Who can change the world...in 88 days?

See how women are winning economic independence, achieving safety from violence, gaining a new voice in policy, and finding new ways to support one another. Meet them, cheer them, support them!

Please join us in supporting Campaign 88 Days! Together with you, we can raise awareness, make change happen and mobilize resources to improve the position of women worldwide. Join us!

Why Campaign 88 Days?

Because:

 in 2003 only 0.04% of total European Commission aid supported women-specific projects and programs.
 in 2003 governments spent $69 billion on development aid world-wide. In that same year $900 billion was spent on weapons and war.
 of that $69 billion spent on development aid, only 3.6% had gender equality as a significant or principal objective.
 all experts agree that women can make a crucial contribution to the peace process and the fight to end poverty. A more powerful position of women in economy, politics and education can benefit everyone in society.
 Mama Cash is one of very few women’s funds in the world that aim specifically at supporting women and supports pioneering and groundbreaking initiatives led by women, for women.
 in 2003 Mama Cash had a total budget of €4.2 million. In comparison: Amnesty International had an annual budget of $234 million; Greenpeace had an annual budget of $203 million.
 Source: “Where is the Money for Women’s Rights Work?”, Zed Books, Oct. 2005 and annual report 2004 UN Population Fund (UNFPA)

and because:

 Rape of women and girls is systematically used as a tactic of war
 80% of the world’s refugees are women and children
 Every 6 minutes one woman dies from an illegal abortion
 Domestic violence is the leading cause of death among women worldwide
 Two-thirds of the world’s illiterate people are women and girls

What can you do?

 Share your vision, courage, hope and voice in any – or all – of these five ways. You will join thousands of women around the world in the Mama Cash Campaign 88 Days.

 Petition the European Commission to do what’s right for women! In 2003, only 0.04 % of the total European Commission aid supported women-specific projects. This is unacceptable! In just a few days Mama Cash will launch the first international petition to the European Commission demanding that it adequately fund women’s projects and initiatives throughout the world.

 Contribute €1 every day for 88 days, or whatever amount is right for you, and help raise €1 million that Mama Cash turns into grants to make the world a better place for women, men and children. Mama needs cash!

 Send an e-card! Energize your friends, family and colleagues. Together with you, we can make this campaign known around the world!

 Be informed by registering for 8 times Mama Cash e-news with Campaign 88 Days progress reports, ways to take action, stories of brave and inspiring women who are changing the world.

 (she changes the world)-award: From around the world, six pioneering organizations, supported by Mama Cash, are nominated. The winner will receive € 20,000 from Mama Cash to help change the world where they live.

Where’s Campaign 88 Days from?

Campaign 88 Days was initiated in December 2003 by the HER Fund, the women’s fund in Hong Kong. HER Fund will hold Campaign 88 Days again in Hong Kong this year. Other women’s funds doing the campaign this year are Tewa, Nepal, Nirnaya, India and the Mongolian Women’s Fund.

Why Mama Cash?

(she changes the world) by mobilizing women’s groups and giving them the resources to translate their indignation and outrage into positive action. (she invests) in ideals, visions, and actions that increase the freedom and independence of women. With your help (she’s been making a difference) since 1983 by raising over 25 million euro and supporting more than 5,000 women’s groups around the world.

Mama Cash is always there – because every day thousands of courageous women around the world fight to change laws, policies and practices in order to change the world.

Campaign progress

From 88 to 88,000! In its first 31 days, Campaign 88 Days has raised over 88,000 euros from around 800 donors! Thanks to the donations of all of these wonderful individuals, the campaign has raised a total of 91,678 euros (equivalent to over USD 110,000). If you haven’t given yet, click here and see just how far the Campaign 88 Days can go! There’s still time!

All funds raised by this campaign will support groundbreaking and pioneering women’s initiatives that dare to challenge cultural norms and social taboos. It is possible thanks to our amazing donors who believe in the power of women to change the world. Thank you!

Coming up next

Campaign 88 Days presents 88 inspiring projects led by women form around the world Find out about 88 daring projects supported by Mama Cash. Learn more about the inspiring groups and women behind these projects, who – despite personal risks – believe in ideals and are dedicated to change.

Dare to change the world – make an investment in women today!