Learn more about our work
Thank you so much for supporting women survivors of war by coming to our 2023 #ShakeItInSisterhood Danceathon! Learn more about our work and the impact your support will have on the women we serve.
2023 Danceathon - Find out more about our work
About our work
When war and insecurity take hold, women bear the heaviest burden of violence, poverty and inequality.
Gender norms restrict women’s access to education and economic resources, exclude them from decision-making, and expose them to many forms of violence and abuse.
Women are the targets of systematic rape and sexual violence, which is used as a weapon to terrorise and destroy communities.
Women for Women International targets the most marginalised women who live in extreme poverty, are directly affected by violence and conflict, and endure myriad forms of social and economic disadvantage.
Find out more below about how we work to reduce violence against women, help women become economically empowered, and provide them with the tools they need to build a brighter and more peaceful future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme
Our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme builds women’s capabilities in four key areas: earning and savings; rights and decision-making; health and wellness; and fostering support networks. Women receive hands-on vocational training in a variety of sectors and are supported to start small businesses, build networks, and to take on leadership roles in their communities.
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Join our Power Up Club to connect with a global community of change-makers while supporting women survivors of war.
For a monthly donation of £7 or more, you will get access to free virtual events, exclusive digital content and updates on the impact of your generous support.
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Your generous donation will help provide women living in some of the world's most dangerous places with the social and economic skills to transform their lives. They will pass on this knowledge to those around them, helping other women realise their power.
Read more stories
Sarah
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The Women for Women International programme was my ray of hope. It felt like I was finally completing my education which was cut short by poverty.
Olga
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If someone had told me in the past that I would need to restart my life from scratch, I couldn't believe it. But that is what happened to me when I needed to flee to Poland with my son.
Obaida
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Being in the programme, I enjoyed having the space to connect with other women in the skill-building and social empowerment classes. I was learning things that I never imagined I would have the opportunity to learn in my life.