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EMPOWERING SURVIVORS

Every person whose life is improved or saved, stems from an act of generosity that’s purely voluntary. That’s why donating is so extraordinary when you do it.

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ADVANCING WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS

OUR WORK

Our focus areas are; providing resources for Immigrant women experiencing Domestic Violence. and Economic Empowerment for Women living in Sub-Sahara Africa

ABOUT US

Our work is based on the premise that women’s rights are human rights and violence against women is a human rights violation and not a private matter.

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Immigrant women experiencing Domestic Violence is a real problem and your financial support will enable us establish a safe Resource Center tailored to meet their needs.

economic empowerment for women living in sub-saharan africa

It is our belief that a woman in charge of her economic future is a woman with power over her own life.


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Your generosity makes our work possible. Whether you contribute financially or as advocate for good.


an economic empowered woman is a woman with power over her own life.

The obstacles to women’s economic empowerment are complex and challenging, but they are not insurmountable.


women’s rights are human rights

Discrimination and inequality are the root causes of violence against women. In many parts of the world, women’s roles are often viewed as having less political, economic, social and cultural value than those of men. Inequality with men constrain educational opportunities for women, this keeps men in a position of power and violence is often used in order to reinforce this position.

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empowering women say no to violence

Inequitable gender norms and power disparities as root cause of violence against women and girls, and is a violation of human rights and an impediment to development.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

Are you in an abusive or violent relationship? Please reach out as there is help.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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Your generous donation will enable us achieve our mission of Advancing Women Human Rights.

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Thank you for considering volunteering for our NGO. Your support is highly appreciated

HERE ARE SOME FACT:

On any given night in Canada, 3,491 women and their 2,724 children sleep in shelters because it isn’t safe at home.

In Canada, a woman is killed by her intimate partner approximately every 6 days.

70% of spousal violence is not reported to the police.

ARE YOU AN IMMIGRANT WOMAN IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP?

There is help for you. We are providing a safe resource Center for immigrant and racialized women experiencing domestic violence in the Ottawa region of Canada. Responding to violence against women is a key element of Zahara Women Foundation mission.

“There must be no impunity for gender-based violence. Let me be clear. What we are talking about is not a side issue. It is not a special interest group of concern to only a few. What we are talking about are not only women’s rights but also the human rights of over one half of this globe’s population. Violence against women concerns not only women, but above all the rest of us.” — Sergio Vieira de Mello, April 2003

SO FAR WE HAVE HELPED

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PEOPLE

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