10 Women's Funds to Donate on March 8

Now many perceive March 8 as a holiday of spring and beauty. Although this day was originally createdto once again focus on the challenges faced by women. Sexualized and domestic violence remains one of the main problems, but not only.

Here are some foundations that support women in difficult situations. If on March 8 you want to help not only with congratulations, but also with deeds, you can donate a feasible amount to them.

1. Anna Center*

* Included in the register of foreign agents.

The organization does not directly accompany victims of violence. However, she created an all-Russian helpline to connect victims and local crisis centers. Thanks to this, it is easier to get help, since the injured person does not always have the opportunity to look for a suitable organization in his city and contact it.

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2. Consortium of Women's Non-Governmental Associations

Provides legal support to victims of violence throughout Russia. The consortium operates as an extensive network

human rights women's organizations. More than 100 of its participants exist on the money of donors, sponsors and grants.

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3. Project #You Are Not Alone

This is a women's mutual aid network that operates throughout Russia. The project fights against domestic violence and provides psychological and legal advice to victims of it. In addition, there are "Between Us" support groups where members can discuss issues in a safe environment.

To support the project, you can buy merch or donate directly.

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4. Center for Violence. No"*

* Included in the register of foreign agents.

The organization provides shelter for victims of domestic violence, helps them find a crisis center in their city, and provides informational, psychological and legal support. Employees work not only with the victims, but also with the authors of violence who turn to them, that is, they deal with the problem in a comprehensive manner.

The center has merch part of the money from the sale which goes to the work of the organization. You can also support it with direct donations.

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5. Center "Sisters"

Center helps victims sexualized violence and their loved ones. Specialists talk with victims, send them for consultations to psychologists. The organization is funded by private donations, so support is especially important. You can send the amount once or sign up for regular contributions.

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6. Charitable Foundation "Next"

Cares about getting access to high-quality early diagnostics breast cancer, information about it and treatment options. The Foundation works in alliance with doctors, clinics, cancer centers.

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7. Crisis center for women "INGO"

Works with victims of violence, as well as with victims of human trafficking. The center provides informational and psychological support, as well as educational work. For example, "INGO" has a project "Non-intimate» about the problem of prostitution, without stigmatization and romanticization.

The Center can be supported financially or through cooperation.

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8. Association "E.V.A."

Helps women with socially significant diseases, including HIV and hepatitis. The association fights against discrimination and stigmatization, works to improve access to medical services, and is engaged in education on its topic. Among the projects areMilk for childrenwhich helps HIV-positive mothers feed their babies.

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9. Organization "Women for Development"

It helps women living in Grozny and its environs to solve psychological, legal and educational problems, deal with the difficulties associated with the health of women themselves and their children. The organization also conducts training: the unemployed can learn the profession of a seamstress for free.

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10. Women's Crisis Center "Kitezh"

Covers Moscow and the Moscow region, Yaroslavl. Helps women who find themselves in a difficult life situation, suffering from domestic violence and who are at risk of entering the labor and sexual slavery. In particular, they provide the victims with housing and food, provide psychological and legal advice.

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