Businesses with the #PowerToChange Women’s Lives
Harness the power of your purchases with brands that invest in women’s futures.
2023 marks 30 years since Women for Women International launched and since then we have reached more than 530,000 women. Our unique Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme equips women with the skills and resources to drive remarkable improvements in their lives. This International Women’s Day, we were heartened to have the support of our passionate partners and global community furthering this incredible impact and creating the changes we want to see in the world.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Our dedicated, long-standing global partner Charlotte Tilbury Beauty – who have raised more than £1.2 million for women survivors of war since 2016 - were supporters of our #PowerToChange campaign. They also made a magical contribution to our social media giveaway. Charlotte Tilbury Beauty’s unwavering commitment to our cause empowers women survivors of war to rebuild their lives - we are so thankful.
slip
We are so grateful to our partner slip®, the globally coveted beauty brand who have pledged £100,000 to our work for the second year running. slip®’s life-changing commitment to women survivors of war means that you can invest in expert-recommended silk products, from pillowcases to scrunchies, whilst investing in the future of women living in some of the world’s most fragile regions. Plus, this March they contributed the iconic White Queen Pillowcase to our social media giveaway!
111SKIN
We are delighted to have innovative skincare brand, 111SKIN, standing with women survivors of war on International Women’s Day and all year round. On 8th March, 111SKIN celebrated the strength of women by donating 25% of sales to our life-changing work. Plus, for every one of their Black Diamond Hand Creams sold throughout the year, 100% of profits are donated to help marginalised women move from crisis to stability.
Monica Vinader
We are thrilled that ethical jewellery brand Monica Vinader supported us this March, donating 25% of sales from the Keshi cocktail earrings in their stunning Mother of Pearl collaboration. Those who purchased a pair before 5th April joined Monica Vinader in enabling women in our programmes to learn a vocation such as jewellery making, providing them with the #PowerToChange their lives.
hush
Experts in laidback style, hush united the global sisterhood this International Women's Day by donating £10 from every full-price ’Women Unite, Unite Women’ t-shirt sold between 28th February and 12th March 2023. Funds raised will go towards helping women affected by war and conflict come together in solidarity to rebuild their lives.
CARAVAN
Caravan, experts in “well-travelled” dishes with global flavours, once again added a £1 donation to dining bills across their restaurants this March. Thanks to dedicated partners like Caravan – who specialise in vibrant, healthy and hearty dishes – we can continue to teach women in our programmes the importance of health and nutrition, so they can look after themselves and their families.
Revolut
Calling all Revolut users! Did you know that you can support our vital work by donating within the Revolut app? Money raised will support our life-changing programmes, meaning that you can help women survivors of war learn the skills to become financially independent themselves whilst keeping an eye on your own finances. See in app for details.
Mint Velvet
We are so pleased that Mint Velvet - icons of #RelaxedGlamour clothing – joined our #PowerToChange campaign this year, donating £10 from every online order made on 8th March, International Women’s Day. Thanks to Mint Velvet, you could select some special pieces for your wardrobe, whilst creating positive change for women around the world.
The Ned
Within our programmes many women choose food production as a means to start their own business, so we were thrilled to partner with one of London’s go-to destinations, The Ned. This Women’s History Month, The Ned added a £1 donation to bedroom bookings and food and beverage bills over £30 across all restaurants. From Asian-Pacific cuisine to Californian fare, customers who dined in or stayed at The Ned were able to help women affected by conflict build a brighter future.
ME+EM
At ME+EM’s sample sale at Chelsea Old Town Hall, London on 29th March, customers were able to purchase timeless pieces for their wardrobes at discounted prices. With prices starting at £10, 50% of all sales made on the day were donated to Women for Women International, raising an incredible £70,000! We are so grateful for ME+EM's support, that will enable women affected by conflict to gain the skills, tools and resources they need to rebuild their lives.
Lina Stores
Did you know that in Italy it is traditional to give a mimosa flower to women on International Women’s Day? To mark this celebration, the London-based, Italian delicatessen and restaurant, Lina Stores, donated £1 from every Mimosa cake sold in their Kings Cross and Marylebone delicatessens and added an optional £1 bill donation at all their restaurants between 8th March – 31st March.
Winser London
We love the iconic LIPS collection from Winser London, designed in collaboration with our fabulous Ambassador Gillian Anderson. Shop one of their stunning jumpers, scarves or tote bags, whilst knowing that 20% of net sales help women in some of the world’s most dangerous places.
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This Women's History Month, explore new perspectives on feminism and womanhood by delving into these podcasts. From career advice to current affairs, each episode is sure to remind you of your inner power and the change we can make if only we dare challenge the status quo.
Women's History Month Reading List
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This Women's History Month, get inspired by these female authors who are using their #PowerToChange to bring awareness to injustice, inequality and the incredible resilience of women.
In Mariupol, Olga sang pop and folk music with her group, Melody, who made it onto Ukrainian X-Factor and her husband was the Head of Mariupol’s orchestra. When war broke out, Olga made the perilous journey across the border to Poland with her son, Max, and her parents. Her husband stayed behind in Ukraine.