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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 7h

When girls learn, communities thrive. 📚

The #WGMF supports charities breaking down barriers to education, giving girls the chance to dream, achieve and lead.

The best part? Every donation can be doubled until 15 Oct.
👉 https://bit.ly/WGMF2025

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Marie Colvin Journalists' Network @mariecolvinnet.bsky.social · 1d

We asked our members: What does it mean to be part of the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬' 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤?

Hear their powerful testimonies! 🩵

〰️Help us build resilience amongst Arab women journalists by supporting our @biggive.bsky.social campaign:

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#MCJN #WGMF #Women

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Marie Colvin Journalists' Network @mariecolvinnet.bsky.social · 2d

✨ We're so close to 𝟓𝟎%! ✨

Our fundraiser is just steps away from halfway — and we’re aiming to get there tonight! Now’s the perfect time to give 💙

Every donation will be matched 🟰 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭!

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#WGMF #MCJN @biggive.bsky.social

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Make Space for Girls @makespaceforgirls.bsky.social · 2d

Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 1d

#Day2 and the #WGMF is in full swing! 🎉

Every donation made today will be doubled, while funds last: that’s twice the support, twice the opportunities, twice the impact for women and girls everywhere.

Have your donation doubled today - https://bit.ly/WGMF2025

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 5d

📅 Save the date!

For just one week, every donation made to support refugee women will be DOUBLED.

At a time of increasing hostility towards people seeking safety, your support is needed more than ever.

⏰ Weds 8 Oct, 12pm - Weds 15 Oct, 12pm

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@biggive.bsky.social #WGMF

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Many refugee women in the UK face disbelief, trauma, and poverty due to a harsh asylum system. We provide a …

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 4d

We want to be able to offer this experience to even more autistic girls, especially those in the most isolated areas. You can help! Donate via the @biggive.bsky.social before noon on the 15th your donation will be DOUBLED! 👉 https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE #WGMF

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Marie Colvin Journalists' Network @mariecolvinnet.bsky.social · 2d

A message from MCJN’s mentor Hind Hassan:
Support 𝐌𝐂𝐉𝐍 in building resilience among Arab women journalists.

💙 Our @biggive.bsky.social 7-day fundraiser is LIVE ➖help us provide training, resources & safety.

📲 Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#UKcharity #WGMF #WomenJournos

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Theatre for a Change @tfacafrica.bsky.social · 2d

Today is the day — @biggive.bsky.social donations are OPEN!

🎯 Goal £10,000 | ⏰ Now–15 Oct, 12pm (UK) | ✨ Every gift doubled

Support us in Improving the Health of Female Prisoners in Malawi at Kachere Prison, by donating and resharing!

Give here 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 2d

A huge thank you to the charity ambassadors supporting our #WGMF.

💜 200+ charities
📅 8- 15 October only
💥 Every donation DOUBLED whilst match funds last

Join us. Support women & girls. Double the difference.

👉 BigGive.org

Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 2d

The #WGMF is LIVE! 🚨

For one week only, every pound you give will be doubled.
£10 = £20. £50 = £100.

That’s 2x the impact for 200+ charities protecting rights, unlocking opportunities & building brighter futures for women and girls worldwide.

Double your impact today: https://bit.ly/WGMF2025

Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 2d

We’re almost live! 🚨 In just 3 hours, the #WGMF opens. For 7 days, every pound you give will be doubled, supporting women and girls across the UK and beyond.

Set your reminders: Midday today
Make your donation: https://bit.ly/WGMF2025
Together, we can make double the difference

Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 3d

Just 1 day to go! The #WGMF goes live tomorrow.

Over 200 incredible charities supporting women and girls are ready to make a difference, and every donation can be doubled. Twice the impact. Twice the change.

8th October | 12pm midday | https://bit.ly/WGMF2025

Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 9d

One week to go! ⏳

From 8–15 October, donations in the #WGMF can be doubled, investing in projects that protect rights, expand opportunities, and build stronger communities for women and girls worldwide.

Explore the participating charities: https://bit.ly/WGMF2025

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 16d

200+ charities. One mission. Endless impact. 💜

From 8–15 Oct, the #WGMF will support over 200 incredible charities empowering women and girls worldwide. Every pound you give can be doubled, making your support go twice as far.

Watch to find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy7...

Women and Girls Match Fund 2025: Campaign Video (#WGMF)

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Sep 10

In just 4 weeks, the Women & Girls Match Fund returns to BigGive.org - a seven-day match funded campaign powering charities that help women and girls dream freely, achieve proudly and live boldly.
Save the date: 8–15 October
Double the donation. Double the difference.

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Aug 21

If you're taking part in the #ChristmasChallenge, now’s the time to lock in your pledgers!

Remember:
✔️ Pledgers help double donations
✔️ You need £1,000 in pledges to be eligible for Champion funds
✔️ Deadline: Friday 29 August 2025

Find out more: biggive.org/christmas-ch...

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Jun 12

Christmas... in June?! We know - summer’s barely started and here we are talking tinsel & match funding. But the UK’s biggest match funding campaign waits for no one.

If you’re part of a charity (or know one!), now’s the time to apply: biggive.org/christmas-ch...

#ChristmasIsHere

Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Jun 5

Applications are open!🎄Be part of our #ChristmasChallenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign!

Last year, an incredible £44.7 million was raised for 1267 charities, helping to make a BIG difference during the festive season. Charities can apply now: biggive.org/christmas-challenge/

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The Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest match-funded campaign. For seven days, the challenge offers supporters of participating charities the opportunity to double their donations — and, in doing ...

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Apr 29

WOW. Just... wow.

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've raised over £8 million in this year's #GreenMatchFund! 💚

Every single donation will help support environmental charities creating real, lasting change for our planet. Thank you for making a world of difference. 🌱🌎

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Apr 29

Just 3 hours to go!

#GreenMatchFund is coming to an end – but there’s still time to make a HUGE impact! All donations, whilst match funds last, will be doubled right up until 12pm (midday) today.

Don’t miss this final chance, donate now: bit.ly/GMF25Social
📷 Earth Trust

Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Apr 24

It's #GreenMatchFund #Day3 and we’re cleaning up for our communities. With the planet getting greener, the air gets cleaner and who doesn't want that? We've raised an amazing amount so far but still have a way to go. Make your planet-saving donation today: bit.ly/GMF25Social

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Michael O'Mara Books @omarabooks.bsky.social · Apr 22

We are proud to support @biggive.bsky.social as they DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE.

Visit donate.biggive.org/green-match-... between midday 22nd-29th April. Choose from over 300 brilliant green charities to give to, and your donation will be doubled!

#GreenMatchFund #EarthDay #241nature

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Apr 22

Our #GreenMatchFund is now live! 🌱

This #Earthday, until the 29th April, your donations to 300+ green charities can be matched, meaning DOUBLE the support for charities fighting to protect and preserve our planet.

Give now to make BIG savings! 🌍 bit.ly/GMF25Social

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · Apr 9

One week. One planet-saving deal.

Get ready to have your donations to over 300 impactful charities doubled from the 22nd-29th of April in our #GreenMatchFund!

Your donation, our match = DOUBLE the difference!

Browse the charities & get inspired: bit.ly/GMF25Social

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