Charity & Causes
It’s a Beautiful Day – Give to Gain: Where HerStory Heals and Hope Begins
This International Women’s Day, we honour the strength, resilience and brilliance of Black and Brown women across the diaspora with a day intentionally designed for healing, connection, awareness and restoration. The morning provides a culturally-informed, trauma-sensitive space where stories can be shared, voices uplifted, and awareness deepened.
A gentle, trauma-informed welcome led by AprilDawn, a trauma-informed educator and culturally competent facilitator. Together we establish safety, confidentiality and community agreements to hold the day with care.
We pass the mic to guest survivor speakers who feel ready to share their journeys — from pain, to healing, to thriving. Their HerStories illuminate truth, inspire hope and anchor the purpose of our gathering.
Local and national experts will speak on:
A Q&A offers space to learn, ask questions and deepen collective understanding.
Information tables and one-to-one support from:
A quiet, supportive space remains available throughout the day.
The afternoon shifts into gentle restoration. We nurture mind, body and spirit through relaxing, empowering wellbeing activities led by guest healers. Expect an eclectic mix of grounding practices, movement, meditation and reflective exercises designed to support you on your wellbeing journey.
A space to rest, reconnect, breathe and rise — together.
Black and Brown women of the diaspora, including survivors of domestic abuse, community advocates, wellness practitioners and allies who serve these communities.
