International Women’s Day

IWD 2024 campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion for #IWD2024

Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.

IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.

Source: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is Invest in women: Accelerate progress.

It’s a call to action and a reminder that gender equality is one of the most effective ways to build healthier, more prosperous, and more inclusive communities.

This year Support Black Charities wants to celebrate women‘s achievements specifically by recognizing Black women non-profit leaders and acknowledging their continued impact on our community.

Please meet this amazing group of women. Support their mission by contributing or getting involved with their respective organizations:

African Identity and Culture Centre – Sandra Adjou – Ontario, Canada

Ontario Black History Society – Natasha Henry – Ontario, Canada

Dufferin County Canadian Black Association – Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson – Ontario, Canada

Black Health Commission – Rebecca Desir  – Florida, USA

Global United Diaspora – Nia Muhammad – Ghana, Kenya, Liberia (Africa) & Dominica (Caribbean)

Impact Jamaica – Kam W. – Jamaica

STEM Education Fund – E. Darlene Rogers – Delaware, USA

Black Physicians of Tomorrow – Kimberley Benn – Ontario, Canada

Naza Agape Foundation00 – Prayer Nwagboso Ikegwuonu- Nigeria & Ghana, Africa

Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association – Jerisha Grant-Hall – Ontario, Canada

Black America Cares – Kimberly Holmes – Maryland, USA

The Reading Partnership – Camesha Cox

The Black Outreach Collective – Meagan Bennett

Realize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta  – Sharon Cornwall

STEMHub Foundation  – Adeola Olubamiji, Ph.D

The Komenda Project – Sharon and Natalie French

FreedomSchool – Toronto – LeRoi Newbold & Nauoda Robinson

West Island Black Community Association – Norma Husbands & Margaret Jolly

Atlanta GLOW – Ashlie James

Pretty Purposed – Bianca Myrick

Black Philanthropy Month – Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland

African Communities of Manitoba Inc. – Titi Tijani

Afro-Canadian Positive Network of BC – Patience Magagula

DIFFvelopment – Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo

DESTA Black Youth Network – Kassandra Kernisan

Roots Community Services – Angela Carter

Every Mikkle Foundation – Dr. Rachel V. Brown

Girls For A Change – Angela Patton

Lady Ballers Camp – Toyo Ajibolade

SisterReach – Cherisse Scott

Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition Centres – Dagma Koyi

Black Business and Professional Association – Nadine Spencer

Diverse International Women of Color – Alhia D. Harris

Diversity In Aquatics – Miriam Lynch

BrAIDS for AIDS – Stachen Frederick

BLAM Charity  – Ife Thompson

Shelley Cares Foundation – Michelle Berry

Weston Frontlines Centre – Stachen Frederick

Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation – Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green

The New 3Rs,Inc. – Dr. Star B

The Next Gen Come Up – Anya Dillard

Dufferin County Canadian Black Association – Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson

Career Education Empowerment – Agapi Gessesse

Ubuntu – Mobilizing Central Alberta – Dieulita Datus

Afri’Ka For Life – Charla Crater

The Killough Legacy – Toni Killough

IMDOINGIT – Dami Eluyera

LIFE Foundation – Kandice Henry

Get Girls Going – Nana Younge

Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment – Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine & Emma Asiedu-Akrofi

African Caribbean Medical Mentors – Monique Wheatle

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute – Dr. Artika Tyner

Empowherto Inc – Janeen Brown

Foundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives, Inc – Martine Jean-Baptiste

African Community Housing and Development – Hamdi Abdulle

Beauty Marks For Girls – Jennifer Jones

Avery & Aubrey’s Way – Tameika Thomas

Black Girl Hockey Club – R. Renee Hess

Black Mental Health Connections – Aishah Seivwright

Community Renewal Society – Rev. Dr. Waltrina N. Middleton

BIPOC Intentional Community Council – Crystal Farmer

CDB Scholarship Foundation, Inc. – Khadijah Butler

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa – Catherine Owinyi

Pan African Think Tank – C. Nichole

Support Black Charities – Anick Silencieux