03/08/2026
International Women’s Day is 8 March, and we’re celebrating everyone who is committed to advancing the well-being of women around the world. When women have access to health care, education, economic opportunities, housing, personal freedom, and safety, communities thrive.
Rotarians are engaged in innovative service projects that promote women’s well-being:
Education programs in Central America, Papua New Guinea, and Australia help midwives develop skills that contribute to better maternal outcomes. In Sierra Leone, nurses, midwives, and other health workers have learned neonatal resuscitation to save infants struggling to breathe after birth.
Microloans for women in Ecuador and Uganda to start or expand businesses empower them with sustainable ways to earn a living. These projects help women support their families and also grow local economies.
Menstrual hygiene education projects, distributing menstrual hygiene products, and building toilet facilities can prevent girls from missing or leaving school and women from missing work. Clubs and districts in places such as India have sponsored projects that enable girls and women to continue with their daily activities during their menstrual periods.
Projects in Australia, New Zealand, and the southwest Pacific raise awareness about domestic violence and provide support to people who have experienced it. Districts and clubs have organized community marches and supported shelters and other organizations.
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