The Big Give

In Nekemete, Ethiopia, where 71% of parents believe they should circumcise their daughters and many women face domestic abuse, our partner Siiqqee gives women vital economic independence to help them escape violence.

Between 5-9 December 2011 Womankind participated in the Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise money for Siiqqee.

Siiqqee Self Help Group, Ethiopia

Who are Siiqqee?

Siiqqee was founded in 1997 by a committed Ethiopian woman with the strong conviction that women in poverty can control their livelihoods and their futures when assisted in their self-help efforts and ultimately empowered.

Tayech, Siiqqee Project Worker

In the week 5 -9  December we’ll be following Tayech, a Siiqqee project worker, who will show how your donation helps women in Ethiopia. Tayech has been working with Siiqqee for nearly two years, after encountering discrimination throughout her childhood and working life as a teacher.

The work Tayech and her colleagues undertake is invaluable in empowering women and reducing violence. The incredible 60% reduction in Female Genital Mutilation in the region of Wolliso is because of Siiqqee’s work. Read some more of their success stories.

What is the Big Give Christmas Challenge?

The Big Give Christmas Challenge is an annual matched funding event. For one week only, online donations to participating charities are matched by the Big Give’s partners and the charities’ own major donors and supporters.

Online donations can be made from 10am on Monday 5 December until Friday 9 December. Donations made to charities during this time will be matched by a combination of pledges donated by the charity’s major donors and the Big Give’s Philanthropist Fund.

Therefore, if you donate £25 to your charity during the Christmas Challenge Week, a further £25 will be released from the matching funds to double your donation at no cost to you!