Avon Foundation - Speak Out Against Domestic Violence
Mission
One in three women is a victim of violence, and it is estimated some 10 million children witness violence in their families each year. Speak Out was launched in 2004 to help end the cycle of domestic violence through support of awareness, education, prevention and direct service programs, with a special focus on assisting children affected by domestic violence to break the cycle of violence for future generations.
Grants
Through 2008 over $10 million has been awarded to 350 domestic violence organizations in the U.S. alone. Of this, over $3.9 million was awarded to more than 120 organizations that help children of domestic violence.
Awareness and Education
The Avon Foundation has funded an educational DVD available free of charge that helps viewers recognize signs of abuse and respond appropriately with critical referral information. PSAs and millions of free Domestic Violence Resource Guides are also distributed to raise lifesaving awareness.
