Monday / May 19. 2025
menu-logo menu-logo
brand-logo
Subscribe
Subscribe
Monday / May 19. 2025
  • Read
    • Daily News
      • Financial
      • Insights
      • U.S.
      • International
    • Digital Issue
    • Executive Announcements
    • Cover Stories
    • Feature Articles
      • Exclusive Interviews
    • International Focus
    • Company Spotlights
    • Forward Thinking
    • Legal Briefs
    • Insights from the Outside
    • For You | For Your Field
    • Working Smart
  • Listen & Watch
    • Direct Approach Podcast
    • SHIFT podcast
    • The DSN Podcast
  • Attend
    • DSU Europe 2025
    • DSU Fall 2025
  • Achieve
    • Global 100 List
    • Bravo Awards
    • Best Places to Work
    • Legends
  • Research
    • Stock Watch
    • The DSN Guide
    • Supplier Directory
    • Stock Ticker
    • Resources
  • Engage
    • Supporter Program
    • VIP Text Alerts
  • About
    • About DSN
    • Subscribe
    • Advertise
    • Connect
  • Search
Subscribe

Avon Foundation for Women Announces New Grants to Frontline Services, Charities

BY DSN Staff | May 05, 2020 | read / Daily News

The Avon Foundation for Women has announced $1 million in new grants to 50 frontline services and charity organizations across the world.

The emergency grant program was launched in tandem with Avon’s #IsolatedNotAlone campaign, responding to the surge in domestic violence cases in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown.

The funding will provide crucial support for over 250,000 at-risk women and children who are affected by rapidly rising domestic abuse rates. The grants will be shared across 37 countries including Brazil, Mexico, India, Philippines, Germany and the UK.

The Avon Foundation’s $1 million in funding will support women around the world and is aligned with Avon’s campaign to help tackle the crisis of domestic violence surging as a result of abusers who are locked inside together with their partners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some examples of how the funds will be put immediately to use include:

In the UK, domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid will receive $50,000 to fund their digital support services, including the Live Chat Helpline, Survivors Forum and the Survivors Handbook, in turn helping around 8,000 women.

In Mexico, one of the highest-ranking countries in terms of domestic abuse, funds from the Avon Foundation will help the National Shelter Network provide access to resources and immediate protection for around 3,000 women and children.

In India, the Family Planning Association, will receive $40,000 allowing them to provide essential services in rural communities across the country, including counseling for vulnerable women and children affecting by domestic abuse.

In addition to the Avon Foundation’s grant and in partnership with sister brands Aesop, The Body Shop and Natura, Avon is calling on governments around the world to keep domestic violence front of mind and expand funding and resources to cope with increasing violence. The companies are leveraging their combined global reach to 200 million consumers in 110 countries to ask people to support the campaign.

“Avon has been supporting women for 130 years and our support is needed now more than ever. With this new Avon Foundation-funding we can help make a valuable difference to the lives of at-risk women and children across the globe who urgently need protection from domestic abuse,” said Natalie Deacon, president of the Avon Foundation for Women. “Avon has been supporting NGOs tackling gender-based violence for 15 years and the need has never been so acute. We are proud to be able to contribute and support Avon’s #IsolatedNotAlone campaign to respond to the spike in violence triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.”

Globally, Avon’s 5 million Representatives will continue to provide vital assistance for women and children who are experiencing abuse; embedding helpline and support information into catalogues, signposting where to get help, and donating vital personal hygiene and beauty products to refuges.

More widely, Avon has repurposed production lines to manufacture personal care products needed most by health care and front-line workers, including moisturizing hand gel. Hundreds of thousands of care packs with hand gel and other supplies have been donated to local hospitals and front-line services across the world.

Posted in Daily News and tagged #IsolatedNotAlone, Aesop, Avon, Avon Foundation for Women, Family Planning Association, Natalie Deacon, National Shelter Network, Natura, The Body Shop, Women’s Aid.
Related Articles
Farmasi Celebrates Record-Breaking Launch in France May 19, 2025

Farmasi Celebrates Record-Breaking Launch in France

Read more
Zinzino Expands into China May 19, 2025

Zinzino Expands into China

Read more
Mannatech Reports Q1 2025 Financials May 19, 2025

Mannatech Reports Q1 2025 Financials

Read more
brand-logo
The News You Need.
The Name You Trust.
Subscribe

Breaking global news, emerging trends and powerful stories conveniently curated to help direct selling executives stay informed, engaged and a step ahead.

  • Read
  • Listen & Watch
  • Attend
  • Achieve
  • Research
  • About
  • Connect
5717 Legacy Drive
Suite 250
Plano, Texas 75024
info@directsellingnews.com
Copyright 2025 Direct Selling News | All Rights Reserved
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT