{"id":12957,"date":"2021-02-28T19:34:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T14:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=12957"},"modified":"2021-03-01T17:14:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T11:44:38","slug":"7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women","title":{"rendered":"7 Ingenious Ways to Empower Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women\/#Be_True_to_Yourself\" >Be True to Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women\/#Make_Generous_Donations\" >Make Generous Donations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women\/#Provide_Education\" >Provide Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women\/#Support_Small_Businesses\" >Support Small Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women\/#Begin_at_an_Early_Stage\" >Begin at an Early Stage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women\/#Encourage_all_Activities\" >Encourage all Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/7-ingenious-ways-to-empower-women\/#Start_an_NGO\" >Start an NGO<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>You are aware of how and why Women\u2019s Day came to be but you probably don\u2019t know how much or how little you are doing to achieve its cause. <a href=\"\/article\/when-is-womens-day\">International Women\u2019s day is celebrated on 8th March<\/a> to commemorate the economic, political, social and cultural achievements of women. This day also holds significance in generating awareness of gender parity. While some women spend this day with self-pampering activities, meeting their girlfriends, few make a conscious effort to contribute to this day.<\/p>\n<p>This year the theme \u2018Choose to Challenge\u2019 seems like an awakening call to men and women to take a step towards uplifting women. Take a look at these 7 ingenious ways to empower women not only on this day but for the rest of the year. Even the smallest effort can make a huge difference in another women\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_True_to_Yourself\"><\/span><strong>Be True to Yourself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12961\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Be-true-to-yourself-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Be-true-to-yourself\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Be-true-to-yourself-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Be-true-to-yourself-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Be-true-to-yourself-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Be-true-to-yourself-810x456.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Be-true-to-yourself-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before you begin on your journey to help other women it is crucial that you first recognise your worth. As a Women\u2019s Day gift, avoid being too harsh on yourself, learn to love yourself wholly, stay focused on your goal and identify your good qualities &amp; stick to them. In short, start being true to yourself and your newfound confidence will be an inspiration to others.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Generous_Donations\"><\/span><strong>Make Generous Donations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/donation-1.jpg\" alt=\"make-donation\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/donation-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/donation-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/donation-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/donation-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/donation-1-810x810.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the simplest ways to help empower women is by making donations to NGOs that are dedicated to women. Organisations like AIDHA, Crib Society, SCWO and Wings are tremendously focused on assisting women in their endeavours and providing them with security. Do your research before you decide whom to make your generous donation to. Remember that a little help can go a long way.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provide_Education\"><\/span><strong>Provide Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12963\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Provide-Education-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Provide-Education\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Provide-Education-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Provide-Education-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Provide-Education-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Provide-Education-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Provide-Education-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All good things begin at home, likewise, women empowerment should start from your home. Educate your mother, sister, daughter and even house help with the basic women\u2019s rights, their capabilities and that their voice matters. Make them understand how precious and important they are to society.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_Small_Businesses\"><\/span><strong>Support Small Businesses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12964\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Support-small-business-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Support-small-business\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Support-small-business-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Support-small-business-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Support-small-business-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Support-small-business-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Support-small-business-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to extend your support to women is by helping them and their businesses grow. Either purchase products as Women\u2019s Day gifts from female-run organisations or broadcast them on social media platforms. From clothing brands like Collate the Label, home water machine companies like SodaStream, artificial intelligence firms like ADDO AI to finance educating companies like Miss Kaya, women are present in every possible field.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Begin_at_an_Early_Stage\"><\/span><strong>Begin at an Early Stage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12965\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Begin-early-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Begin-early\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Begin-early-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Begin-early-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Begin-early-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Begin-early-1140x1520.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One&#8217;s focal point should not just be adult women. Women empowerment can begin at an early stage with young daughters. Introduce self-affirmations to your daughter to make her believe in herself and that she is no less than a superwoman. Confident, courageous and bold girls are what the future world needs.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encourage_all_Activities\"><\/span><strong>Encourage all Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12966\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Encourage-activities-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Encourage-activities\" width=\"810\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Encourage-activities-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Encourage-activities-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Encourage-activities-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Encourage-activities-810x648.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Encourage-activities-1140x912.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get rid of the stigma that women are supposed to be dainty and gentle. There are all types of women who are involved in various fields like sports, beauty, finance, gym and law. Encourage the ladies around you to do what their heart desires irrespective of others&#8217; opinions. A woman should not be subjected to other people\u2019s perceptions and the biggest step you can take is to make them believe it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_an_NGO\"><\/span><strong>Start an NGO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12967\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Start-NGO.jpg\" alt=\"Start-NGO\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Start-NGO.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Start-NGO-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Those who wish to take things directly into their own hands should start an NGO that targets a women empowerment section. Whether you look into female education and sanitation or employment, your work will no doubt help womanhood achieve new heights. Also, there are never too many NGOs. The more the better, as we will only benefit with more good deeds.<\/p>\n<p>It is never too late to help another woman achieve greatness on a personal or professional front. As a <a href=\"\/gifts\/womens-day\">Women\u2019s Day gift<\/a>, empower yourself and others to advance in life. For strong and fearless women to change the world equally brave women must support them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are aware of how and why Women\u2019s Day came to be but you probably don\u2019t know how much or how little you are doing to achieve its cause. International Women\u2019s day is celebrated on 8th March to commemorate the economic, political, social and cultural achievements of women. 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