Since 1886, Avon has been amazed by stories of fearless women breaking barriers across the globe who are doing it for themselves, for their families, and for their communities.
But Avon knows there is still more work to do, with millions of women and girls unable to fulfil their dreams due to economic, social and political barriers, or simply because of their gender.
To celebrate the stand4her launch, the Avon Foundation for Women is donating an additional $100,000 USD to fund education programmes for girls and women.
The Avon Academy
Avon offers a training programme to provide millions of Representatives with the skills and training to grow their businesses. Modules offered enhance beauty knowledge and basic business skills, as well as improving confidence and personal network development.
"We aspire to reach 500,000 women a month through the Academy; delivering a blended approach to learning, with face-to-face, desktop and mobile learning, to help our Beauty Entrepreneurs thrive," says Avon.
Avon Foundation Global Scholarship Programme
The Avon Foundation for Women awards academic scholarships to Avon beauty entrepreneurs and their families, as part of an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning.
Fair for Her Programme
Avon is in the process of developing a set of standards to improve working conditions for women in its supply chain and across the industry through partnerships.
Avon's commitment to operating responsibly across its supply chain is explained through the company's Responsible Business information.
Women’s Employee Strategy
Avon's global women's employee strategy addresses the needs and aspirations of female employees, as well as providing them with the opportunity and working conditions to thrive.
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Disclosure: Where Women Work researches and publishes insightful evidence about how its paid member organizations support women's equality.