The Women for Women Foundation is a women-led registered NGO (V/O 1961) dedicated to promoting gender equity. Due to disproportionate child-rearing, caregiving, and family responsibilities, women often suffer from poverty and educational setbacks.
Our mission is to equip women and girls with the tools to build their own independent lives. We believe that by empowering and enabling women and girls, we not only address critical issues of inequality and poverty but also unlock a wealth of talent and capabilities that can drive societal progress.
EMPLOYMENT AS EMPOWERMENT
Central to our approach is an employment-led empowerment model in which paid work is a core intervention. By intentionally employing women facing barriers to labour-market participation, the Foundation delivers direct impact aligned with SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Roles are remunerated at fair and market-appropriate rates, in line with our commitment to decent work. While this approach increases administrative costs, these costs represent an investment in gender equality, decent work, and reduced inequalities rather than traditional overheads.
HOW WE SUPPORT WOMEN
We support vulnerable women and girls with the resources needed to continue their education, retain their jobs, and assist them in raising their children in healthy, safe environments. Upon referral and thanks to the generosity of our benefactors, we can provide basics like fresh food, clothing, sanitary items, baby supplies and equipment, contraception, educational equipment and supplies, and much more. We can offer child minding services, therapeutic sessions, pest control services, and driving lessons. We offer mentoring in combating domestic violence, financial literacy, and women’s health. We also provide other training needed to realise and achieve one’s goals.
At Women for Women, we support women in every choice they make for themselves, no matter where they come from or where they’re headed. Whether it’s about family, work, or personal dreams, we believe every woman deserves the freedom to choose her own path. Our community is built on understanding, respect, and the belief that when women thrive, so does society. We’re proud to stand by women from all walks of life, offering guidance, encouragement, and solidarity every step of the way.
Women in Malta are at risk of poverty/social exclusion
Children are cared for by lone mothers
Malta's lone parents with inability to face unexpected financial expenses
Contact us via messenger or by email at support@womenforwomen.com.mt to see if you may be a candidate for our support.
Join us in making a lasting difference in women’s and girls’ lives. Your donation helps us continue providing vital resources, education, mentorship, and support. Every contribution, big or small, creates a ripple of positive change, empowering women to build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.
