International Women’s Day

Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. 

This year’s International Women’s Day calls for Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls. 

At EngenderHealth, those principles take shape in clinics, in counseling conversations, and in national health budgets. 

When women and girls can decide if and when to become pregnant, maternal health risks decline. Educational opportunity expands. Economic participation increases. Families are better prepared for the future. 

Her health shapes her future. 

This International Women’s Day, we invite you to turn rights into action. 

Turning Rights into Practice 

Gender equality depends on systems that protect women’s autonomy in everyday life. 

Across Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, India, and West Africa, EngenderHealth works alongside Ministries of Health and local organizations to ensure reproductive health services are voluntary, informed, and sustainable. This includes strengthening provider training in client-centered counseling, integrating family planning into postpartum care, supporting ethical method introduction such as hormonal IUD scale-up, and advancing domestic financing to reduce reliance on external aid. 

When women have access to high-quality reproductive health care, gains extend beyond individual outcomes. Maternal and newborn health improves. Girls remain in school. Families gain stability. Health systems become more resilient. 

This is how equality moves from principle to practice. 

Give to Gain 

This year’s broader International Women’s Day theme reminds us that when we invest in women’s health, communities gain. 

Giving generates measurable gains: 

• Gains in autonomy and informed decision-making 
• Gains in maternal and newborn outcomes 
• Gains in educational and economic opportunity 
• Gains in long-term public health infrastructure 

These gains are sustained through steady partnership and locally led leadership. 

How You Can Participate 

Make a Direct Gift 

Your contribution strengthens voluntary reproductive health care and maternal health systems worldwide. 

Start a Fundraiser 

Creating a fundraiser in honor of International Women’s Day is one of the most meaningful ways to amplify your impact. 

When you share why women’s health and equality matter to you, others respond. 

How to Start: 

1. Click .

2. Set a goal that feels meaningful. 

3. Share why reproductive rights and women’s health matter to you. 

4. Invite your community to join you. 

It takes only a few minutes to set up your page. 

Suggested Fundraiser Message 

Equality Frame 

“I’m marking International Women’s Day by supporting EngenderHealth’s work strengthening voluntary reproductive health services worldwide. Gender equality depends on autonomy and informed choice.” 

Her Health. Her Future. 

“Women’s health shapes women’s futures. This International Women’s Day, I’m raising funds to strengthen maternal and reproductive health systems.” 

Give to Gain 

“When we invest in women’s health, families and communities gain stability and opportunity. I’m supporting EngenderHealth in honor of International Women’s Day.” 

International Women’s Day reminds us that equality is not abstract. 

Rights require systems. Justice requires sustained investment. Action requires participation. 

Her health shapes her future — and the future of her family and community. 

Join us in advancing reproductive health and gender equality worldwide.