By Happy International Women’s Day! Every year on March 8th we choose to celebrate the cultural, political and socio-economical achievements of women, but also, this is a day for us to fight for women’s rights and do what we can to help women who are living under oppression. If you’d like to make a change this Women’s Day, there are many charities you can make a donation to. A little goes a long way!
Malala Fund
Founded by Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai, the Malala Fund advocates for every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education. They invest in education advocates and activists who are challenging the policies and practices that prevent girls from going to school in their communities.
Girls Not Brides
Working to end child marriage around the world, Girls Not Brides partners with crowdfunding platforms to prevent child marriage and support girls who are – or have ever been – married. They facilitate learning and coordination between organisations working to end child marriage.
Depilex Smileagain Foundation
Committed to providing acid survivors with medical care and assistance, and an adequate chance to become productive, self-reliant members of the society that has ostracised them. They not only advocate for change but provide job opportunities for survivors too.
Nomi Network
With a mission to end human trafficking by creating pathways to safe employment, and empowering women and girls to break cycles of slavery in their families and communities, the Nomi Network provides educational and professional training to women who have been a victim of trafficking and slavery.
Sarim Burney Welfare Trust International
Established by Sarim Burney, a social activist and entrepreneur, SBWTI is non-profitable trust working to combat poverty, injustice, conflict and disaster. They’ve battled against human trafficking in the Middle East, and provide shelter to women and children in need.
Aurat Foundation
Established in 1986, as a national, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, AF is committed to creating widespread awareness and commitment for a just, democratic and caring society in Pakistan, where women and men are recognised as equals, with the right to lead their lives with self-respect and dignity.
Bedari
A non-governmental, voluntary, development organisation in Pakistan working with women and children for the promotion and protection of their human rights. Bedari established Pakistan’s first crisis centre for women survivors of violence
Sarwar Foundation
The Sarwar Foundation’s HunarGah centres provide women of all ages with a safe place to learn new skill sets and refine their talents, so they can join the workforce and earn a living. Each centre offers women in need a vocational education completely free of charge and comes fully outfitted with the latest equipment and all necessary materials.
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
For more than 100 years, WILPF has been tirelessly working in every corner of the world to achieve and ensure real lasting peace and freedom. By bringing together women from different backgrounds, they identify, analyse and address root causes of violence, armed conflict and inequality among people.
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