Boticca's Collection for Women for Women International on International Women's Day

This year for International Women's Day, Boticca is celebrating with a special collaboration with Women for Women International, an organization that helps women in war-torn countries develop the skills they need to provide for themselves and their families. Five of Boticca's independent designers created exclusive pieces to raise money for this wonderful cause- all profits will go straight to Women for Women. Each designer has created an item that reflects the strength and character of women in the world today. View the special collection below, and help support sisters around the world!

At just 22, Alliance Ntakwinja is the mother of four children. She survived a brutal gang rape in 2005 and since has suffered difficult and dangerous births. Through it all, her family stayed together and now Alliance is learning to make soap in Women for Women International's program. Her new skills have helped her save money and she hopes to buy a home soon. 

Esther lives in Rwanda, where she survived a brutal war that tore countless families apart. She joined Women for Women International's program and with her sponsor's support, Esther learned to make jewelry and market her wares. Esther is now thriving and earning an income for her family. 

At just 20 years old, Euphrasie Mykanyarwaya was raped and forced to marry her attacker. He abused her throughout her marriage and tried to keep her out of Women for Women International's program. Five years later, Euphrasie is now using the skills she learned in the program to make and sell her own jewelry. Her husband knows he can't beat her anymore and now, she sends her five children to school.

Nooria joined Women for Women's program against her husband's wishes. He needs constant care as a result of injuries he sustained during the Afghan civil war and thanks to the program, Nooria is making a dent in his medical bills. She learned to monetize her embroidery skills and is hoping to start a cooperative with other women. 

Ramize Rexhepi is from Kosovo. She enrolled in the program to learn about growing her own food, but is now selling her food at the market. When she first began taking her food to the local market, her family laughed, saying they couldn't imagine a woman selling anything at the market. Now she is a successful businesswoman, looking to join with a group of women to consolidate their wares and unify production.