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Women v Cancer is a series of Women only cycle challenges in aid of three British charities – Breast Cancer Now, (RCN:1160558), Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust (RCN:113354/SCO41236) and Ovarian Cancer Action (RCN:1109743) – raising vital funds to fight breast, cervical and ovarian cancers. The donations you make to Women v Cancer will be distributed equally between them. The cycle challenges are organised and managed by Dream Challenges – www.dream-challenges.com. Women v Cancer is established under GivingWorks, a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and under number 1078770. The funds raised here are restricted to use for the Women v Cancer purpose and will not be used by GivingWorks for any other purpose or as part of GivingWorks’ general unrestricted funds.

"We strive to improve the quality of life for women in prison, by providing books to them free of cost"

We are a registered non-profit society formed in 1981 to provide safety and support to women who have experienced abuse or violence in the South Okanagan. We provide shelter and outreach services to women and their children who have experienced abuse and/or violence or are at risk of abuse and/or violence.

GWENS strives to empower and support all women but primarily women in crisis. We host fundraising events to raise both funds and awareness while we network and socialize with each other -- in an all female setting -- where we can focus on our unique needs.

Helping homeless women and their children rebuild their lives. Founded in 1983, Win began as a shelter for four homeless women and their combined six children. Since then, Win has evolved to become a leading, non-profit agency and the largest provider of shelter for homeless families in New York City. We serve close to 12,000 homeless women and their children each year. Win has sharpened its focus from offering shelter and support to homeless women and children, to providing comprehensive programs and services that enable homeless families to succeed in life and break the cycle of homelessness. Groundbreaking programs developed by Win are: Win Academy, Income Building Program, Children’s Afterschool, Mentorship and Recreation.

To encourage and support girls’ and women’s education, training, employment and retention in high-wage, high-skill, non-traditional careers.

Boston GLOW fosters opportunities for women and girls of all ages to become empowered community leaders and active world citizens.

To empower, educate and enhance the lives of homeless, senior, and disadvantaged women and girls with the skills necessary to become self-sufficient in today's society.

Founded in 1989, Single Women With Children, Inc., is a non-profit outreach organization that empowers economically and socially disadvantaged single mothers and their children.

The mission of Rainbow Place is to provide women emergency overnight shelter during the hypothermia season and assist them as they transition to a better quality of life.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters Education Fund works to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues.