When women and girls lead, entire communities flourish. That’s why, leading up to Give to Women and Girls Day on October 11, we’re sharing stories and hosting events that shine a light on their impact.
We’re celebrating Give to Women and Girls Day early this year. From October 6 to the official day on October 11, GlobalGiving is celebrating Give to Women and Girls Day, where we take a moment to recognize that the success of our world depends on the success of women and girls.
From Sudan to Mexico, from Hong Kong to Afghanistan, women and girls are powering change that makes societies stronger, safer, and more sustainable. They are leading climate adaptation, building peace, protecting reproductive rights, and creating sanctuaries of care and community in times of crisis.
This year’s campaign is more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of women and girls as powerful agents of change in the face of overlapping crises.
Across the globe, we see a stark reality:
Nonprofits like Fondo Semillas in Mexico remind us of this dual reality. On one hand, they are witnessing rising violence, shrinking access to resources, and systemic barriers that threaten the lives of millions of women and girls currently making the dangerous trek through Mexico looking for safety and opportunity.
Yet, this network of grassroots organizations does not sit back and watch passively. They press on with their services, and have actually maintained and expanded their work in humanitarian aid, legal assistance, healthcare, and psychosocial support in spite of mounting challenges.
Together, they build small sanctuaries of care: spaces where women can resource, reconnect, and lead collective action in times of crisis. Donations to feminist funds like these help to keep these spaces alive and ensure that local leadership can endure this challenging moment in history.
Now, for an unfortunate statistic we can’t believe is still true: Less than 2% of global philanthropic dollars reach organizations dedicated to helping women and girls. Yet, all the evidence points to one truth: investing in women and girls is the smartest way to support communities. Here are just a few examples:
When women and girls thrive, everyone does. Investing in them isn’t charity, it’s strategy. It powers solutions that benefit entire societies.
This year’s Girl Fund cohort demonstrates just how wide-ranging and effective women-led solutions can be:
Together, these projects illustrate what happens when women and girls are not just participants, but drivers of life-giving community change.
Give to Women and Girls Day is not about charity, protection, or “helping the vulnerable.” It’s about empowerment. When you invest in women and girls, you are investing in climate resilience, peace, health, and stability—the foundations of a better future for all.
As the saying goes, “when women gather, magic happens.” On October 11 — and all year long — let’s show the world what that magic looks like when communities are powered by women and girls.
Find a project that inspires you and helps support women and girls today.
How is your community powered by women and girls? Share a story this week on social media and tag @GlobalGiving and #PoweredByWomen to join the conversation!
Featured Photo: Abortion Access through Technological Innovation by Ipas Mexico AC
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