Saturday 11 July 2026 | Virginia Water
Walk for Women 2026
Walk for Women returns for its 23rd year, bringing people together in solidarity to support women and girls across rural India.
Last year, thanks to an incredible community of supporters, we raised £6,837 including Gift Aid. We hope to build on that momentum in 2026 and reach even more women through grassroots programmes led by our partners in India.
👉 Donate or support the walk here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/walkforwomen2026
About the Cause
Walk for Women supports a range of powerful, women led initiatives through Action Village India, working alongside grassroots organisations across India.
Supporting women with disabilities in Tamil Nadu
Across Minjur and Ellapuram, women with disabilities and their families are building more secure and dignified lives.
• 1,300 people have joined Self Help Groups
• Over 1,100 now hold disability ID cards
• Health camps, rehabilitation and livelihood support are strengthening independence
Keeping girls in education in Bihar and Jharkhand
More than 1,100 girls are supported to stay in school through:
• School fees, uniforms and learning materials
• Community engagement to challenge barriers to girls’ education
• Tuition and mentoring support
Building livelihoods in coastal Odisha
Women around Chilika Lake are forming Self Help Groups to:
• Start small businesses and poultry farming
• Strengthen financial independence
• Lead environmental action such as cyclone protection through plantation
Strengthening resilience in Madhya Pradesh
Indigenous and marginalised women are:
• Building small businesses and savings groups
• Accessing skills training
• Increasing resilience to climate change
Across all of these programmes, a common thread runs through: women organising, supporting one another, and creating change within their communities.
Stories of Empowerment
Supporting a sister with disability
After their parents passed away, Mahalakshmi returned home to care for her sister Devi. Unable to work, she struggled financially. Through a local support group, she received a small grant to buy two goats and create an income from home.
“Now that I am self sufficient, I am in a better position to take care of Devi and myself.”
Returning to education
Sumanti Soren from Jharkhand was forced to leave school at 15 after losing her parents. With support from the programme, she returned to education, passed her exams, and now hopes to build a career.
“I am deeply thankful for the support I received. It has given me confidence and hope for the future.”
What Your Donation Can Do
Your support directly contributes to life changing opportunities:
• £30 can cover a girl’s school fees or stationery for a year
• £40 can support a month of teaching materials for a tuition centre
• £50 can fund a workshop on accessing government schemes
• £60 can support gender awareness sessions in a community
• £90 can fund training for a woman to build a livelihood skill
• £100 can help start a small income generating activity
• £150 can provide a computer for a digital learning centre
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference.
What to Expect on the Day
The walk lasts around 2 to 3 hours and covers approximately 5 miles. It is open to all ages and abilities.
After the walk, we gather for a relaxed picnic, a chance to connect, and to learn more about the work supported through Action Village India.
Join the Walk
Location: Virginia Water
Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
If you would like to join, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
Organise Your Own Walk
You are very welcome to organise a walk in your own area.
The Action Village India team can support you with guidance and resources.
Stay Connected
Join the Walk for Women WhatsApp group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GWmzWUGud0B0hratpFa6ok
Support the Campaign
If you cannot attend, you can still make a huge impact by donating or sharing the campaign with your network.
👉 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/walkforwomen2026
Sharing the page can increase donations significantly and help us reach more women and girls.
In Solidarity
Thank you for being part of Walk for Women 2026.
Together, we are supporting dignity, independence, and collective strength.
Pallavi Modha
Event Organiser