Guided by the fact that every life has equal value, Women Walking West (W3), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, strives to help women lead a successful and productive life. When women come to the US to pursue their educational dream, they are at a greater disadvantage than foreign born men, especially women coming from underdeveloped countries. W3's philosophy is simple: we want foreign born women to have access to the necessary opportunities needed to succeed in school and life. W3’s strategic plan focuses on 5 major initiatives: Language Barriers, Social Barriers, Cultural Barriers, Academic Barriers, and Financial Barriers. Vision: To afford all foreign born adult women access to a quality education in the United States. Mission: To remove educational barriers facing foreign born adult women by creating learning communities where financial and educational support are available, and women can achieve their educational dreams. Values: To create a culture that includes our core values: Compassion, Academic Success, Respect and Empathy (CARE).