Set up a Student Society
OUR STUDENT SOCIETIES
Students are some of our most passionate supporters
Our Student Societies work together throughout the academic year to raise funds and raise the voices of women survivors of war.
From campus feminist festivals to intimate film screenings, mitten knitting workshops to clothes swaps, and high heeled runs to sponsored jailbreaks, there truly are no limits to their creativity!
Every £264 raised by students allows them to support a woman through our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme, so she can gain the skills she needs to build a brighter future for herself and her family.
Why not start your own? Starting up a student society is a great opportunity to:
- Shape and lead on your own programme of fundraising activities
- Gain experience and key skills (boosting your CV!)
- Contribute to a cause you care about and make a difference
We'll give you all the support you need to get started. Email Daisy dbessell@womenforwomen.org to start a conversation about setting up a society at your university today.
ST ANDREWS WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SOCIETY
FOUNDED IN 2013
Since their inception, St Andrews Women for Women International Student Society has supported over 120 women survivors of war through our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme.
Maret Zillman, St Andrews society 2023/2024 president, shares: “As president of the Women for Women St Andrews Society, it is a great honour to be surrounded by so many inspiring women who are passionate about supporting our Sisters in Iraq and Nigeria in building a better future for themselves and their families.”
Together we have created a community of enthusiasm, mutual encouragement and creativity that fuel our efforts to fundraise and spread awareness within our student body.
5 TOP TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED:
- Get in Touch - Email Daisy on dbessell@womenforwomen.org to discuss the exciting opportunity of setting up a new student society.
- Start Networking - Tell your fellow students about Women for Women International’s work and encourage your campus to get involved!
- Advertise - Start thinking about representation at Fresher’s Fair! It’s the single biggest opportunity to get your name out there, recruit new members, and collect new contact details, so make the most of this day or two.
- Follow Up - Keep the students who have shown interest in the society engaged by sending them an email following the Fair. Make them part of the operation, tell them how the Fair went and share an inspiring video about Women for Women International’s work.
- Host a Launch Event - Organise a launch event soon after the Fresher’s Fair. Your event should raise awareness about women in war torn countries, and will hopefully motivate members to stay actively involved.
Our past RAG partners
We're proud to have built a passionate community of student supporters by partnering with some of the UK's biggest Raising and Giving Societies (RAG). From glamorous fashion shows, to Race2 challenges, Skydives and more, our students are never short of ideas when it comes to fundraising for women survivors of war.
Since 2019, our RAG partners have raised over £57,000 for women survivors of war. That means 216 more women were able to enrol onto our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme and gain the skills they need to rebuild their lives.
University of St Andrews Charities Campaign
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Hertfordshire RAG
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London School of Economics Student Union RAG (LSESU RAG)
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Durhan University Charities Kommittee (DUCK)
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Leeds RAG
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Edinburgh Students Charity Appeal (ESCA)
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Our past student societies
Edinburgh Women for Women International Society
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Edinburgh’s society has sponsored a woman through our year-long programme in Nigeria! The society raised the cost of sponsoring a sister by selling doughnuts outside the University library and hosting a pub quiz. As part of their International Women’s Day celebrations, they also invited MP, Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, to speak about her experiences as a woman in politics!
Warwick Women for Women International Society
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The amazing society at Warwick hosted a #SheInspiresMe Conference, an event to celebrate inspiring female figures at Warwick University. The society also aims to engage men in their conversation on women’s rights with the #bringaboy campaign! The society celebrated wellness week with a coffee morning and a craft workshop.
Leeds Women for Women International Society
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Leeds Women for Women International Society produced an incredible documentary for International Women’s Day 2018. The documentary featured inspiring women talking about their experiences and opinions on a wide range of issues. The society also took part in a sponsored silence to raise awareness for women survivors of war who don’t have a voice.
Newcastle Women for Women International Society
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Newcastle Women for Women International Society has had an incredible year of fundraising from hosting their very own night of music with Sofar Sounds to celebrating International Women’s Day with a Pub Quiz. The society used their platform to raise the voices of women survivors of war by speaking on their university radio station and updating their blog with topical opinion pieces!
Cardiff Women for Women International Society
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Cardiff University are launching their society in September 2018! We are so excited to have Women for Women International advocates in Wales. The society has already received lots of positive attention with 38 students registering their interest in joining for the next academic year.
King’s College Women for Women International Society
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We are so pleased that King’s College London are launching their Women for Women International society in September 2018. Watch this space for some updates and news about the activities of our new student supporters!
Be Inspired By Our Student Societies
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