In honour of International Women’s Day, Newton Maxwell International would like to raise awareness of three African charities dedicated to empowering women. African women are one of the strongest yet most vulnerable members of society, and it is encouraging to see so many organisations committed to making a difference in their lives. If women empowerment matters to you too, please take a moment to support these worthy charities in a country very close to the hearts of the Harrison Maxwell International founders:
Project Dignity
Project Dignity’s mission is to empower disadvantaged young women to complete their education with dignity. In Southern Africa, many girls miss out on their schooling or drop out completely because of a lack of access to basic hygiene products. Project Dignity distributes hygiene products to South African girls between the ages of 10-19, to help keep them in schools and reach their full potential. Harrison Maxwell International has donated to this fantastic project to celebrate National Women’s Day 2021.
You can also donate by visiting their website: http://projectdignity.org.za/
The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children (SBCWC)
SBCWC is a centre for women and children who are victims of abuse. They provide a wide range of services, including a 24-hour emergency shelter, short and medium-term residential care, counselling and mental health support, legal advice and much more. Named after Saartjie (Sarah) Baartman, a young Khoikhoi woman who was taken to the UK and exploited for research, the SBCWC’s vision is to create a safe and secure society where women and children are empowered to exercise their full rights.
Find out more or donate by visiting: http://www.saartjiebaartmancentre.org.za/
The Frida Hartley Shelter
The Frida Hartley Shelter for destitute women and children in South Africa takes in homeless women and their children who have endured neglect, abuse and trauma. The shelter is a non-profit organisation that aims to empower women, through providing accommodation, psycho-social support, employment, and training. They also provide nutrition and childcare to children which allows the mothers the time they need to train and find work.
Find out more or donate by visiting: https://www.fridahartley.org/
Wishing all the women in your lives a happy International Women’s Day!
