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International Women’s Month 2021: all AWARE events and promotions

February 25th, 2021 | AGM and AWARE Updates, Events, News

International Women’s Day is Monday, 8 March 2021—and as usual, we have a month-long array of events and promotions to celebrate, alongside some wonderful partners. Check out our line-up of exciting activities below. We’ll also be updating this post throughout March, so keep checking back, and follow us on FacebookInstagram and Twitter to stay in the loop!

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Carrie K.

Pearls are the queen of gems. Born of grit, they represent resilience, tenacity and sisterhood. Carrie K. re-invented traditional pearls by giving them a modern twist and allowing wearers to express their unique personalities. To support women in need, 10% of sales from the Love Knot Collection and $50 for every pearl necklace sold will be donated to AWARE.


FITTA Active

FITTA’s Empower with the 3Ks campaign aims to lift other women up during these trying times through Kindness, Kinship and Knowledge. A special edition tote bag will be launched, for which 70% of proceeds will be donated to AWARE’s Vulnerable Women’s Fund. Follow FITTA’s Instagram page for the latest updates.


Rael

In line with International Women’s Day, organic feminine care brand Rael Singapore is partnering with AWARE to raise awareness against domestic violence. With every purchase you make, 10% of the sales proceeds will go to helping victims of violence and providing them with an equal opportunity in society. Shop here!


Straits Wine

Together with Seppeltsfield, Straits Wine will donate $4 to AWARE for every bottle sold between 1-31 March 2021. Straits Wine believes that everyone should have equal opportunities. They would like to support AWARE in removing gender-based barriers and empowering individuals to develop their potential to the fullest, so we can have more leading women—just like Fiona Donald, who leads the winemaking team as Chief Winemaker at Seppeltsfield. Visit their website for more information.


BooksActually

BooksActually will be celebrating International Women’s Day with a $3 donation to AWARE for every copy of We Make Spaces Divine or My Lot Is A Sky sold in March. Come join us to continue to give voices and action to women— who are not just mothers, wives or daughters, but individuals who have the right to be who they want to be, and live how they like. Visit BooksActually for more information.


Olive Ankara

Olive Ankara is donating 10% of the sales of their OA masks throughout the months of February and March to the NextGen Fund by AWARE.⁠ The new 3-D origami style comes with a filter pocket, adjustable nose wire and adjustable behind-the-head elastic band to offer maximised fitting and comfort.⁠ ⁠Their masks are washable and reusable, made with 100% cotton.⁠⁠ Buy two to get free shipping to Singapore!⁠ Shop here.


Sour & Spicy Kimchi

Sour & Spicy Kimchi is a family-run home-based business that was born during the difficult times of the coronavirus lockdown. They specialise in freshly made small-batch kimchi without MSG or preservatives. Your taste-buds and gut will enjoy this beloved probiotic-rich creation. This IWD, Sour & Spicy Kimchi will be donating $5 for every kilogram of kimchi ordered ($30). Place your orders here!


The WYLD Shop

Our new norm. Rock your daily outfits with colourful cotton masks from The WYLD Shop! These reusable cotton face masks with elastic straps and slots for non-woven filters are lovingly made by senior citizens at Sowing Room, a social enterprise that supports senior citizens who want to work and be self-reliant. Some of these individuals support themselves, and others donate back to organisations such as Tamar Village in Singapore. Proceeds from these face masks will be donated to AWARE! Visit The WYLD Shop to check out the collection.


Skin Inc

Skin Inc is a multi-award-winning global leader in high-tech skincare with customisation at the core of its DNA. Enabling you to embrace your best self with skincare personalised to you, the brand is pledging 15% of proceeds from their trial facial treatment ($88) throughout the month of March to AWARE. Customise, don’t compromise! Visit Skin Inc for more information.


Kintsukuroi Studio

Kintsukuroi Studio is a local brand that creates mindful crystal and essential oil-based products around the ideas of self-love, self-acceptance and self-discovery. In celebration of strong independent women and challenging the status quo, they will be releasing a special edition 24K gold crystal essential oil roller named Onna Bugeisha: inspired by the female warriors of pre-modern Japan, all naturally scented with yuzu, sandalwood and pink peppercorn. From 8 March – 8 April, they will be donating 50% of profits from the sale of this roller to AWARE. Visit Kintsukuroi Studio for more information.


The Sustainability Project

The Sustainability Project will be donating 15% of proceeds from the sale of Freedom cups, wetbags, vegan soap bars and shampoo bars to AWARE! But it doesn’t end there: They are also holding a DIY deodorant workshop for $55 (U.P. $60), with 15% of the fee going to AWARE. Shop here for amazing vegan and organic products. Register for the workshop here.


D’jamias Vu

D’jamais Vu is a local brand that creates upcycled, self-designed, made-from-scratch apparel and accessories. They are anti-animal cruelty and strive to reduce textile waste while creating a wide range of products. It’s the brand’s first time participating in an IWD initiative, but definitely not the last! They are donating 20% of profits under their IWD tab this March to our NextGen fund. Shop now!


Bynd Artisan

Born from a rich heritage of craftsmanship, Bynd Artisan offers customised and personalised leather and paper gifts for everyone, for any occasion. Bynd Artisan encourages its audience to immerse themselves in the process of creating the perfect gift and offers workshops to share the joy of craft. Bynd Artisan will be running an initiative to donate 10% of sales from purple products to AWARE. Bynd Artisan retails in five stores across Singapore and has an online presence on byndartisan.com, which ships internationally.


Plural

Artist Delia Prvački‘s witty and provocative Dulcinea ceramics set adds a wink and a smile to any table setting. The limited edition Dulcinea consists of 11 multi-functional pieces, including six breast-shaped cups in various sizes. Produced from prototypes hand-built by the artist in her studio, Dulcinea is microwave and dishwasher-safe and comes in five gorgeous colours. The only problem you’ll have is picking a favourite! Plural is donating 10% of the proceeds from the sale of the cups to AWARE. Visit Shop Plural to place your orders.


Style Lease

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Style Lease all month long with 20% off their standard selection (U.P. $180) and 40% off premium selection (U.P $880). In addition, 5% of all proceeds for the month of March will be donated to AWARE’s NextGen Fund in support of gender equality. Head to @style_lease and stylelease.com.sg for more information.


Mum’s Kitchen

March is International Woman’s Month for Mum’s Kitchen! They will be celebrating this beautiful month by contributing back to society. From 8 March – 31 March, for every International Women’s Day Bento Set ordered, they will donate $1 to AWARE. Hurry! Join them now and place your order at mumskitchen.com.sg