A few words
About Us
History
Our story starts in 1982, when a small group of volunteers opened a drop-in centre for women in their neighbourhood.
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1982
We first started our work.
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1985
Registered as a voluntary organisation and recognised nationally.
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1995
Grew to over 100 volunteers.
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2010
Joined a national women’s rights network.
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2015
Became a global volunteer movement.
Achievements
A few milestones we are proud of.
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A reduction of new cases of domestic violence in our partner cities
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Putting an end to child marriage in three regions
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Operating the #1-ranked women’s helpline in the country
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Helping other communities start their own women’s centres
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Opening the first free legal advice clinic for women
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Consulting on national equal-pay guidelines
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In 2019, we partnered with leading employers on mentoring
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Launching the first scholarship fund for girls in science
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Receiving a national award for community service
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Inspiring and supporting thousands of new women leaders
Our partners
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