Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society

Empowering a more equal and unified society one really cool product at a time! Sustainable Impact ★ Ethical Trade ★ Women's Empowerment

[South African Government @GovernmentZA]

#WomensMonth2022 | Gender-based violence
& femicide is a deep-rooted societal problem.

We must work together to address the drivers of gender-based violence in our communities, including patriarchal attitudes & practices. #FightAgainstGBVF

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Scotland has become the first country in the world to provide free sanitary products.

“We are witnessing a massive culture change, where period stigma is no longer being tolerated,” said a lawmaker. https://t.co/HyM3YN4sl1

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

"By working together, supporting one another and educating ourselves, we can work towards a future of better coffee not only for women, but for the entire world."

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

"Across the world from coffee farms to cafes, women are treated as unequal, lesser or other to their male counterparts." Excellent article today on @TheCoffeeMag #womenincoffee #womenempowerment #womanup --> https://t.co/6xuhjSwdUq

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

Yippeee! The purple bag is finally on shelves! Go get yours before they are gone forever (promotion ends 6 March) #madeinSA #ethicallymade #womenempowerment #localislekker

[Elizabeth Arden SA @EArdenSA]

Grab our brand new @sparrowsociety bag filled with 5 of the best beauty must-haves. It's yours when you purchase two Elizabeth Arden products. *T&Cs apply #YourGiftTheirDifference

🛒: https://t.co/TbpBzLNaCv at selected #Truworths stores until 6 March

[Elizabeth Arden SA @EArdenSA]

Grab our brand new @sparrowsociety bag filled with 6 of the best beauty must-haves. It's yours when you purchase two Elizabeth Arden products. *T&Cs apply #YourGiftTheirDifference

🛒: https://t.co/dcd2kWPtx4 at selected #Foschini stores until 6 Feb

[Kate Brim-Senekal @KateBrimSenekal]

#WomanUp Podcast launches TOMORROW! Inaugural series takes a look at the #16days of Activism Against GBV ★Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!★ https://t.co/sdmtJ33nV8

[ONE @ONECampaign]

"You come here w/ a lot on your shoulders, but when you step into the store the weight just goes off." - Kylin Brandt, a SewBoss at Sparrow Society. In Cape Town, @sparrowsociety empowers women to financially sustain themselves via a unique business model. https://t.co/SPbmhjXJmd

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

This week in our #womensmonth series ★ Intro to our #SewBoss Network, a home-based Enterprise Development program that makes ownership and #empowerment central. #Boss #EconomicDevelopment #EthicalManufacturing

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

Happy Women's Day 🇿🇦

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

03 ★ The Power in #Empowerment ★ Providing viable economic opportunities for women is a crucial part of women’s empowerment as it directly affects the power differentials (in the home and in the community) that create a breeding ground for abuse and exploitation. #womensmonth🇿🇦

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

02. It's a good investment!
On average, Women spend 90% of their earned income on their families, while men spend only 30-40%. (UNAC, 2012)
We focus on economic empowerment of women because it is very likely (90%!) to be an investment into her family’s future. #womensmonth 🇿🇦

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

When given economic opportunity, not only is she able to work and provide for her family, but the gender power dynamics shift, she is empowered to protect herself and reach for a better future -- because now, she has real, tangible options. #GBV #womensmonth 🇿🇦

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

Why Do We Focus on Women? It isn't always fun, easy, or nice to talk about, but #GBV is a reality for too many women to keep silent about. #EconomicEmpowerment of women addresses both the root of the issue & offers women the financial security to get free from IPV. #WomensMonth

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

#WomensMonth Series: Why Women? 01: GBV ★ Research shows that when a woman is able to financially sustain herself, she is less prone to abuse and exploitation #GBV #SouthAfrica #womenempowerment

[Aid to Trade ★ Sparrow Society @sparrowsociety]

At Sparrow Society, it's #WomensMonth every month! Find out more about our women's empowerment programs at https://t.co/57tmmJGlI6 #womenempowerment

[United Nations @UN]

Globally, 20% of girls under the age of 15 are growing up in extreme poverty -- a situation worsened by the #COVID19 crisis.

@UN_Women is working to protect the well-being & future of women & girls everywhere. https://t.co/9DkJpsP6x9

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Women.
Deserve.
A.
Seat.
At.
The.
Table.

[UN Women @UN_Women]

On #MandelaDay, we thank @NelsonMandela for all his contributions to advance women's rights.

[girlrising @girlrising]

Vulthari Chauke is brightening the prospects of generations to come through her agricultural business, VT Harvest, that focuses on empowering women in a male dominated field. Her business model is one we could all take notes on. Full story HERE: https://t.co/ePyoKrS0Xp