The Avon Foundation has been improving and saving women's lives since it was founded in 1955, and we are proud to be the largest corporate philanthropy dedicated to women's causes globally. Through 2012, Avon global philanthropy has raised and donated more than $910 million worldwide.
Since its inception in 1955, the fundamental mission of the Avon Foundation for Women has been to promote or aid charitable, scientific, educational, and humanitarian activities, with a special emphasis on those activities that improve the lives of women and their families.
In its work to realize those aspirations, the Foundation’s current mission focus is to lead efforts to eradicate breast cancer and end domestic and gender violence using four key strategies:
Fund the most promising work; Convene its grantees, partners and other thought leaders to collaborate and share best practices for improved outcomes; Initiate new directions and innovative projects to accelerate progress; and Educate the general public and key audiences to drive and change behavior to achieve its mission goals.
Causes
From crusading against breast cancer to speaking out against domestic violence, the Avon Foundation has been standing strong for women since 1955.
Breast Cancer Crusade - Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the world, with one woman diagnosed every three minutes in the U.S. alone. It's a disease that touches the lives of millions every year, and to help combat it, we created The Avon Global Breast Cancer Crusade. Over the past 20 years, we've been steadfast in our support of the women and men affected by breast cancer through funding programs that enable patient access to quality care and by awarding research grants to help find a cure.
Speak out against violence - One in four women in the U.S. will become a victim of abuse in her life, with teens and young women being particularly vulnerable. It's an epidemic that's widely felt but rarely discussed -- something we seek to change with the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence initiative. Through this program, we're working to build awareness, to educate, and to provide direct service programs to help break the cycle of partner abuse.
Emergency Relief - As global corporate citizens, Avon Products, Inc. and the Avon Foundation for Women together respond quickly to national and international emergencies. Since 2001, more than $19 million has been raised and donated to women and their families affected by natural disasters or crises.
In 2014 Avon provided funds to World Food Program for Typhoon Haiyan survivors. In 2013 Avon provided funds to the United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund for tornado relief efforts and Rebuilding Together for Hurricane Sandy rebuilding and relief efforts.
