Leading   Queen’s   Counsel,   wife   of   the   former   British   Prime   Minister   and committed   campaigner   for   women’s   rights,   Cherie   set   up   the   Cherie   Blair Foundation   for   Women   in   2008   to   help   women   build   small   and   growing businesses   in   low   and   middle   income   countries   so   that   they   can   contribute to their economies and have a stronger voice in their societies. Ten    years    on,    Cherie    is    tireless    in    her    efforts    to    champion    women’s economic    empowerment,    travelling    internationally    to    visit    projects    and speaking   about   the   value   of   women’s   entrepreneurship   at   global   influencing events.   The   Foundation   is   driven   by   a   talented   and   committed   team   and together    they    provide    women    with    the    skills,    technology,    networks    and access   to   capital   that   they   need   to   become   successful   small   and   growing business owners. By   empowering   women   to   achieve   financial   and   economic   independence, the   Cherie   Blair   Foundation   for   Women   ensures   women   entrepreneurs   gain stronger   voices   and   have   greater   impact   to   help   their   families   prosper,   their communities thrive and economies to grow.   The   Foundation   believes   in   the   power   of   partnerships.   They   take   a   hands-on collaborative   approach   working   with   individuals,   non-profit   organisations, corporations,    financial    institutions    and    government    bodies    to    develop programmes   that   are   individually   tailored   to   the   diverse   needs   of   women entrepreneurs in different contexts and geographies. The   immediate   impact   of   the   Foundation’s   work   is   clear   to   see   in   the   stories of   the   women   they   support   but   on   a   long-term   basis,   by   driving   greater equality, its legacy will most assuredly be felt by many generations to come.