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  Diana Njuguna & Disha Sughand / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
January 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Together for a Feminist Future in 2025

Together for a Feminist Future in 2025 Dear John,  Happy New Year from all of us at Womankind Worldwide. As we step into 2025, we reflect on a year of both extraordinary challenges and profound hope.    Across the world, feminist movements and wome…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 28, 2024 at 9:45 AM

Keep the advice line open for survivors of violence in Ethiopia

Keep the advice line open for survivors of violence in Ethiopia Outside the office, a queue of women and their children are looking for a safe place to live. Can you support them? Dear John,   I know that this can be a very busy time of year but n…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 4:45 PM

Bilen’s new beginning

Bilen’s new beginning John, support women whose homes are not safe at Christmas Dear John,   As we approach the festive season—usually a time of joy with friends and family —I’m thinking of those who find this time of year difficult. Especially …
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 11:23 AM

We did it!

We did it! Together, we fully funded our project in the Big Give Christmas Challenge! Dear John,   We did it! Thanks to the incredible collective effort of 492 generous supporters and the many others who helped spread the word, we met our target…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 9:32 AM

We're so close..

We're so close.. With 2h to go, we're 15% away from funding our project for women with disabilities in Nepal. John, quick, there’s 2 hours left in the Big Give Challenge and we’re £3,943 short of fully funding our project with the Nepal Disabled …
  Martina Hoggart/ Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 9, 2024 at 11:15 AM

When it's done, it's done!

When it's done, it's done! 24 hours left in Big Give 2024. Match funding will go to waste! Good morning John,  It's the final day of the Big Give Christmas Challenge but I'm sorry to say we're a way off fully funding our project in support of wo…
  Sierra Schraff Thomas / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Treated as less than human.

Treated as less than human. Sobita was told her “sins” were to blame. Dear Womankind Supporter, “In Nepal, children with disabilities are not treated as human beings.” — Sobita (pictured above) When Sobita's daughter Sophie was diagnosed with m…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 12:36 PM

Just launched: Big Give 2024

Just launched: Big Give 2024 Double your donation for women with disabilities in Nepal Dear John,   Big Give Week 2024 starts today! If we can raise £26,500 for women with disabilities in Nepal in the next 7 days, it’ll be DOUBLED to a whopping £…
  Sierra Schraff Thomas / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
November 28, 2024 at 2:02 PM

John, look at what our supporters have made possible.

*|FNAME|*, look at what our supporters have made possible. From Challenge to change – supporting young mothers in Nairobi, Kenya. Dear John, It has been one year since a whopping 521 of you helped secure our project with Polycom Girls through the…
  Faiza Ali / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Our shifting approach to tackling Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Our shifting approach to tackling Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Influencing policy change is key to progress Dear John, Womankind Worldwide is in her 35th year. Over the last three decades, together with partners and with thanks to your suppor…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Your response to the 'vice & virtue' order in Afghanistan

Your response to the 'vice & virtue' order in Afghanistan Maryam, our advisor on Afghanistan, shares how we can extend our support to Afghan women even further. Dear John,  A heartfelt thank you to everyone who quickly and generously responde…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 5:44 PM

Update: Kenya flood appeal

Update: Kenya flood appeal Our support has made an impact! Dear John,  A huge thank you to those who supported our emergency appeal in June following the floods in Kenya.  270 of you came together to donate over £10,500. This, plus additional f…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Urgent appeal: Afghan women BANNED from public life

Urgent appeal: Afghan women BANNED from public life [[Link updated] The Taliban's new ‘Vice and Virtue Order’ particularly targets women Dear John,  Unfortunately, there was a broken link in the email sent this morning. We sincerely apologise for any confusion…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 8:29 AM

Urgent appeal: Afghan women BANNED from public life

Urgent appeal: Afghan women BANNED from public life The Taliban's new ‘Vice and Virtue Order’ particularly targets women Dear John,  I am reaching out to discuss an urgent and distressing situation that has unfolded in Afghanistan this week. Si…
  Jill Anami / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Womankind’s message to the new UK government

Womankind’s message to the new UK government TAKE OUR POLL: What should the new government prioritise in the coming months? Dear John,  It’s been one month since the Labour Party’s landmark election win in the UK. Sir Keir Starmer, and his enthu…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Update: flood response in Kenya

Update: flood response in Kenya Forced evictions are deepening the crisis Dear John,  In the aftermath of flooding in Kenya, things have gone from bad to worse. The government has ordered forced evictions to those living near flood-prone areas.…
  Hannah Coombes / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 8:59 AM

Celebrating LBTQI+ Changemakers and Advocates

Celebrating LBTQI+ Changemakers and Advocates This Pride Month, read about our LBTQI+ partners and their inspiring stories Hi John,  Happy Pride month!    June marks Pride - a time to acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide.   A…
  Shyleen Momanyi / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
June 22, 2024 at 8:59 AM

A message from Shyleen

A message from Shyleen Flood relief in Kenya: "We are overwhelmed" Dear sisters and brothers,   My name is Shyleen Momanyi. I’m getting in touch with a heavy heart regarding the current situation of flooding in Kenya. The floods have brought imm…
  Shyleen Momanyi / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 8:59 AM

A message from the frontline of the crisis

A message from the frontline of the crisis Shyleen has been supporting those who have lost everything after flash flooding in Kenya Dear sisters and brothers,   My name is Shyleen Momanyi. I’m getting in touch with a heavy heart regarding the cur…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 8:59 AM

Record rainfall floods Kenya 

Record rainfall floods Kenya  Severe flooding has displaced over 200,000 people Dear John,   We launched an emergency fundraising appeal last week in response to the devastating flooding across Kenya. Over 200,000 have been displaced.  If you missed it last we…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 1:27 PM

Emergency Appeal: Flash Flooding in Kenya 

Emergency Appeal: Flash Flooding in Kenya  Severe flooding has displaced over 200,000 people Dear John,   It may have not hit headlines where you live but catastrophic flooding hit Kenya, and neighbouring Tanzania, last month. Over 200,000 peop…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 9:34 AM

Claim your free gift now! 🎁

Claim your free gift now! 🎁 We're offering supporters a Womankind tote bag to say thank you! Dear John, In case you missed it.. there are just 5 days left to claim your free thank you gift! Sign up for your Womankind Worldwide tote bag below. The offer closes t…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Get your free Womankind tote bag

Get your free Womankind tote bag "The Future is Feminist" wear it with pride! Dear John, You’ve been supporting Womankind Worldwide for a while now and we’re truly grateful to have you on board. As a way of saying thank you, we're offering our UK…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 2:29 PM

WATCH NOW: Stories of #EverydayFeminism

WATCH NOW: Stories of #EverydayFeminism Meet five trailblazing activists taking a bold stance around the world. Dear John, Womankind Worldwide added a voice to International Women’s Day last Friday through our second iteration of the #EverydayFem…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Until we ALL have equal rights..

Until we ALL have equal rights.. …then none of us do! On International Women's Day and everyday. Dear John, Today marks International Women’s Day. It’s a time to connect with the global sisterhood and shine a spotlight on endem…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Disability is not inability

Disability is not inability Breaking down the barriers in accessing justice for women with disabilities Dear John   No woman should feel that violence and discrimination are inevitable.   But that’s something many women with disabilities around t…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 11:44 AM

Championing #EverydayFeminism

Championing #EverydayFeminism Have you ever wondered how one person can make a difference? Hi John, International Women’s Day is just one week away!   This year we’re expanding our #EverydayFeminism campaign. We’re determined to spread the word t…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 8:00 AM

A moment of gratitude

A moment of gratitude Reflecting on 2023, a year where your support fuelled meaningful change! View this email in your browser Dear John, As we move firmly into 2024, we want to take one final opportunity to thank all of you who suppo…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 11:44 AM

A clear message from Afghan women's rights activists..

A clear message from Afghan women's rights activists.. We're supporting Afghan women's rights organisations in the face of a gender apartheid... View this email in your browser New Year's greetings, John This is a final reminder about…
  Maryam Rahmani / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Supporting activism in Afghanistan

Supporting activism in Afghanistan Standing with Afghan women's rights defenders in whatever way possible. View this email in your browser Dear John,  I hope you received Martina's last email about Womankind’s work with women’s rights …
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 10:29 AM

A forgotten crisis

A forgotten crisis Afghan women and girls must not be forgotten. View this email in your browser Hi John,   There is so much going on in the world right now. It can feel overwhelming. But what is happening in Afghanistan, a gender apar…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM

We're so close...

We're so close... We have £5,892 with just two hours to go! Can you get us over the line? View this email in your browser Dear John,  There's TWO HOURS LEFT in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. We're £5,892 away from fully funding our …
  Martina Hoggart · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 9:04 AM

Once it’s done, it’s done.

Once it’s done, it’s done. Last day to DOUBLE your donation in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. View this email in your browser Hi John,   Let me be honest: we’re still £16,178 away from our £30,000 match fund Big Give target and there…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM

One gift = twice the impact

One gift = twice the impact Winnie's story is too common. In a just world, this wouldn't happen. View this email in your browser Hi John,  We're resharing something you may have missed earlier this week...   …
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 11:40 AM

This week, £1 = £2

This week, £1 = £2 Winnie's story is too common. In a just world, this wouldn't happen. View this email in your browser Hi John,  Being a teen mum in Kenya can be really hard.    When Winnie (pictured above) became pregnant as a teen…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 12:44 PM

Now Live: The Big Give Christmas Challenge

Now Live: The Big Give Christmas Challenge DOUBLE your donation for teen mums in Kenya across the next 7 days! View this email in your browser Hi John, It’s Big Give week 2023: your annual opportunity to DOUBLE your donation in the Ch…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
November 24, 2023 at 8:01 AM

The impact of Womankind donations in Uganda

The impact of Womankind donations in Uganda From advocacy to action – tackling harmful traditional practices in rural Uganda. View this email in your browser Hi John, It’s been one year since 584 of you generously supported our project w…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 10:01 AM

Strengthening Women’s Movements – Why We Do It

Strengthening Women’s Movements – Why We Do It Introducing our Movement Strengthening Fund. Hi John, One of the key goals of Womankind Worldwide is to strengthen women’s movements.   Why? Because the global women’s movement is made up of activists …
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 7:19 AM

It's getting close

It's getting close There’s just 48 hours to go. Hi John, It’s coming down to the wire - there’s just 48 hours left of our fundraiser to raise £9,000 to support Ethiopian women workers.   Together, you’ve raised an incredible £6,979 but we’re just…
  Natasha Horsfield / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 11:59 AM

Let's make this happen

Let's make this happen Women working on their own terms.  Hi John,   I’ve just got off the phone with Siiqqee, the grassroots feminist group who are so determined to get a new project in Ethiopia off the ground.   Here’s the idea: support women …
  Moreen Majiwa / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 9:04 AM

Let's stop this harassment.

Let's stop this harassment. There's a clear route to protecting Ethiopian workers rights.  Hi John,   Right now, women factory workers in Ethiopia are being exploited by their employers, working in unsafe conditions for low pay and long hours. Vi…
  Moreen Majiwa / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 8:49 AM

Greedy companies

Greedy companies Women factory workers are suffering.   Hi John,   Right now, women factory workers in Ethiopia are being exploited by their employers, working in unsafe conditions for low pay and long hours. Violence, harassment, and sexism by m…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 5:44 PM

Sexist managers and long working hours.

Sexist managers and long working hours. We must highlight this issue. Hi John   It can be dangerous being a woman factory worker in Ethiopia.    Long working hours, poor conditions, and sexist managers take their toll. All day, you’re shouted at …
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM

We want to thank you, John!

We want to thank you, *|FNAME|*! We are truly grateful to the growing movement of people who support Womankind Worldwide.  Hi John, We want to thank you. We are truly grateful to the growing movement of people supporting women's rights through o…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
August 3, 2023 at 11:19 AM

The women of Womankind Worldwide

The women of Womankind Worldwide   Join us in celebrating two excellent women at the helm of Womankind Worldwide.  Hi John, Please join us in celebrating two excellent women at the helm of Womankind Worldwide, past and present. …
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 11:14 AM

LGBTQI+ community under threat in Uganda

LGBTQI+ community under threat in Uganda Homosexual acts were already illegal in Uganda, but a new law has criminalised it even further.  Hi John, There’s still time to add your name and message of support to LGBTQI+ activists facing increased h…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 1:42 PM

TAKE ACTION: Solidarity with Uganda this Pride month

TAKE ACTION: Solidarity with Uganda this Pride month Uganda is now one of the most dangerous countries to be LGBTQI+ after President Museveni signed a new bill into law. Hi John, It's official. Uganda is now one of the most dangerous countries t…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Women backing women

Women backing women These women are tackling long held beliefs in their community. Hi John, Would you speak up if you witnessed an injustice?  A group of women in Kajiado County, Kenya are doing just that. They had enough of the violence and in…
  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Nurturing Girl Power 💥

Nurturing Girl Power 💥 Making space for girls to speak up and own their power.  Hi John, Last week I shared Srijana’s act of #EverydayFeminism, which was to acknowledge those who came before us. The generations of women, men, and people of diver…
  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Have your say 📣

Have your say 📣 How do you practice feminism in your daily life? Let us know!  Hi John, Have you ever wondered: how can one person make a difference? The truth is, no act of feminism is too insignificant to influence those around us. From chall…