In the face of violence, women’s rights organisations and feminist movements across the world are coming together to make transformative change in their communities. Together we are challenging gender norms that perpetuate gender inequality and discrimination that leads to violence. Together we are supporting all women to speak out against violence. Together we are demanding legislation that protects women and delivers justice.
This International Women’s Day, we’re connecting you to the movements making change and how you can support. Together we must unite to end violence against women and girls. Let’s make #ConnectionsCount.
Will you join with women around the world and make #ConnectionsCount?
This International Women’s Day, we want you to take on a fundraising challenge to make #ConnectionsCount.
#ConnectionsCount Steps Challenge
Join a friend and together walk or run 30,000 steps in the month of March to show that #ConnectionsCount (this is the same as 3 walks of approximately 5 miles, or 4 walks of approximately 3.75 miles!). You will each get a medal for your achievement!
- Choose a friend and plan when and where your walks will take place
- Register here for the #ConnectionsCount Steps Challenge with our event partner Run For Charity (there is a £15 registration fee per participant to cover the cost of your medal and postage)
- Set up a fundraising page using JustGiving. Search for Womankind Worldwide and follow the simple steps to get started.
- Let people know on social media so that they can sponsor you! Here is a sample post you can use:
Together we must unite to end violence against women and girls. This #InternationalWomensDay, me and [friend’s name] are taking part in the @woman_kind Steps Challenge to make #ConnectionsCount. Please show your support here [link to fundraising page]
- Run For Charity will send you details of how to submit your evidence and claim your medal
#ConnectionsCount Coffee Morning
Host a coffee morning for your friends, family and neighbours and make #ConnectionsCount.
- Email Florence at Florence@womankind.org.uk to let her know you are taking part. We can send you leaflets, balloons and stickers!
- Pick a date and time for your coffee morning
- Invite your friends, family and neighbours and suggest a £5 donation per household
- Share information about what Womankind and our partners are doing to end violence against women and girls
- After the event, you can donate your proceeds online or by sending a cheque to Womankind Worldwide, Wenlock Studios, 50-52 Wharf Road, London N1 7EU (make sure to include your name and address with the cheque so we can thank you!)
#ConnectionsCount Quiz Night
Gather your friends on International Women’s Day (8th March) and attempt our Feminist Fundraiser Quiz to make #ConnectionsCount!
- Download our quiz Womankind Wordlwide Feminist Fundraiser Quiz
- Suggest £5 donation for taking part
- Email Florence@womankind.org.uk to let us know you’ve taken part – we would love to thank you!
