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Charity of the Month: Manchester Women’s Aid

March 12, 2021 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , Leave a comment

The charity of the month is Manchester Women’s Aid. This charity is focused on helping domestic abuse survivors by providing safe and confidential temporary accommodation, play services, advice and support, dedicated case workers and support groups. It was created in 2014 and it is currently the largest specialist provider of domestic abuse services in Manchester. I have done a lot of research into their work and what they are doing to help women and children fleeing domestic violence situations. It is lovely to see great charities like Manchester Women’s Aid working tirelessly to save vulnerable women in the city.

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Manchester Women’s Aid Mission
  • To promote the equality of women
  • To protect women and their dependants through promoting the mental and physical health of such beneficiaries; advancing the education of such beneficiaries; relieving need, hardship and distress among such beneficiaries and advancing the education of the general public in relation to issues of women’s equality and domestic abuse.
Manchester Women’s Aid Refuge (Emerge)

The charity provides temporary emergency housing for domestic violence victims. It currently has five refuges across Manchester catering for up to 30 families in crisis. Many of the refuges offer full disabled access. The refuges are a mixture of self-contained units and communal homes. The charity also helps facilitate the move to a more permanent accommodation.

Manchester Women’s Aid also provides interpreters for women who do not speak English and they also assign a support worker to every woman who walks into their refuges.

I think this charity is amazing and I am glad to know these services are available to those who desperately need it. If you or someone you know is experiencing any form of domestic violence, please speak out and get help. There are many support services like Manchester Women’s Aid set up to help you get out of such toxic environments.

Donate

You can click here to donate to Manchester Women’s Aid. You can give as little or as much as you like – £10 could provide a welcome pack for a woman or family arriving at one of our refuges, with essential toiletries and other basics.

 

 

Charity of the month – ActionAid UK

February 8, 2021 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , 6 Comments

The charity I am supporting this month is ActionAid UK. This charity is focused on the rights of women and girls. ActionAid’s vision is a world without poverty and injustice, in which every person enjoys their right to a life of dignity. One of the biggest causes of poverty in the world is the denial of women’s and girls’ rights, so it is refreshing to find a charity focusing on these issues to help elevate poverty.

ActionAid UK deals with violence against women and girls, women’s economic empowerment, and women’s and girls’ rights in humanitarian crises. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a fundamental human rights violation. It affects around one in three women and girls around the world and is a major cause of concern. One of the ways of reducing this trend of violence is by helping women earn a sustainable living. An empowered woman is a strong woman, which is why I am happy to see women’s economic empowerment at the top of the list of what ActionAid UK is all about.

Charity of the month – ActionAid UK

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ActionAid UK works in rural and urban communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, every day, all year round. The charity also responds to emergency situations arising from disasters or conflict. You can make a donation to help support the work the charity is doing here. If you want to sponsor a child, you can do so here.

There are also others of getting involved with ActionAid UK. You could organise a fundraising event, shop their Christmas card collections and other gifts, or become a campaigner. Have a look at their get involved page to find out how you could work closely with the charity. You can also watch ActionAid UK’s YouTube Video on violence against women and children.

Click here to check out some other charities. I am supporting. Have a lovely day.

Charity of the Month – Olive Pathway

September 18, 2020 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , 8 Comments

Gender-based violence (GBV) is an issue very close to my heart. I have witnessed the damaging effects of GBV. It is one of those things you have to experience to really understand how damaging it is. Many women suffer in silence and endure years upon years of abuse. These women suffer mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially. Many of the women experiencing GBV see no way out which is really disturbing.

This is why I am so passionate about GBV and why I support amazing charities tackling domestic violence. The charity of the month is Olive Pathway. If you follow my Facebook page and Twitter, you should know about this great charity already, since I am forever sharing their posts on my social media pages.

Olive Pathway is a charity tackling domestic abuse and gender-based violence within black and minority ethnic groups in Greater Manchester and beyond. The charity’s mission is to eradicate domestic violence and eliminate inequality.

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What is GBV?

Gender-based violence (GBV) also known as violence against women is a spectrum of violence and abuse, committed primarily but not exclusively against women by men. This includes –

  • Domestic violence
  • Forced marriage
  • Female genital mutilation (FGM)
  • Rape and sexual assault
  • Commercial sexual exploitation
  • Stalking and harassment
  • ‘Honour’ based violence
Olive Pathway Objectives

Olive Pathway’s main objectives are to educate, equip, empower women to become independent and self-reliant. To effectively support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) women and families, and to prevent and reduce domestic abuse within BME communities.

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Speak out

If you are experiencing any form of abuse, you should speak out and get help immediately. Please do not suffer in silence. There is support available to help you overcome whatever it is you might be experiencing behind closed doors. Charities like Olive Pathway are doing an amazing job helping women experiencing GBV.

You can read more about Olive Pathway and the services they offer here. This charity is also on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Please share this post to help raise more awareness. Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing. Have a lovely weekend.

 

 

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