Our Events
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
Find out more about our events programme below. Through your support you can help us to create real change and help women survivors of war build better lives for themselves, their families and communities.

Sponsor an event
We would love to partner with your business to support our events programme. We work closely with business to create a bespoke and authentic events partnership that supports your objectives and benefits us both. By partnering with us at our events you will:
- Communicate with our supporters and VIPs in authentic, creative ways.
- Benefit from targeted media and PR.
- Engage your customers and VIP clients through memorable, rewarding experiences.
Please contact Head of Special Events & Philanthropy, Zoe at zelliott@womenforwomenuk.org to find out more.
Past events
#SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale 2022
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On Saturday 14th May the doors opened to Selfridges car park for the #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale. With a superstar line-up of 25 boots, this really was the chicest car boot sale ever. So far we have raised over £240,000 to support women survivors of war.
Our live 'Five Steps to Harnessing Your #PowerToChange' workshop helped you access your own toolkit for building a better world.
For Sama: Virtual Film Screening and Q&A
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As part of #WomensHistoryMonth we held a virtual film screening of the BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated documentary For Sama, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
We held an exclusive Virtual Barre Class with Nathalie Errandonea-Mewes, founder of NRG Barrebody.
#SheInspiresMe Lunch 2021
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The #SheInspiresMe Lunch is an annual gathering celebrating the inspirational power of women.
Virtual Cooking Class with Mick Elysée
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To celebrate World Food Day and our Serving Up Sisterhood campaign we joined renowned Congolese-French Chef Mick Élysée in his kitchen for a virtual cooking class.
Visit the event page for the delicious recipes Mick shared at the event.
Quo Vadis, Aida? Panel Discussion
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On Wednesday 26th May 2021 from 6-7pm BST, there was a free panel discussion with Jasmila Žbanić, writer and director of the Oscar-nominated film Quo Vadis, Aida?.
Virtual Car Boot Sale May 2021
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Following the success of our two Virtual Car Boot Sales last year, we were delighted to bring the all-day fashion extravaganza back on Saturday 15th May!
#SheInspiresMe Wellness
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Women for Women International hosted our very first celebration of wellness on Saturday 20th March kindly supported by imayla beauty. The all-day online festival designed to restore mind, body and spirit included inspiring talks, workshops and strength-building workouts.
Fears to Fierce Masterclass
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On 27th January 2021 we hosted an inspiring, hands-on workshop with Brita Fernandez Schmidt, Executive Director of Women for Women International-UK and author of the new book Fears to Fierce.
Virtual Book Club: Rage Becomes Her
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As part of our campaign #PowerToChange, we held a Virtual Book Club on World Book Day with Soraya Chemaly discussing her book 'Rage Becomes Her'. Watch the recording of the discussion to learn about the power of using anger as a force for positive transformation.
Fears to Fierce Masterclass
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On 27th January 2021 we hosted an inspiring, hands-on workshop with Brita Fernandez Schmidt, Executive Director of Women for Women International-UK and author of the new book Fears to Fierce.
Virtual Car Boot Sale
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Hot on the heels of our very first Virtual Car Boot Sale in May earlier this year we were delighted to bring the all-day fashion extravaganza back on Saturday 7th November! Thanks to the incredible on the day sales and the generosity of our sponsors we have raised over £88,000!⠀ ⠀
On Thursday, 1st October at 6pm, we held an online premiere of our #HopeInSisterhood film.
The film was ollowed by a panel discussion with three inspiring women. Women for Women International - UK Executive Director Brita Fernandez Schmidt will be joined live by filmmaker Hazel Thompson and Seida Sarić, Director of Žene za Žene, an independent affiliate organisation of Women for Women International in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
#SheInspiresMe LIVE 2.0
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#SheInspiresMe LIVE was back for a day of inspiring talks and interactive workshops: we brought our global community together, shared ideas and skills, and got energised to transform our world in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Together, we reflected on the unmissable opportunity we have to build a “new normal” for future generations.
#SheInspiresMe Virtual Car Boot Sale
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Our very first Virtual Car Boot Sale was a phenomenal success! The seven-hour fashion extravaganza, supported by DS-Automobiles, raised an incredible £77,184 for women survivors of war.
#SheInspiresMe Dance 2020
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On 11th February 2020, Women for Women International and Jo Manoukian will host an evening of dance and empowerment.
#SheInspiresMe Lunch 2019
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The #SheInspiresMe Lunch is an annual gathering celebrating the inspirational power of women.
#SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale 2019
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On Saturday 11th May, Women for Women International hosted the biggest #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale yet. We welcomed over 1,800 fashion lovers to Brewer Street Car Park for an afternoon of exceptional fashion and beauty, all to benefit women survivors of war.
#SHEINSPIRESME CAR BOOT SALE 2019
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#SheInspiresMe Dance 2019
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On the 26th February 2019, Women for Women International and Jo Manoukian hosted an evening of dance and empowerment.
#SheInspiresMe Auction 2018
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From 29th October - 19th November, Women for Women International held its inaugural #SheInspiresMe Auction, culminating in a VIP invite only reception hosted by Sotheby’s on Monday 19th November.
#SheInspiresMe Live
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On Saturday 30th June, we hosted our first ever Feminist Festival in partnership with Refinery29. The day was full of inspiring talks and hands-on workshops to energise a new generation of feminist changemakers.
#SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale 2018
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On Saturday 12th May, Women for Women International hosted the #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale, offering high fashion items at great prices. We were joined by high fashion designers and brands for an afternoon of exceptional fashion and beauty, all to benefit women survivors of war.
#SheInspiresMe Lunch 2017
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The #SheInspiresMe Lunch is an annual gathering celebrating the inspirational power of women.
PRESS
Evening Standard
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Women for Women’s Virtual Car Boot Sale: designer pieces by Gwyneth Paltrow and Saoirse Ronan up for grabs. November 6th, 2020.
The Telegraph
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This star-studded car-boot-sale filled with designer steals will cheer up your first lockdown weekend. November 5th, 2020.
Stylist
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Women For Women International to host virtual designer car boot sale. October 30th, 2020.
Vogue
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Everyone’s Favourite Designer Car Boot Sale Is Going Virtual. May 15th, 2020.
Marie Claire
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Bag designer items from celebrities at this virtual car boot sale. May 13th, 2020.
Sheerluxe
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Women For Women International’s #SheInspiresMe car boot sale, live today. May 16th, 2020.
Vanity Fair
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The A-List: The Best Culture To Catch This Week - #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale. May 8th, 2020.
Grazia
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You Can Buy Charlotte Olympia Shoes And Help Female Survivors of War At This Stylish Boot Sale. March 23rd, 2018.
Red
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Is this the most stylish Car Boot Sale ever?
Tatler
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You can bid on a styling session with Peter Pilotto. October 15th, 2020.
Financial Times
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A Sotheby's auction to help women affected by war. November 17, 2018.