About Gifts of Change

GIFTS OF CHANGE ARE EASY TO ORDER

1. Choose your preferred Gifts of Change in our online shop
2. Order online or call 1300 661 812
3. Choose your delivery method – post or e-card
4. Your loved one will be sent an e-card, or you will receive a card by post to distribute yourself
5. IWDA and our partners have more power to change communities thanks to you!

International Women’s Development Agency is the only Australian development organisation entirely focused on women’s rights and gender equality.

IWDA’s vision is for a just, equitable and sustainable world where women have a powerful voice in economic, cultural, civil and political life. IWDA is secular, not-for-profit and works in partnership to create positive change across Asia and the Pacific.

Frequently asked questions

Why is IWDA different from other organisations?

IWDA is deeply connected with the global women’s movement and the feminist history that informed the foundation of our organisation in 1985. IWDA has consistently worked to catalyse and accelerate change in our region through local, national and international partnerships, alliances and networks. Our pursuit of gender justice is focused on civil and political participation, freedom from violence, sustainable livelihoods, economic empowerment and access to appropriate health and education information and services.

IWDA recognises partnership and collaboration as fundamental to development effectiveness. As we work with partners, we build our capabilities and strengths as women to advocate for gender equality. We dedicate our support to the empowerment of local women or women’s organisations as they challenge the barriers to change. Together we create space for women’s voices to be heard and amplify those voices through networking, advocacy and research. We take an active approach to women’s leadership, building capacity and confidence for individuals and organisations to make choices and participate in decision-making at the local, national and international level.

We address four key thematic areas:

• Women’s economic empowerment
• Women’s safety and security
• Women’s sustainable livelihoods and natural resource management
• Women’s civil and political participation

Through our work on these priorities, we also promote two cross-cutting issues:

• Women’s right to education and information
• Women’s right to health and well-being

How does Gifts of Change work?

While the gifts described are actual program elements, your gift will support IWDA’s wider programs, so that funds can be allocated where they are most needed. You will be contributing to projects towards economic empowerment, safety and security, sustainable livelihoods and civil and political participation. Your support will enable women to make a difference in their own lives.

How will I know the funds from my purchase have been used appropriately?

We are an accredited aid organisation with AusAID, we are a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct and we report annually on our activities. We are committed to ethical and transparent operations and communications.

What else can I do to support women?

You can take action to improve the lives of women in Asia and the Pacific by:

• Becoming an Empower donor (our regular giving program)
• Remembering us in your will (make a bequest)
• Making a living bequest (see your funds put to use in your lifetime)
• Volunteering
• Raising awareness about these issues and IWDA’s work