Women's Action for New Directions
Public Policy OfficesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) is a nonprofit organization operating in the public policy arena with a focus on reducing violence and militarism by redirecting substantial Pentagon spending toward unmet human and environmental needs. For three decades, the group has centered women's perspectives on the federal budget and mobilized action to promote peace and security, offering analysis and advocacy that connect policy decisions with real-world impacts. Based in Washington, DC, WAND serves audiences concerned with national security, public budgets, and governance, presenting its work as a platform for women to influence policy discourse and priorities. The organization is part of a broader sector of public policy groups dedicated to arms control, peace, and social justice, and it maintains an information presence through its website and related initiatives, including projects launched to track government decision-making. In its recent activity, WAND has undertaken initiatives such as launching a monitoring project related to the National Security Council, reflecting its engagement in current policy debates and oversight.