INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025

#IWD2025 #GenderEquality

 

ShelterBox USA’s International Women’s Day Event was Presented by:
Twin Hearts: Belle Hahn & Lily Hahn Shining

On March 6th, 2025, we gathered for an extraordinary evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration, honoring women’s achievements and championing progress.

Location: Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara, California

This year’s event was our most dynamic yet! Attendees were inspired by an incredible lineup of groundbreaking women leaders who transformed industries, challenged boundaries, and created meaningful change. Our distinguished panelists shared powerful stories of resilience, creativity, and leadership.

Highlights Included:

  • Thought-provoking panel discussions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Celebration of women’s achievements
  • Inspiring keynote presentations

Our panelists represented diverse backgrounds and extraordinary accomplishments—many details were kept under wraps to build anticipation! Those in attendance were amazed by the remarkable women who graced our stage.

meet the panelists

EMPOWERING WOMEN TO REBUILD AND RECOVER

WOMEN ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY DISASTER


As women around the world flee violence and face disasters, they are often left homeless and vulnerable.

Women experience higher death rates, increased gender-based violence, economic loss, and loss of education. However, women are pivotal in the recovery process – they are often the first responders to a crisis and play a central role in the survival and resilience of families and communities.

Last year we reached thousands of women, delivering emergency shelter and supporting them to rebuild their homes and their lives.

 

HOW SHELTERBOX IS WORKING TO CHANGE THIS


At ShelterBox, we prioritize the most vulnerable families and communities and empower them to rebuild and restart.

By providing women and families with immediate emergency aid we can help them recover faster. Rebuilding their homes, caring for their families, resuming their livelihoods.

 

Learn more about how ShelterBox supports women

 

An estimated ONE IN FIVE female refugees have experienced sexual violence – actual numbers could be much higher


Violence against women increases in conflict settings, with more than 70% of women experiencing it in some crisis settings (ActionAid)


 

60% of preventable maternal deaths take place in settings of conflict, displacement and disasters (UNFPA)

75%

Women and Children account for more than 75% of the refugees and displaced persons globally. (WHO SouthEast Asia)

14 X

Women and Children are up to 14 times more likely to die during a disaster than men. (UNDP)

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All forms of violence against women increase during disasters and displacement. (UN Women)

Support women after disaster

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RESILIENCE AND STRENGTH

Despite being disproportionately affected by disasters, we are constantly amazed by the incredible strength that women show. Meet some of these strong women who have rebuilt their homes and protected their families in the face of disaster.

WOMEN WHO INSPIRE US


Support Women in Crisis

ShelterBox works with communities affected by disaster and conflict to ensure that no family goes without shelter. We give immediate emergency aid, so that women and their families can start rebuilding their homes and lives for the future. It can be the simplest items that provide a sense of relief. You can stand with women by giving the aid they urgently need.