Six Ways You Can Support Women Survivors of War This March
Did you enjoy International Women’s Day as much as we did? March 8th was a fantastic opportunity to show your support for the global sisterhood. But it doesn’t stop there!
From t-shirts to jewellery and even tote bags, there are plenty of ways you can shop with purpose. Here are six ways you still can get involved and support women survivors of war.
NET-A-PORTER
To celebrate International Women’s Day, NET-A-PORTER launched a second iconic t-shirt collection in aid of our work! This year’s collection features designs from six incredible female designers: Alexa Chung, Ellery, Isabel Marant, Perfect Moment, Victoria Beckham, and Rosie Assoulin. 100% of the collection’s profits will be donated to our work helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives.
Mint Velvet
This International Women’s Day, Mint Velvet created a knit which champions sustainable fashion whilst raising awareness and vital funds for our work. The knit is created from a sustainable blend made up of 80% recycled fibres and finished with a leopard print heart. Mint Velvet are donating 100% of profits from the sales of the knit to our work with women survivors of war!
Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott created the ‘Women Empowerment’ rose charm with 50% of proceeds being donated to our work with women survivors of war. The charm sits within a special suite of Kendra Scott charms called the ‘You Do Good’ collection. Each charm within the collection is dedicated to an important cause.
Sponsor A Sister
Sponsor a sister today and build a personal connection with a woman survivor of war. Your support will give her the opportunity to transform her life.
Caravan Restaurants
Caravan are celebrating International Women’s Day for the month of March! From 1st – 31st March, Caravan Restaurants are adding an optional £1 to every bill across all their restaurants. Visit one of their delicious London spots in Kings Cross, Bankside, City, Exmouth Market or Fitzrovia and do good whilst you eat!
BY MALENE BIRGER
By Malene Birger are donating 200 DKK from the sale of their International Women’s Day tote bag to our work with women survivors of war. The bag is inspired by three exceptional Danish women; author Suzanne Brøgger, visual artist Astrid Kruse Jensen and ballerina Amalie Adrian, whose portraits are printed on the tote.
LoveKnitting
To celebrate International Women’s Day, LoveKnitting have launched a special collection of patterns. Ten incredible designers have each donated a pattern, and for the month of March all of the proceeds will be donated to our work.
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