and areas of society where decisions are taken in true partnership with men, based on mutual respect, for a more balanced and peaceful world.

Our Aims

BPW Alberta aims to unite business and professional women in the province of Alberta and beyond to:

Work for Women's:

economic independence
equal opportunity and representation in economic, civil and political life

Encourage and Support Women and Girls:

to develop their professional and leadership potential
to pursue lifelong education and training
to use their abilities for the benefit of others, locally, provincially and nationally

Advocate:

for the elimination of all discrimination against women
for human rights and the use of gender-sensitive perspectives

Undertake:

country-wide networking and cooperation among business and professional women
non-profit projects that help women achieve economic independence
efforts to present the views of business and professional women to national organizations and agencies, as well as to businesses, governments and civil society

Our Goal

To improve the economic, political, social and employment conditions for women in Alberta.