Supporting the well-being and resilience of women

Women and girls continue to be most affected by global challenges; disproportionately impacted by social and economic crises and armed conflicts.

Economic hardship disproportionately affects women, and this inequality is amplified by factors such as climate change and conflict. In 2024, 24.3 million more women than men lived in extreme poverty. At this rate, projections suggest eradicating extreme poverty among women could take another 137 years.
Globally, there is a deeply concerning persistence of gender-based and sexual violence against women and girls. Globally, nearly one in three women, or approximately 736 million, has experienced physical and/or sexual violence at least once and intensifying forced displacement globally continues to expose girls and women to gender-based violence.

These factors are intrinsically linked and tend to reinforce each other with multiplied consequences. Yet, only 4% of bilateral international aid programs have the primary objective of supporting them.

That’s why we are proud of our ambition to support the wellbeing, empowerment and resilience of 5 million women through our philanthropic efforts by 2030.

The L’Oréal Fund for Women

At L’Oréal, we have long been committed to making a positive contribution to society but the time has come to accelerate our efforts. We want to demonstrate that companies can be part of the solution to the challenges the world is facing.

To address urgent social challenges, we have created L'Oréal Fund for Women, a 130-million-euro charitable endowment fund to support on the ground organizations and local charities helping highly vulnerable women.

Created in 2020 to address social emergencies exacerbated by the pandemic, L’Oréal renewed this endowment for a period of five years (2026-2030) with the aim to contribute, among other philanthropic supports, to enhancing the well-being, empowerment and resilience of 5 million women by 2030.

The L'Oréal Fund for Women is dedicated to transforming the lives of women and girls in highly vulnerable situations. In a context where inequality gaps are widening and women’s rights are still often challenged, this commitment aims to strengthen civil society’s fundings, that remain critical.

To amplify its impact and address these challenges and working with expert associations and NGOs, the Fund will focus on four key areas of impact: economic empowerment, education, fight against violence, and access to sexual and reproductive health.

Example :

Les Maisons des Femmes – France

Supporting Women’s Empowerment: The Maison des Femmes Initiative in the Fight Against Violence

Founded by Ghada Hatem-Gantzer, the first Maison des Femmes opened its doors in Saint-Denis with the mission of providing comprehensive support to women who have experienced violence, particularly migrant women. The goal was to offer a secure space where these women could rebuild their lives.

Since its creation, the L'Oréal for Women Fund has been a dedicated partner, supporting the work of the Maisons des Femmes, vital structures for women victims of violence in France. Today, the Maisons des Femmes are key players in the fight against violence towards women. Through targeted programs, such as legal, psychological, and professional support, these houses empower women to regain their independence and rebuild their lives after experiencing violence.

Over the years, the Maisons des Femmes have assisted thousands of women, providing them with crucial support in their journey toward recovery. The impact of this initiative has been further amplified with the creation of Réseau Restart in 2024, which aims to replicate this successful model in more regions across France, ensuring that even more women have access to the essential services they need.

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Source: L’Oréal For The Future Program}

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