University of Toronto's Women's Advocacy and Outreach - WAO

10/29/2024

10/28/2024

We are thrilled to announce that our club will be supporting Aura Freedom International this year. Their amazing work in promoting gender equality and combating human trafficking and gender-based violence aligns perfectly with our mission. We can’t wait to raise awareness and funds for this important cause together.

02/06/2024

✨WAO Convention is back: Women Helping Women✨

You read that right! Our second convention is coming back this year with many exciting entertainment varieties, including female-led artists, special Guest Speakers and we will be having booths featuring small businesses and organizations owned by women.

WAO Convention Details:
📍 Hart House (7 Hart House Cir., Toronto ON)
📅 March 3rd, 2024
🕐 1:00PM to 4:00PM

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cbcbhR5KRZwZzOgc2C8L4218H8W7C_pr-YUpBrK752k/edit?fbclid=PAAaZezbOmL1G9w4VGHBswYbll5y_SQuU7hLRgqLNGi3z_SryQq5addlAZ4gY_aem_ATlqy4Cm-HHo3bOskO_SR2Xa4s78_AL7v4XzC_oDha_W30DmI_LDT_B_sQqRE78LhGs

✨ Stay tuned for more updates ✨

02/03/2024

Women's Advocacy and Outreach wish to thank everyone who has supported and contributed with unopened menstral products (pads, tampons, liners etc.) or monetary donations over the last few months. Your impact is valuable!

To continue with our commitment, WAO is still accepting unopened menstral products or monetary donations. For further information on how to contribute or donate, please reach out to [email protected].

(All collected donations will be given to The Period Purse by the end of the school year)

"The Period Purse is a non-for profit organization that aims to make menstrual products more accessible for all and to reduce period stigma through education and advocacy".

✨✨Voting Update✨✨

Women's Advocacy and Outreach is thrilled to announce the charity that has been chosen to support this school year.

The Period Purse is a non-for profit organization that aims to make menstrual products more accessible for all and to reduce period stigma through education and advocacy.

Stay tuned for more information about their values, mission and their positive community impact. For further information visit their page The Period Purse or their website at www.theperiodpurse.com.

02/03/2024

Calling All Writers, Artists, Creators and Beyond!

Are you interested in showcasing any article, research essay, song, poem or even a visual/graphic illustration to a broader audience?

The Women's Advocacy and Outreach Team would like to have you and your work featured in our biweekly newsletters.

Kindly submit your writing piece or artwork to
[email protected] and get a chance to be featured in our upcoming biweekly newsletters.

01/19/2024

Outreach Council Application 2023-24 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5Uy8d7LI30xoh8X_5Xkv6lRFQPHw7ignlB7XEqqQdjq0jVw/viewform

Advocacy Council Application 2023-24 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfyCWXyhrDJ6153JQIFOPgGY1IT1egOKwq7cDqJbgggkbyJw/viewform

Mentorship Program Application 2023-24 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD7j1mrjBQqZGyO_1tkKKOo4he-XmIsIXAtqixUJDLISsqcw/viewform

Feedback Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQGYyeTolA0kE2oP_Ds5lclItQ_GbNN_r5lE8p9B5V7oMj_Q/viewform

12/02/2023

✨WAO Holiday Social✨

To celebrate the end of the 2023 Fall semester and many holiday celebrations quickly approaching, WAO’s Outreach Council is hosting ‘Cookies & Conversations Social’, an event where members can join us for sugar cookie decorating, engaging chat prompts and connect with fellow club members.

🍪🎄Event details 🎄🍪
📆 Date: December 4th
🕑 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm (drop in)
📍 Location: Victoria College’s Cat’s Eye Lounge

💌Did you miss our Period Product Drive and wish to donate?💌
Not a problem!There is still time to contribute. Feel free to drop off any additional period products at our ‘Cookies & Conversations’ event.

We look forward to meeting you all and wishing everyone a safe 2023 holiday season.

12/01/2023

WAO Team want to thank evervone who supported, contributed and donated during our events over the last few weeks.

✨Your impact is immeasurable!✨

📆 Stay tune for our upcoming events!!

🤝 The Period Purse
🤝 Women Stronger Together UofT
🤝 Nellie's Shelter

11/16/2023

Happening tomorrow, Nov. 17 @1:00 PM.

11/13/2023

Join us this FRIDAY from 1-4pm outside of Sid Smith Hall for WAO and Women Stronger Together UofT (WST) first advocacy event.

This year we are donating to The Period Purse - a charity that focuses on bringing awareness to women's menstrual health and equity.

We are hosting the "Can vou beat the heat?" Challenge where participants can donate $5 to see how long they can last in our period pain simulator. By participating, you can get a Krispy Kreme donut.

We are accepting donations in the form of menstrual products and monetary donation! Those that donate have the chance to enter our raffle in hopes of winning a Sweat and Tonic Class Pass - courtesy of WST!

Mark your calendars now to see if you are UP FOR THE CHALLENGE !

10/26/2023

🎃👻🍭Trick or Treat Alert 🍬👻🎃

UofT Women's Advocacy & Outreach would like to make your Halloween experience extra spooky!
We will be hosting a Trick-or-Treat Snack Bar on Halloween day. So, come by and get your free treats and snacks. (No tricks required 😉)

🍭 Free Treats/Snacks

📆 Tuesday, October 31st

🕐 1:00pm to 3:00pm (or while supply last)

📍 Robarts Library - Second Floor tables area, steps away from the Starbucks entrance.

10/21/2023

✨✨Voting Update✨✨

Women's Advocacy and Outreach is thrilled to announce the charity that has been chosen to support this school year.

The Period Purse is a non-for profit organization that aims to make menstrual products more accessible for all and to reduce period stigma through education and advocacy.

Stay tuned for more information about their values, mission and their positive community impact. For further information visit their page The Period Purse or their website at www.theperiodpurse.com.