Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Annah Stretton RAWs into the Waikato
Annah Stretton RAWs into the Waikato
Today
Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Annah
Stretton announced the launch of her new support program,
Reclaiming Another Woman – RAW.
RAW provides a platform
for capable and successful women to walk alongside a woman
that is ready to try to exit Women’s Refuge and begin to
re-build her life.
The service will be piloted in the
Waikato beginning in February 2014.
“Through RAW,
capable women - including myself - will set aside the time
to offer a guiding hand, a trusted ear and a confidante,”
Annah explains. “With this one-on-one support, from
someone who will never judge but always listen and has
certainly lived a very different life, I believe that these
women can begin to identify new pathways forward and begin
to explore a range of new options and hopefully ignite some
very necessary self-belief.”
The mentor offers company and support and together, with the RAW program can endeavour to break what is an extremely vicious and destructive cycle within this country.
“I cannot and will not stand by while we as a Nation continue to undervalue women. I surround myself with some of the most capable women New Zealand has to offer through business and other organizations every day and I have made it my personal priority to ensure they respect and value themselves as I do… but I cannot be there for every woman in New Zealand.”
If you or someone you know is interested
in becoming a RAW supportee contact rebecca@raw.org.nz
To
learn more about RAW or visit www.raw.org.nz
Follow RAW
on Facebook www.facebook.com/reclaiminganotherwoman
ABOUT ANNAH STRETTON:
Annah Stretton is the founder
of the Annah Stretton fashion label and is a wildly
successful New Zealand entrepreneur, author and speaker.
With an online following of over 210,000, over 30 retail
stores, 3 books and a strong business leadership programme
under her belt, Annah frequently appears in the media and on
stage discussing everything from entrepreneurialism, living
fearlessly, females in the work force, right through to her
philanthropic efforts which provide substantial support to a
very wide range of charitable groups and organisations
across New Zealand. In September, 2013 Annah released her
third book, Rock the Boat. She has also been the recipient
of the coveted Veuve Clicquot Award.
www.annahstretton.com
www.annahstretton.me
ends
Gordon Campbell: On What’s Wrong With The Treaty Principles Bill
Te Pāti Māori: Government’s First Year A ‘Catastrophe For Māori’
Department Of Internal Affairs: Samoan Citizenship Bill Passes Into Law
NZ National Party: National Acknowledges The Passing Of Hon Nikki Kaye
Mana Mokopuna: Children And Young People Share Vital Insights On Healing From Family Violence And Sexual Violence In New Report
NZ Government: PM Marks One Year In Government
Helen Clark Foundation: Helen Clark Foundation Calls For Political Action To Reduce The Prevalence Of Junk Food And Improve Health Outcomes
