Elevating Women in our Community

 
 

Aoraki Women’s Fund

Research shows that when we invest in women and girls, we invest in stronger, more stable families and communities.

We’re accelerating opportunities for women and supporting their advancement in all aspects of life. As a Women's Fund, we recognise the gender inequalities that persist in our society and work towards ensuring that women have equal access to opportunities and resources.

We believe in helping each other, giving both money and time.
We care about improving the lives of women in the South Canterbury region.

Why do we need a Women's Fund? 

Unfortunately, the statistics speak for themselves. 

If we were 100 women:

  • 20 of us would experience sexual harassment as secondary school students

  • 25 of us would be heading solo-parent households

  • 33 of us would experience domestic violence in our lifetime

  • We would be underrepresented by 36% on NZX 100 companies

  • We would earn 9% less than men

This needs to change

We imagine a world where women and girls can reach their biggest, most ambitious dreams. Where women are safe, respected and not constrained by discrimination, sexism and old-fashioned ideas of what we can and should do. The Women's Fund is creating impact and positive change now, to ensure that wāhine and taitamāhinetanga continue to feel safe, and have their voices heard in the future.

We believe that change is possible. By investing in women's potential, we can create a ripple effect that benefits not only individual women but also their families and communities. When women are economically independent and have access to resources and opportunities, they can create positive change in their own lives and the lives of those around them.

Grow the Fund

How do I help grow this fund?

Anyone can donate to the Aoraki Women’s Fund. As the fund grows so will the grants that benefit women in our community. All donations are eligible for a 33% tax credit.

You can make an instant one off or monthly donation below.

If you would prefer to make a bank transfer or leave a bequest in your will, please contact us now.

For women, by women

Our research shows that women are much more motivated by empathy and tend to give to causes they relate to. They also tend to give to other women and girls because of that strong empathy driver. By supporting the Aoraki Women's Fund, you can make a difference in the lives of women in your community and around the world.

Join us today in accelerating opportunities for women and supporting their advancement. Together, we can create positive change and empower women to live the lives they want to live.

 

The Women’s Fund provides the opportunity to create positive change in the lives of South Canterbury women

As a supporter of the Aoraki Women's Fund, you can play a crucial role in accelerating this positive change. Our focus is on supporting causes that further the advancement of women and improve their lives. This includes education, relief of poverty, support in times of sickness, scholarships that advance learning, and research projects that highlight women's needs.