Strong Women Challenge is calling on all Australians to sign up to the 21-day strength building challenge and raise vital funds to support women's fight for equality and justice in the month of November.
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The challenge will run from November 4 - 25.
Now in its third year, the Strong Women Challenge is an opportunity for passionate and committed Australians to become physically stronger while standing in solidarity with women around the world.
"The Strong Women Challenge is an incredibly unique fundraising challenge," explains ActionAid Australia's executive director Michelle Higelin.
"We ask participants to commit to increasing their own strength to symbolically increase the strength and resilience of women in countries like Vanuatu, Cambodia and Kenya.
"Participants are supported to realise their own inner power and achieve their goals, while funds raised through the challenge go to support and empower women in low-income countries to become leaders within their own communities."
Participants are supported along the way with workout videos, rewards for fundraising milestones, and a membership to an active online community where they can share personal challenges and successes.
"By signing up for the Strong Women Challenge, you're standing up for women's rights and supporting women's struggle for equality and justice on a global scale, all while building your own strength and fitness," says SWC's Master Trainer Ali Cavill.
"The Strong Women Challenge is strong, fearless and powered by people, and we're encouraging all Australians to get involved!"
ActionAid Australia is a member of a global Federation working to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication in more than 45 countries.
ActionAid's programs support women to understand their rights and develop leadership skills, empowering them to advocate for change in their communities. ActionAid also trains and prepares women to lead in humanitarian emergencies, most recently responding to Cyclone Idai in Africa in March 2019, the Indonesian Tsunami in September 2018, and the Rohingya refugee crisis in 2017.
"Globally, women make up around 70% of people living in poverty, and face injustices on a daily basis," concludes Michelle Higelin.
"When emergencies, disasters and conflicts strike, women are among the most affected. Funds raised from the Strong Women Challenge will help ActionAid continue to protect women's rights in emergencies and empower women around the world."
About the Strong Women Challenge
Strong Women Challenge participants register at https://strongwomenchallenge.org.au and choose a fitness goal to complete by the end of the 21 days. Once registered, participants will get access to workout videos, recipes and mindfulness tips, as well as joining a supportive community of likeminded Australians doing the challenge.
