Accelerating Action for Equality – 3 Key Steps to Financial Empowerment for Women This International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a reminder of both progress and ongoing challenges in gender equality. Empower2Free recognises that financial empowerment is one key area where women still face barriers like the gender pay gap and unpaid care work. If you are wondering what are easy ways to do your part this year, read on for three steps you can take to strengthen the financial futures of the women around you and uplift them

1) Place The Women At The Table: Visibility, Advocacy, and Financial Equity

Often, women have a mentality of caregiving, which can mean they put themselves after others. Encourage the women around you (and yourself included!) to negotiate their worth and secure their entitlements. Whether it’s at work, or at home, advocate for fair pay and recognise that your financial well-being is essential alongside others’. Have conversations when taking career breaks for caregiving reasons to make sure that the women are not financially compromised. Find ways to minimise the impact on retirement and overall financial savings.

2) Build a Strong Network: The Power of Community

Financial empowerment thrives on support networks. Engaging with mentors, peers, and allies provides guidance, opportunities, and shared knowledge. Whether through professional organizations or informal circles, strong connections open doors to opportunities for career growth and financial literacy. If you have available time, how about joining a network or mentoring women who could benefit from your expertise, experience and circle of influence?

3) Give Back: Investing in Women’s Well-being and Safety

If you lack time, but have additional financial resources, how about supporting organisations that empower women? Consider supporting charitable causes that empower women, particularly those focused on combating domestic violence. Domestic violence profoundly impacts women’s financial stability, creating barriers to employment and economic independence. Supporting organizations that provide safe havens, financial literacy programs, and legal aid is essential. As we observe this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Accelerate Equality,” it’s a reminder that we must take swift, collective action to create a safer, more equitable world for women everywhere.

Join Us In Accelerating Action for Women Empowerment

Empower2Free is deeply committed to advancing women equity. We proudly donate 50% of our profits each year to charities, but we believe we can do even more. That is why we have partnered with Kerry from Being in Business to launch the Resilient Women Collective. Through this initiative, we aim to support women affected by domestic violence through financial literacy workshops, mentorship, and essential resources. By equipping women with tools for independence, we help them build secure futures.

If you know of women or organisations serving family domestic violence survivors who would benefit from this project, or funders and partners who would be interested to collaborate, please connect us. Together, we can make this year a catalyst for lasting change.