How to support women’s health this #GivingTuesday
Today is the 7th Annual #GivingTuesday, founded by the 92nd Street Y in 2011 as a global day of charitable giving. This year, we’d like to shine a spotlight on some incredible nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly to advocate for, support, and improve women’s health, wellness, and reproductive rights.
We encourage you to find an organization with a mission that inspires you and help them out by donating today.
Cade Foundation
The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation allows those who have experienced and overcome infertility to support others who are still on their fertility journey. In addition to educational resources, the Cade Foundation also provides grants to help families offset the costs of fertility treatments and adoption. Learn more and donate to the Cade Foundation here.
Callen-Lorde
Callen-Lorde provides quality health care and health services to New York’s LGBTQ communities, regardless of financial capability. As the global leader in LGBTQ healthcare, Callen-Lorde provides education and wellness events, resources, and advocates, as well as pioneering research initiatives to promote LGBTQ health. Learn more and donate to Callen-Lorde here.
Creating a Family
Creating a Family is a national infertility, adoption, and foster care education and support nonprofit. Their work includes a diverse collection of resources for those struggling with infertility, pre- and post-adoptive families, and foster care families. In addition to educational resources, Creating a Family also provides a support network via social media, message boards, Facebook groups, and weekly radio shows for families to share their experiences and connect with one another. Learn more and donate to Creating a Family here.
Endometriosis Foundation of America
Donating to the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) will help to improve endometriosis advocacy, provide physicians with expert training, and fund groundbreaking endometriosis research. Learn more and donate to EndoFound here.
Every Mother Counts
Every Mother Counts was founded by Christy Turlington Burns after the release of her documentary film “No Woman, No Cry” in 2010. The organization is dedicated to understanding the maternity care challenges faced by women around the world and developing new programs for improve care and activate global maternal health advocates. Learn more and donate to Every Mother Counts here.
Global Girls Alliance
The Obama Foundation started the Global Girls Alliance to bring attention to the 98 million girls around the world who are not in school. The alliance aims to connect adolescent girls with grassroots leaders who can increase awareness, access, and support of community programs, spark global discussions, and shed light on the barriers the keeps girls from reaching their educational goals. Learn more and donate to the Global Girls Alliance here.
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) was founded by Steve Endean in 1980 as one of the the nation’s first gay and lesbian political action committees. In 2007, the HRC established the Healthcare Equality Index scoring, a national benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities’ policies and practices related to LGBTQ equity and inclusion. Today, more than three million members support HRC’s mission to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans. Learn more and donate to the HRC here.
National Women’s Health Network
Help the National Women’s Health Network change the conversations about women’s health in Washington and help to shape policies. Their work holds federal regulatory and funding agencies accountable for their actions and mobilizes grassroots campaigns that support women’s health. Learn more and donate to the National Women’s Health Network here.
Path2Parenthood
Path2Parenthood is a nation-wide resource for infertility prevention, reproductive health, and alternative family building. The organization’s extensive online library of resources serve to educate and support straight and LGBTQ parents-to-be on their family building journey. Learn more and donate to Path2Parenthood here.
PCOS Awareness Association
Join the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Association’s #IPledgeTeal campaign and help the organization educate the public about PCOS symptoms, build resources for women to get tested, and ensure that every person diagnosed with PCOS can receive the support they need. Learn more and donate here.
Planned Parenthood
For more than 100 years, Planned Parenthood clinics have served as safe and reliable centers for accurate health information, reproductive health services, and affordable medical care. Each day, Planned Parenthood clinics serve more than 8,000 patients. Donate to Planned Parenthood here and ensure that these patients continue to receive the quality care they need.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
This year, RESOLVE’s goal is to raise $10,000 on #GivingTuesday to ensure that every person who wants to create a family has access to the treatment options and support they need. Help them achieve their goal by donating here.
Women’s March
Women’s March is a women-led movement to enact transformative social change in our communities through events, trainings, outreach programs, and resources. The foundational pillars of the Women’s March organization include advocating for ending violence, reproductive rights, LGBTIA rights, worker’s rights, civil rights, disability rights, immigrant rights, and environmental justice. Learn more and donate to the Women’s March 2019 #WomensWave here.
The good news is that there are many incredible nonprofit organizations and foundations out there that need your support, through both financial donations and volunteering time. Take a moment this #GivingTuesday to find an organization you love, offer your support, and encourage others to do the same.
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