It is a platform that recognizes, celebrates, supports and gives a voice to women who are impacting and changing the lives of others in our communities and is part of the annual International Women ‘s Day Celebration.
When we give, we gain.
Together, let’s help forge gender equality through abundant giving.
The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.
Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.
Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.
What will you Give to Gain gender equality?
Margaret Wangui Ruthari is a passionate grassroots leader, advocate, and changemaker dedicated to giving vulnerable girls and young mothers a second chance at education, dignity, and a better future. As the Founder of Protect a
Rose Wambui Thuku is the Executive Director of Nafisika Trust, a for-impact, charity-based organisation focused on reducing recidivism and supporting the successful rehabilitation, reintegration and economic empowerment of incarcerated individuals, particularly young people. Rose has
Lucy Murrey is a passionate public health practitioner and advocate for adolescent girls and young women in rural Kenya. She is the founder of The Ambitious Girl Initiative (TAG-I CBO), an organisation working to ensure
Wera Apondi is a strategic communications and influence leader passionate about using the power of creativity, culture and communications to drive meaningful social change. As Head of Influence, Sub-Saharan Africa at WPP Scangroup, Wera works
The Zuri audience is made up of women who are making an impact in their communities; celebrating change-makers within every sphere of influence. Zuri Awards is about empowering women and provides an enabling platform for women to thrive in. Zuri creates a CSR platform, where government, developmental partners and brands come together to support women entrepreneurs in their journey. Impact and Progress 2017 to Date
