IWD #Give to Gain - Germany Fund

Frauenschutzhaus Dresden e.V.

The women’s shelter offers women who are threatened by or affected by violence a safe space of protection. Women can be admitted to the shelter together with their children and find a place of calm there. In addition, the D.I.K. – the Dresden Intervention and Coordination Centre – provides counselling to women and men experiencing domestic violence or stalking and supports them in developing further protective measures and options for action.

Ökumenisches Frauenzentrum Evas Arche e.V.

Evas Arche is an ecumenical communication, information, and counselling centre run by women for women*. It offers a protected space for exchange, encounters, and mutual empowerment. Founded by women* of different Christian denominations, Evas Arche combines spiritual, cultural, and social offerings and recognises women* in the full reality of their lives. The centre’s activities include events on women-relevant topics, spiritual formats, opportunities for social interaction, and individual counselling sessions. In addition, women can volunteer in various projects.

LARA-Verein gegen sexuelle Gewalt an Frauen* e.V.

The LARA association offers low threshold support for women, trans*, inter*, and non binary individuals aged 14 and above who have experienced sexualized violence. It is aimed at survivors of rape, sexual assault and abuse, as well as sexual harassment—regardless of whether these incidents occurred within partnerships, in the workplace, through friends, acquaintances, or strangers. The goal is to provide affected individuals with quick, easily accessible, and supportive assistance.
LARA is included in the German International Women’s Day fund in recognition of its work supporting women through empowerment, inclusion, and access to essential resources, aligned with the spirit and goals of IWD.