Every year on March 8, we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day. It’s a time to honor women’s achievements, reflect on the journey toward gender equality, and advocate for a more inclusive and equitable world.
Rooted in the women’s suffrage movement of the early 1900s, International Women’s Day remains as relevant as ever today. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Gender Gap Report, progress is being made, but it could still take 134 years to achieve full gender parity.
Change starts with action. To celebrate International Women’s Day and show support for women everywhere, we’ve put together a list of women-empowering nonprofits you can support — not just today, but every day.
1. United Nations Population Fund
United Nations Population Fund is the United Nations’ sexual and reproductive health agency. With so many women and youth suffering from poor healthcare systems, UNFPA is dedicated to delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
2. Women for Women International
Women for Women International is a global community that invests in women of war and conflict. The goal is to help give women the social and economic skills and support they need to rebuild their families and communities.
Support Women for Women International here.
3. Susan G. Komen
In 2025, it’s estimated there will be more than 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in U.S. women. Susan G. Komen’s mission is to empower people with resources and invest in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
4. Huru International
Huru’s mission is simple: to deliver high-quality, reusable menstrual pads and sexual and reproductive health education to girls and their peers. Huru has reached over 200,000 deserving girls across underserved communities in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Support Huru International here.
5. Exodus Cry
Exodus Cry fights against sexual exploitation by uprooting the underlying causes in our culture that allow the industry of sexual exploitation to thrive and helping those who have been sexually exploited. It believes that every person should be offered real choices, empowerment, and true freedom.
6. Equality Now
Equality Now is dedicated to advocating for girls and women’s rights worldwide. Through legal advocacy, strategic litigation, and grassroots partnerships, Equality Now works to end practices like child marriage, sex trafficking, gender-based violence, and more.
7. Forgotten Women
Forgotten Women is a UK-based charity dedicated to providing aid and opportunity to vulnerable women around the world. Founded and operated by women, the nonprofit focuses on delivering assistance directly to women in emergency situations.
8. MSI Reproductive Choices
Without access to safe contraception choices, more than 35 million women will turn to unsafe abortions this year. MSI Reproductive Choices is a global healthcare organization that works to ensure every woman has access to contraception, safe abortions, and life-saving care.
9. Refuge for Women
Refuge for Women provides long-term residential healing and recovery programs for women who have escaped sex trafficking and exploitation. With locations across the U.S., Refuge for Women works to empower women to achieve independence and sustainable futures.
Support Refuge for Women here.
10. Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund
The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) is a Canadian nonprofit organization that is focused on creating gender equality through legal advocacy, education, and law reform. LEAF’s cases have addressed reproductive freedoms, maternity benefits, pay equity, and more.