Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation: Gender-based violence prevention through education and advocacy
The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where women are safe and free to live boldly and fearlessly, without objectification and harassment. Founded in memory of Vanessa T. Marcotte who was tragically killed on a walk, the foundation promotes safety awareness and gender equality through education, advocacy, and self-defense training.
What you should know:
Established after the tragic killing of Vanessa Marcotte in 2016 while she was out for a walk near her family home.
Focuses on preventing gender-based violence through safety education and cultural change.
Offers self-defense workshops and safety seminars to empower women and girls across the U.S.
Funds programs that mentor youth and challenge gender stereotypes that lead to objectification and harassment, supporting long-term societal change.
Uses community-based education and awareness campaigns to foster long-term change in attitudes toward women’s safety, offering an example for similar community-based prevention strategies.
Learn more: https://www.vanessatmarcottefoundation.org/
