Marianna Poletti Reyes
Women’s History Month is a great time to support nonprofits for women! This month you can help be a part of this celebration by supporting non-profit organizations that fight everyday to not only further rights for women but also provide those in need with supplies to fulfill their daily lives. Here are five non-profits making big changes for women in the world.
Women’s history month in March is an annual celebration of the vital role women play in day to day life. Additionally, it recognizes the accomplishments women have made throughout history. This month-long celebration began as a one day remembrance of the first meeting of socialists and suffragists in 1909. Get acquainted with five nonprofits not just this month but all year around.
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WriteGirl
Promotes creativity and self-expression to empower girls
WriteGirl is a Los Angeles-based creative writing and mentoring organization that matches girls with women writers who mentor them in creative writing. They are a community of 200 volunteers that help serve more than 500 girls annually.
Every Mother Counts
Works to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for everyone
Every Mother Counts supports community-based programs for women who are underserved and marginalized. They invest in expanding and strengthening the maternity care provider workforce and increasing access to essential services as well as resources.
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Dress For Success
Supports the achievement of professional goals
Dress for Success is an organization that provides professional clothing women may not be able to afford for them [for meetings or job interviews. Providing access to wardrobe resources helps them to reach their full potential and fulfil their professional goals. They also provide clothing to countries and other locations that might not have clothing at hand.
Center For Reproductive Rights
Uses the power of law to support and advance women rights
The Center For Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to fight against gender discrimination. They work to fulfill their goals of living in a world where every woman is free to make their own choices when it comes to children and marriage. In addition to guaranteeing access to quality reproductive health care.
Cares Women Empowerment Fund
Helps fight poverty by focusing on girls and women
Cares Women Empowerment Fund focuses on girls and women to fight poverty because they stand by gender inequality and the brunt of injustice they face. They work around the globe to defeat poverty, injustice and to save the lives of millions.
For more organizations to provide donations you can find the full list here
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