Women In Games International
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| Abbreviation | WIGI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2005 |
| Type | Nonprofit Organization |
| Location |
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CEO | Joanie Kraut |
| Website | getwigi |
Women In Games International (WIGI) is an international nonprofit organization founded in 2005 with the aim to increase representation and inclusion of women, non-binary, and femme-identifying individuals in the gaming industry.[1] WIGI hosts panels, workshops, and mentorships programs for women trying to start a career in gaming. [2]
The mission of the organization is "To cultivate resources to advance economic equality and diversity in the global games industry."[1]
History[edit]
In 2013, Women In Games International partnered with Girl Scouts of the Greater Los Angeles to create a video game design patch. Girl scouts in the troop can earn this patch by developing their own video games using Gamestar Mechanic software.[3]
In 2021, Women In Games International received a $1 million grant from Activision Blizzard to help fund programs focused on professional development for women trying to join or advance in the gaming industry.[4]
In 2022, WIGI was nominated for Gayming Magazine's Gayming Awards 2022 Industry Diversity Award.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About". Women In Games International. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ↑ "Park Roundtable series hosts women in gaming". The Ithacan. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ↑ "Girl Scouts chapter to add video game patch". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ↑ "Women in Games International partners with Blizzard, receives $1M grant". Esports Insider. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ↑ "Gayming Awards 2022: How to Watch and What to Expect". IGN. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
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