5 ways to empower yourself + support survivors of abuse this #FinancialLiteracyMonth!
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with JWI this April by building financial freedom and independence for yourself, your loved ones, and survivors of domestic abuse.
JWI is dedicated to empowering women to take control of their long-term economic security, so we can build a more equitable world where all women can live safely – and thrive.
Throughout the month, we invite you to follow JWI on Instagram and subscribe to our 3-2-1 newsletter for financial literacy tips, tools, and resources.
Plus, read on to learn how we are working with abuse survivors to guide them and their children on the path to financial independence – and learn how you can get involved.
Together, we can create world where every woman and girl has the resources she needs to achieve true financial security and freedom.
1. Support the Mother's Day Project by sending cards to women you love and admire.
By sending cards to make the women you love smile, you will help fund transformative financial education workshops and resources for thousands of abuse survivors at 250 shelters nationwide on topics such as budgeting, banking and credit basics, and talking to children about money.
Send Mother's Day cards that change lives
2. Learn more about Life$avings: Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Abuse
Our robust financial literacy curriculum – comprised of interactive workshops, videos, journals, facilitator guides for shelter staff and advocates, and more – equips survivors with knowledge and practical skills to build pathways to long-term financial security.
3. Spread the word about ReStart: Emotional & Job Readiness for Survivors of Abuse.
If you or someone you know is a Jewish survivor of domestic violence, learn more about ReStart, our new initiative of peer-cohorts giving Jewish abuse survivors support to embark on their return-to-work journey with confidence.
4. Celebrate #FinancialLiteracyMonth on social!
We created several social media posts filled with financial education tips and inspiration for women – as well as infographics on financial abuse and how to help those experiencing it. Download the graphics here and post on your own social media feeds! Please tag @jewishwomenintl.
Uplift #FinancialLiteracyMonth on social
5. Read this powerful Washington Post article from labor economist and finance professor, Emily Nix
"Why do women stay with their abusers? Here’s one overlooked reason.” Read the op-ed to learn about the long term economic impact of abuse on victims, and why helping survivors take control over their money is an integral part of the solution.
Jewish Women International (JWI) is the leading Jewish organization championing women and girls by protecting their rights and safety, strengthening access to long-term economic security, and lifting and mentoring women leaders.
We envision a world, free of violence and inequity, where all women and girls thrive.