Avon Speak Out Against Domestic Violence
Thank You Avon
The new look and upgraded Women's Aid website, launched in June 2010, was made possible through our partnership with Avon and the Avon Speak Out Against Domestic Violence programme.
The Avon programme raised €11,200 for Women's Aid in 2009. The donation has been used primarily to redevelop and upgrade our website. Some of the funds were used for an online advertising campaign for the Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline during the 16 Days of Action last year.
Women's Aid would like to acknowledge the commitment of Avon distributors, representatives and customers across Ireland whose support has enabled us to bring our website into the 21st Century. We know that thousands of women affected by domestic violence access our website for information and support each year. The Avon donation has meant that we can now provide this information in a more up to date and easily accessible way.
How you can support the Avon and Women's Aid Partnership
SALES of this pretty charm bracelet are helping Avon customers to raise funds to support the work of Women's Aid. The bracelet is the latest addition to Avon's collection of women's empowerment jewellery first launched in Ireland in 2008.
The blue and silver design features the now-familiar infinity symbol signifying a future of infinite possibility for women and a future free from violence. To date, sales of Avon's empowerment jewellery have raised over $18 million for domestic violence charities worldwide.
Launched in March to coincide with International Women's Day, the 2011 bracelet is available through the Avon brochure from a network of independent Avon sales Representatives.
The price of the bracelet is €7.50. All proceeds go directly to domestic violence charities including Women's Aid. To find your nearest representative and purchase your bracelet, please go to www.avon.ie or call 01 870 6540.
The Women's Aid and Avon Partnership
"We welcome our new partnership with Avon and recognise the vital role of distributors and representatives in getting across the message that help is available if only we can encourage women to speak out."
Margaret Martin, Director, Women's Aid.
"The ability to access information easily is vital and Avon is proud to support the new Women's Aid website through our Speak Out Against Domestic Violence programme. We hope this new facility will give women reassurance that they are not alone and that help is available. Through our nationwide network of women selling primarily to women, we are well-placed to spread the message and raise awareness... together we can make a difference."
Allyson Russell, Country Manager, Avon Ireland.
The partnership between Women's Aid and Avon is part of the Avon Speak Out Against Domestic Violence programme. This global programme encourages women to 'break the silence' that surrounds domestic violence by confiding in friends and family and seeking help from organisations such as Women's Aid.
In addition to making a very generous donation, Avon also highlights the National Freephone Helpline and information about Women's Aid services in its brochure and other publications which reach over a million customers in Ireland. This allows Women's Aid to raise awareness of our services to an unprecedented amount of women who may be directly affected by domestic violence or know someone who is.
2010 Avon Speak Out Against Domestic Violence Programme
Sarah McGovern models the Avon Women's Empowerment Ring, March 2010.In March 2010, Women' s Aid was pleased to partner with Avon for a second year to raise awareness of domestic violence through the sale of an Empowerment Ring and Necklace. The design of both pieces incorporates the infinity symbol which represents a future of infinite possibilities for women.
The ring and necklace cost just €4.50 each and can be purchased from a network of independent Avon sales representatives all over Ireland.
100% of the profit will go to domestic violence charities in Ireland including Women's Aid.
