On September 9th, the Kering Foundation proudly hosted its 3rd Caring for Women Dinner in New York City, an event dedicated to raising awareness about gender-based violence and supporting three remarkable NGOs in their essential work to aid survivors and drive cultural change. The beneficiaries of this year’s event were: Girl Effect, It’s On Us, NNEDV.

"Gender-based violence knows no boundaries. It crosses borders, cultures, and socio-economic lines. It is a calamity that affects the daily lives of women, and tears at the very fabric of our humanity," said Pinault. "At the Kering Foundation, we believe that continuous action is necessary, especially in the important work of prevention, to stop to cycles of violence.”

The event was co-hosted by Salma Hayek Pinault, François-Henri Pinault, Camila Alves McConaughey, Matthew McConaughey, Carmelo Anthony, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Urs Fischer, Kim Kardashian, Donatella Versace, Naomi Watts, and Billy Crudup.

The evening brought together 200 prominent guests from the worlds of art, media, entertainment, and fashion for an intimate dinner. Highlights of the night included a powerful keynote speech by award-winning actor and dedicated activist Viola Davis and an auction featuring unique items and experiences from Kering’s Houses. The event was masterfully emceed by the amazing Gayle King and concluded with a vibrant performance by singer-songwriter Raye.

About the NGOs and the funded projects:

Girl Effect

Girl Effect unlocks the power of girls by connecting them to essential services that help them stay in school, keep from getting pregnant, learn life skills, get vaccinated, and stay safe from gender-based violence. Reaching 50 million young people, Girl Effect’s impactful content and programs support girls holistically, empowering them to reimagine and aspire to a different future.
Building on our work in India, funds raised will launch an innovative program tackling gender-based violence online and creating digital safe spaces to enable girls to unleash their full potential. https://girleffect.org/

It's On Us

It’s On Us aims to build the movement combatting campus sexual assault by empowering students of all identities, especially young men, to address cultural norms at the root of sexual harm. As the largest nonprofit in the U.S. committed to sexual violence prevention among college students, its 300+ campus chapters have held over 10,000 events in 50 states. Additional funding for It’s On Us will expand more chapter networks to minority-serving institutions (MSIs), and create specific workshops for students historically excluded from mainstream programming, such as LGBTQIA+ students and students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). https://itsonus.org/

National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

Founded in 1990, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) represents 56 states and U.S. territorial coalitions against domestic violence, supporting over 2,000 local programs and millions of survivors annually. NNEDV’s mission is to create a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists. Amplifying survivor voices is crucial to NNEDV’s work, as their experiences and perspectives drive survivor-centered change. Funds raised will elevate their voices, enhance outreach efforts, and improve support services and policies - ensuring that survivor experiences are at the forefront of driving meaningful change. https://nnedv.org/

Photo by Craig Barritt