#EoF International Women’s Day - Reading Marathon 2025

On the occasion of International Women's Day on 7 March from 13:00 to 17:00, THe Economy of Francesco organises:

Feminine economy: An Opportunity to Rediscover Voices and Words

There are names everyone knows — figures who have left an indelible mark on economic history. But how many of the female minds that have shaped economic thought are truly remembered? Who really knows the women who have challenged dominant models, envisioned new ways of producing, distributing, and caring? Too often, their voices have remained on the margins, overshadowed by a narrative that has prioritized numbers and power, leaving behind stories of intuition, resilience, and transformation.

EoF International Women’s Day – Reading Marathon 2025, taking place on March 7, is an opportunity to rediscover them. A global event promoted by The Economy of Francesco (EoF), it aims to bring to the forefront the words and visions of women who have reimagined the economy through research, entrepreneurship, poetry, and personal experience. A thread that connects past and future, inspiring a new way of understanding work, business, care, sustainability, and finance. The selected texts not only honor historical contributions but also reflect contemporary experiences of hope in the economic world.

The Economy of Francesco was born in 2019 when Pope Francis invited young economists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from around the world to rethink the global economic system, drawing inspiration from the values of St. Francis of Assisi: care for the most vulnerable, respect for the environment, and an economy of care. Since then, EoF has grown into an international network of scholars, activists, and professionals working towards a more inclusive, just, and sustainable economy.

Today, the movement is entering a new phase of growth with the establishment of the Economy of Francesco Foundation, which will consolidate the work carried out so far and open new pathways for action and research. The EoF International Women’s Day – Reading Marathon 2025 is part of this journey, reaffirming the power of storytelling as a tool for change.

At a time when numbers often seem to matter more than stories, this reading marathon seeks to bring the language of care, justice, and diverse perspectives back to the heart of economic debate. Women from diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds will read and share powerful texts — words from economists, writers, poets, workers, and everyday women — witnessing an economy that is not just about calculations and productivity but also about relationships, solidarity, and innovation.

The event will be live-streamed allowing anyone, anywhere in the world, to listen and take part. More than just a celebration, this marathon is a call for action — a space to reflect and envision an economic future that values and amplifies women’s voices and experiences. Words have always changed the world. And this time, they will again.

Live-streamed on the official EoF Channel on YouTube from 13:00 to 17:00 CET: youtube.com/live/h1XnIJ3m7fQ

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