healing in action
A YEAR OF GROWTH AND RESISTANCE
Hope
is essential to any political struggle for radical change when the overall social climate promotes disillusionment and despair."
—BELL HOOKS
PHOTO (L to R): Tarana Burke, ‘me too.’ Movement Founder and Chief Vision Officer; Dani Ayers, Chief Executive Officer
dear survivors and allies,
In a year marked by intensifying political headwinds and coordinated attacks on bodily autonomy, reproductive rights, and racial justice, me too. International has responded by expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and building unprecedented power for survivors. As we reflect on 2024, we see both sobering challenges and revolutionary possibilities — a landscape that demands our continued courage, vision, and collective action in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
This year emerged as a pivotal moment in our organization’s journey, as we stepped boldly onto the global stage while remaining deeply rooted in our commitment to those most impacted by SGBV – Black women, communities of color, those across gender and sexuality spectrums, and those with disabilities. The launch of our global network at the Ford Foundation Free Futures Conference during UNGA marked a watershed moment, bringing together organizations and advocates who share our vision for a world free from sexual violence. Our presence at 2024 events, such as the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, England, the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, and the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) Forum in Thailand, are an exclamation point on the universal need for survivor-centered approaches while deepening our understanding of the unique ways communities worldwide are confronting SGBV.
Domestically, our partnership with Black Voters Matter took us directly into communities across Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, where we engaged in crucial conversations about the inseparable connection between racial justice and survivor justice. These gatherings reinforced what we’ve always known – that the path to ending SGBV runs through our most impacted
communities, and that survivor justice is fundamental to all social justice movements.
During the 2024 election season, we led a powerful Survivors Vote campaign, alongside the co-anchor leadership of Justice for Migrant Women and National Women’s Law Center, and our partners in the Survivors’ Agenda network. We laid the groundwork for a powerful new electoral constituency in bringing together survivors and direct service providers who are often excluded from policy discussions. We're building a voting bloc that understands its power and is prepared to demand the changes our communities need.
Even as we expand our reach, we remain committed to meeting survivors where they are. The enhancement of our Survivor’s Sanctuary platform reflects our dedication to making healing more accessible and user-friendly, ensuring that every survivor can embark on their journey with dignity and agency.
As we look toward 2025, we are energized by the growing strength of our movement and the deepening of our impact. Despite — and because of – the challenges we face, we are forging ahead with renewed determination. Our work has never been more vital, and our community has never been stronger or more united in purpose.
me too. International remains unwavering in our vision of a world where survivor justice is understood as fundamental to human rights and social justice. Together, we are building a future where healing is accessible to everyone, where survivors’ voices shape policy, and where our collective power transforms systems of oppression into pathways for justice.
In solidarity and strength,
Tarana Burke Founder and Chief Vision Officer
Dani Ayers Chief Executive Officer
PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS
expanding survivor healing & advocacy
At me too. International, our mission to support survivors and advance social justice took on new dimensions in 2024. Through innovative programs, transformative partnerships, and survivor-led initiatives, we strengthened access to healing resources, deepened community engagement, and mobilized for systemic change.
With the ongoing expansion of Survivor’s Sanctuary, we introduced new tools to support survivors in their healing journeys, including an encrypted storytelling platform and enhanced mental health partnerships that provide access to free and low-cost therapy. Our work to bridge gaps in healing services was strengthened by collaborations with partner organizations like Our Wave, BetterHelp, and The Breathe Network. We worked to ensure that survivors could access trauma-informed support in increased ways that best met their needs.
Beyond individual healing, we also focused on movement-building and policy change. Our partnership with Black Voters Matter brought survivor justice into the electoral space through the ‘Survivor Justice is Racial Justice’ Get Out the Vote Bus Tour, which mobilized communities in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Carrying forward the momentum of the Get Out the Vote campaign, our Survivors Vote campaign launched as a national effort to empower survivors as a voting bloc and a political force for legislative change.
belief that healing is political, advocacy is necessary, and survivors are leading the way.
GROWTH IN THE SANCTUARY
In 2024, our Survivor’s Sanctuary platform continued to grow, expanding its reach and deepening its impact. Guided by insights from our focus group, we implemented key improvements to enhance accessibility—most notably, integrating audio-visual elements into healing lessons. Today, 95% of Survivor’s Sanctuary lessons include audio or video components, ensuring a more inclusive experience for our members.
The launch of the Survivor’s Sanctuary dashboard at the end of 2023 laid the groundwork for expanded resources in 2024, including the introduction of Survivorship Stories, an encrypted storytelling platform, and the Member Resources tab.
SURVIVORSHIP STORIES:
A STORYTELLING PLATFORM
Another significant addition to the Survivor’s Sanctuary dashboard is Survivorship Stories, an anonymous digital space where survivors can reclaim their narratives, share their experiences, and connect with a supportive community. Launched in collaboration with Our Wave — a collective of engineers, designers, and researchers dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual harm—this platform fosters healing, solidarity, and collective empowerment.
Since its launch, Survivorship Stories has featured new survivor narratives, with over 2,200 views and engagements to date.
The Member Resources tab provides Survivor’s Sanctuary members with seamless, oneclick access to ‘me too.’ resources, along with support from our partners—BetterHelp, which offers Survivor’s Sanctuary members threemonth therapy vouchers, and The Breathe Network, which provides access to its extensive catalog of survivor-created healing curricula. Each resource meets members at different points in their healing journey.
Currently, all resources are offered to members at no cost. In 2025, we will continue building strategic partnerships to expand access to free and low-cost healing resources for the Survivor’s Sanctuary community.
The platform not only allows survivors to share their journeys but also provides a space for community interaction. This portal is a powerful addition to Survivor’s Sanctuary, offering members a space to share resilience, survivorship, joy, and reclamation— strengthening the movement to end sexual violence through storytelling and solidarity.
COMMUNITY HEALING SERIES
The Survivor’s Sanctuary Community Healing Series was our first major effort to bring Survivor’s Sanctuary content into a public setting, fostering deeper engagement and community-building. This five-part virtual series, held bimonthly from October 2023 to June 2024, created a space for survivors to explore various healing modalities and justicecentered conversations.
Each session featured esteemed scholars and practitioners dedicated to survivor justice, including Tarana Burke, Erica Woodland, Dr. shena young, Dr. Sami Schalk, and Joshua Bee Alafia. Topics ranged from the origins and impact of the ‘me too.’ Movement, to writing
on pleasure, the practice of qigong, healing justice, and embodied healing.
Over the course of the series, survivors participated in meaningful discussions and practices that deepened their healing journeys. The success of this initiative has set the foundation for continuing and expanding the series in the next year.
PHOTO: (counterclockwise)
Tarana Burke, dr. shena young, Dr. Sami Schalk, Joshua Bee Alafia
With 2024 marking a pivotal election year, we turned our focus to building political power within our communities, marginalized voices were not just heard but mobilized for change.
Understanding that the fight against sexual violence is deeply tied to broader struggles for racial and social justice, we committed to harnessing the power of storytelling, digital organizing, and community engagement to drive meaningful action.
PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS
building political power
‘SURVIVOR
JUSTICE IS RACIAL JUSTICE’ GET OUT THE VOTE BUS TOUR
We joined forces with Black Voters Matter, a national civic engagement organization, and launched the “Survivor Justice is Racial Justice” campaign — a groundbreaking partnership to address the intersection of sexual violence and racial injustice. Recognizing that survivor justice is inherently connected to racial justice, our campaign was
aimed at empowering marginalized voices and reshaping the narrative around the role of SGBV in Black, Brown and other marginalized communities through grassroots organizing, advocacy, and community engagement.
As part of this initiative, we began a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) bus tour, traveling to Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, over the course of three months. Using our voter toolkit, we engaged with communities to discuss how important it is to understand the
policies that reflect a commitment to eradicating intersecting injustices like racism and sexual violence as they research their choices for political office. We also provided critical information on Address Confidentiality Programs, which help protect survivors of violence as they vote. This effort amplified the voices of those most affected by SGBV, as well as voter suppression, providing them with tools to advocate for systemic change.
With NewsOne as our official media partner, the campaign featured a PSA, exclusive digital assets, and two op-eds that deepened the conversation around survivors’ rights and voter access. Read the op-eds here:
+ Unifying Movements: How me too. and Black Voters Matter Advocate For Black Survivors
+ Survivor Justice Is Racial Justice: ‘me too.’ And Black Voters Matter Address Systemic Issues For 2024 Election
Special thanks to our community partners: Empowered Survivor, The Afiya Center, Houston Society for Change, and the Houston Metro Chapter of National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and to the many survivors, advocates, and community members who showed up in support of this movement. This campaign helped us reach thousands of voters, raise critical awareness about the barriers survivors face, and empower communities with tools to advocate for lasting change. The overwhelming engagement—both in person and online—demonstrated the urgent need for policies that protect survivors’ rights and expand voter access. This initiative was just the beginning, and we remain committed to amplifying survivor voices and pushing for meaningful legislative action.
PHOTO: (top and bottom) Members of Black Voters Matter and me too. International gather in Atlanta, GA with community members.
THE SURVIVORS’ AGENDA ‘SURVIVORS VOTE’ CAMPAIGN
Building on the momentum of our partnership with Black Voters Matter, we deepened our commitment to political empowerment by centering survivors in the fight for systemic change. As part of our GOTV efforts, the Survivors’ Agenda network launched Survivors Vote, a national campaign designed to amplify the political power of survivors of sexual violence. Grounded in the belief that survivors play a crucial role in shaping policies and systems, this campaign aimed to organize and elevate survivor voices in civic engagement and ensure their experiences influenced legislative action.
Survivors’ Agenda is a network of U.S.-based survivor justice organizations whose mission is to:
+ center the voices of survivors in the national conversation on sexual violence;
+ foster policy and narrative alignment among survivor justice organizations;
+ advance joint organizing strategies with a civic engagement lens;
+ invest in the capacity and skills of survivor justice advocates; and
+ mobilize survivors and those who care about ending sexual violence as a powerful force to hold policymakers accountable, shift public perception, and inspire action.
As one of three anchor organizations leading the Survivors’ Agenda, alongside Justice for Migrant Women and National Women’s Law Center, and as fiscal sponsor for the project, we understand that political power is essential to lasting change. The Survivors Vote campaign was a groundbreaking initiative designed to build survivor power and establish survivors as a recognized voting bloc capable of shaping and shifting electoral politics. By emphasizing that addressing sexual violence is essential to building safe and equitable communities, the campaign mobilized survivors and allies through educational outreach, strategic partnerships, and advocacy efforts to support policies that prioritize healing, justice, and systemic change.
Since its launch in 2020, the Survivors’ Agenda has convened and aligned the ecosystem of survivor justice organizations with thoughtfulness and care. Survivors’ Agenda helps survivors' potential as a civic and political force.
Campaign Highlights & Impact: Building a National Survivor Constituency
The campaign laid the foundation for a national network of survivors who are not only engaged in civic action but are also recognized as a political force. By launching at the National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC), with 2,000+ direct service providers and systems change advocates from the field, we leveraged a major platform to introduce Survivors Vote to advocates, organizers, and policymakers. In collaboration with survivor justice organizations, we facilitated a national video call on August 29, and released an open letter, amplifying survivor concerns about the election’s outcome and its impact on safety, rights, and access to resources.
Expanding Access to Voting for Survivors
Ensuring survivors could safely and confidently exercise their right to vote was a critical pillar of the campaign.
To support this, we developed key resources, including:
+ A Survivors Vote microsite, serving as an evergreen hub for voter engagement;
+ a voter registration guide tailored to survivors’ unique needs;
+ and 52 state-based and regional Address Confidentiality Program fact sheets, ensuring survivors seeking privacy protections could navigate the voting process securely.
Intersectional Organizing & Voter Engagement
Recognizing the interconnected nature of voter suppression and gender-based violence, we collaborated with organizations like GirlTREK to deepen engagement with historically marginalized communities. Through community organizing and digital outreach, we expanded survivor participation and strengthened alliances with other justice movements. At the heart of our voter engagement efforts was the #SurvivorsAgenda Pledge, calling on voters to advocate for policies that:
+ Protect survivors’ rights
+ End systemic discrimination
+ Ensure access to healthcare, housing, and workplace protections
The campaign culminated in a celebration of National Survivors Vote Day on November 2nd, an effort where organizations, community groups, and individuals wore Survivors Vote swag while actively engaging in their communities. This public demonstration reinforced the political power of survivors and their ability to influence policies that create a future centered on justice, equity, and collective healing. Over 640 individuals took the pledge!
The strong response to the Survivors Vote campaign affirmed the necessity of ongoing survivor-centered political engagement. As we move forward, we remain committed to expanding survivor participation in the electoral process, strengthening advocacy efforts, and ensuring that survivors’ voices continue to shape the policies that impact their lives. This campaign was not just about a single election—it was about building a movement. Survivors are a powerful political force, and together, we are transforming survivor justice into a lasting political priority.
This year, Survivors Vote motivated more people to participate civically using an explicit survivor justice lens. It increased civic engagement and voting among survivors and individuals who share goals about ending sexual violence and forming a powerful constituency.
In 2024, our communications efforts were instrumental in shaping the narrative around survivor justice, fostering healing-centered conversations, and elevating the voices of those most impacted by SGBV.
Through powerful storytelling, strategic partnerships, and dynamic digital campaigns, we expanded our reach, deepened engagement, and ensured that survivors saw themselves reflected in the movement.
Across social media, we created space for education, affirmation, and action, reinforcing our commitment to a survivor-centered, trauma-informed digital presence. From celebrating Black leaders in the survivor justice movement to launching communitycentered resources, our content not only informed but also inspired thousands to engage in collective healing and advocacy.
Through intentional and responsive communications, we continued to disrupt harmful narratives, amplify the work of survivor-led initiatives, and bridge critical gaps in access to healing resources.
UPLIFTING CHANGEMAKERS AND FOSTERING CONVERSATIONS
Our social media platforms have been a space for healing, affirmation, and action, amplifying the voices and experiences of survivors worldwide.
In February 2024, we celebrated Black History Month by recognizing the profound contributions of Black leaders, past and present, in the Survivor Justice movement. This campaign showcased the remarkable resilience, bravery, and impactful work of activists and advocates who have significantly influenced the journey towards healing and empowerment in our communities.
We also honored Black History Month with our “Love Letter to Black Men,” a powerful message of care, accountability, and acknowledgment, and recognizing Black men and boys as survivors.
While 1 in 10 children will undergo some form of child sexual abuse before turning 18, research on how this statistic affects Black boys is limited, which is telling in itself about how Black boys are left out of the conversation. Nevertheless, there’s a wealth of evidence indicating a significant number of Black boys have endured such experiences. Unfortunately, there’s a glaring lack of supportive and safe spaces for Black men who’ve suffered from sexual violence to seek help and find healing.
Beginning with our love for Black men was a vital step in an ongoing effort to close any perceived gap between our work and the wider community, especially any perception that our Movement doesn’t see Black men, and men as a whole, as part of the solution to end sexual violence. Our Love Letter to Black Men was an invitation to deeper engagement within our communities, and opened up pathways for future conversations.
The following month, in honor of Women’s History Month, we expanded this series with A Love Letter to Black Women and Femme Survivors. Black women face the secondhighest rate of sexual violence in the United States, with 1 in 4 Black girls experiencing sexual abuse before the age of 18.1 The crisis extends even further for Black trans women and non-binary femmes, with as many as 50 percent and 65 percent, respectively, reporting experiences of sexual violence in their lifetimes.2
Our work, grounded in the principles of Black feminism, recognizes that the fight for survivor justice must be intersectional, centering those most impacted by systemic violence. Through initiatives like A Love Letter to Black Women and Femme Survivors, we not only acknowledge the disproportionate harm faced by Black women, girls, trans women, and non-binary femmes, but we also affirm their resilience, brilliance, and right to healing.
Throughout the year, we have used our social media platforms to uplift and celebrate the individuals and organizations dedicated to
1 American Psychological Association
2 National Sexual Violence Resource Center
creating lasting change in our communities. By amplifying their voices, highlighting their impact and being led by their expertise, we have reinforced the importance of collective action in the fight for survivor justice. These changemakers — advocates, healers, educators, and organizers — remind us that this work is not done in isolation but through deep-rooted commitment and collaboration. As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to use digital storytelling as a tool for visibility, empowerment, and transformation.
DIGITAL ACTIVATIONS
Throughout the year, our digital activations have served as powerful touchpoints for education, advocacy, and communitybuilding, reinforcing our commitment to a survivor-centered, trauma-informed digital space. From interactive campaigns to live discussions and resource-sharing, we have harnessed the power of digital storytelling to elevate the voices of survivors, particularly those at the margins.
“Let’s Continue the Conversation”
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we hosted a Lunch & Learn conversation on Instagram Live, diving into the profound impact of sexual violence on mental health. This insightful discussion, featuring esteemed mental health experts Dr. Ashley McGirt, Bentley Eskridge, and Dr. Ashley Elliott, explored key themes such as survivorship, the manifestation of trauma in the body, mental wellness, and storytelling as a powerful tool for healing.
The overwhelming response and success of this conversation underscored the need for deeper, more sustained engagement on these critical topics. Recognizing this opportunity, we expanded the conversation into a full video series called “Let’s Continue the Conversation,” filmed in November and launching in 2025. Through this series, we aim to create a lasting resource that fosters healing, awareness, and collective empowerment for our communities.
In collaboration with the Abolishing Patriarchal Violence (APV) Table of Movement for Black Lives (M4BL), we unveiled “Safe Haven: A Toolkit for Mental Health, Survivor Justice, and Alternatives to Policing.” This digital toolkit was created to equip individuals with vital resources for mental health and survivor justice, while also advocating for transformative alternatives to traditional policing. By centering care, community and accountability, Safe Haven offers actionable steps for those seeking support outside of punitive systems, empowering individuals to build safer, more just communities for all.
We also hosted an Instagram Live featuring Dr. KáLyn Coghill (Scholar, Activist and Storyteller) and Professor Savannah Shange (Associate Professor, UC Santa Cruz), where they discussed the importance and impact of the Safe Haven toolkit in our communities, and how people can practically implement the strategies we shared. This multifaceted approach advanced our digital communitybuilding efforts by fostering meaningful connections with partner organizations, creating tangible resources for our communities, and opening conversations about alternative justice systems and collective healing.
“Trans Survivorship in the Age of #MeToo” Webinar
On June 26, 2024, we hosted a powerful and transformative virtual panel, “Trans Survivorship in the Age of #MeToo.” This critical conversation brought together a dynamic group of activists, advocates, and experts to shed light on the unique experiences of trans survivors within the broader survivor justice movement. Held in honor of Pride Month, this discussion amplified voices within the trans community while addressing the systemic barriers trans survivors face. Our panelists explored the
'Safe Haven’ Toolkit
urgent need for more inclusive and affirming support systems, emphasizing that true survivor justice must center the voices and experiences of trans individuals.
Special thanks to our incredible panelists — Candace Nguyen, Jennifer Barnes-Balenciaga, Jeremiah-Anthony RighteousRodgers, and Zay’Mari Tynes — for their wisdom, vulnerability, and unwavering commitment to this work. Their presence and perspectives informed and inspired our community, reminding us all that justice, healing, and empowerment must be intersectional and rooted in community care.
“Global Perspectives and Creative Solutions for TechFacilitated Gender-Based Violence” Webinar
On September 24, 2024, me too. International hosted a groundbreaking webinar titled “Global Perspectives and Creative Solutions for Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).” The aim of the event was to address the pressing issue of technology-enabled abuse. This gathering brought together global experts to explore innovative strategies for creating safer digital spaces and empowering survivors, advocates, and allies worldwide.
The webinar featured an esteemed panel, including Dr. KáLyn Coghill, Scholar, Activist and Storyteller; Adam Dodge, Founder of EndTAB (End Technology-Enabled Abuse); and Hera Hussain, Founder and CEO of CHAYN. They shared insights on the impact of TFGBV, including online harassment, doxxing, and cyberstalking, while highlighting the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities.
Attendees were provided with diverse perspectives, prevention strategies, and success stories from around the globe. Practical tools and best practices were shared from the technology, legal, and advocacy sectors to combat this evolving form of violence. The webinar also emphasized the importance of ethical technology use and proactive measures to mitigate its misuse.
This event underscored me too. International’s commitment to addressing the intersection of technology and gender-based violence, fostering global collaboration, and building a more equitable and safe digital world. By engaging participants and raising awareness, the webinar contributed to a broader movement for justice and empowerment in the digital age.
PHOTO: (top to bottom): Candace Nguyen; Jennifer Barnes-Balenciaga; Jeremiah-Anthony Righteous-Rodgers; Zay’Mari Tynes; Dr. KaLyn Coghill; Adam Dodge; Hera Hussain.
In 2024, me too. International took a historic step in expanding its impact, establishing a global network dedicated to survivor justice. Recognizing that SGBV is a pervasive issue that transcends geography, we worked to build international solidarity, amplify survivor-led movements, and foster cross-regional collaboration.
The launch of the ‘me too.’ Global network marked a pivotal moment in our organization’s growth. Through a thoughtful and inclusive process, we welcomed 133 organizations from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, uniting grassroots and survivor-led initiatives under a shared mission to resist sgbv and create pathways for collective healing. With the
GLOBAL strengthening a global movement for survivor justice
establishment of regional hubs and leadership structures, we laid the foundation for a network that is rooted in trust, survivor power, and transformational change.
Our global presence was further amplified through participation in critical international convenings that shaped conversations around gender-based violence, policy change, and movement-building. From hosting powerful discussions at the Ford Foundation’s Free Futures Conference, to joining the Skoll World Forum for the first time and hosting a dynamic panel discussion to talk about our
growing work, to engaging in research-driven dialogues at the SVRI Forum and the AWID Forum
our commitment to feminist organizing and intersectional advocacy, ensuring that survivor justice remains a priority in broader social justice movements.
At every step, we leveraged communitybuilding and knowledge-sharing, as we worked to bridge the gaps between movements, strengthen the global response to SGBV and reinforce the principle that no survivor fights alone.
GLOBAL NETWORK LAUNCH
In January 2024, we held an open call inviting organizations from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa that are committed to ending SGBV to join the ‘me too.’ Global Network. Our mission focuses on supporting survivor-led movements to build power for resistance and healing, ultimately transforming the cultural and societal factors that perpetuate SGBV.
Following a comprehensive pledge process, we successfully welcomed 133 organizations into the network—from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These primarily include grassroots, community-based, and survivorled organizations dedicated to serving survivors of SGBV.
During our first year, we concentrated on developing the infrastructure of the network. Initial months were devoted to establishing regional hubs and creating spaces for connection and trust-building among members. This collaborative environment fostered the democratic election of two regional leaders from each center, forming a cohesive leadership body to guide the network’s direction. To date, we have held seven meetings in each regional center and three plenary sessions, ensuring that the interests and needs of all members of the global network are represented and addressed.
FREE FUTURES
On September 17, 2024, the Ford Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women, and the Skoll Foundation, hosted “Free Futures 2024: Preventing Gender Violence Around the World.” This global gathering convened
thought-leaders, public figures, and organizers to address the global crisis of gender-based violence and to raise awareness about the escalating violence faced by women, girls, and gender non-conforming individuals in various forms.
We hosted a panel titled “’me too.’ Global: This Is What Power Looks Like,” which formally launched our global network! It featured our Chief Vision Officer, Tarana Burke; Djingarey Ibrahim Maiga, regional leader of the PanAfrican hub; Ornella Steffanazzi, organizer of the Latin American and Caribbean hub; and our Global Manager, Nair Belén Castillo. Our panel explored the importance of solidarity and collaboration in the fight against genderbased violence. Launching at Free Futures provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations, reaffirming our commitment to achieving a world free from SGBV.
PHOTO: (left to right): Djingarey Maiga and Tarana Burke in conversation at the Ford Foundation’s Free Future 2024 convening. In the face of a global problem that knows no borders, ‘me too.’ recognizes the urgent need for a worldwide response to the phenomenon of sexual violence.
SVRI FORUM
Our global travel continued into the fall, as we attended the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum in South Africa—an international gathering of 1,502 delegates from 112 countries dedicated to ending violence against women, violence against children, and other forms of gender-based violence.
Over five transformative days, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates came together to share new research, innovative practices, and collaborative solutions within the gender justice space. Through thought-provoking discussions and alliance-building, we reaffirmed our shared mission to create a world free from violence.
We maintained an active presence at the forum, hosting a booth where we showcased our work both in the United States and globally, distributing materials, and engaging with attendees. Additionally, we facilitated a wellness session in the Brave Room, where we introduced our Healing and Action framework and explored self-care and collective care strategies. Founder Tarana Burke also participated on the SVRI mainstage, helping to draw attention to ‘me too.’s involvement in the conference. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and we formed invaluable connections that will strengthen our collective efforts to address sexual and gender-based violence worldwide.
AWID FORUM
In December 2024, we attended the 15th Annual AWID (Association for Women’s Rights in Development) Forum in Bangkok, Thailand—a transformative global gathering of feminist movements, women’s rights advocates, gender justice activists, and LGBTQI+ groups. As the world’s largest convening dedicated to feminist and gender justice movements, the forum provided a radical space for connection, healing, and collective growth.
We led a session titled “The ‘me too.’ Global Movement: An Introduction to What We Can Do Together That We Cannot Do Separately.” The session saw high levels of participation and engagement, with more than 100 attendees eager to learn more about our global work. The interactive Q&A portion sparked thoughtful discussions, reinforcing the power of collective action in the fight against sexual violence.
Beyond our session, we participated in various discussions, forging meaningful connections with activists and organizations worldwide. These exchanges underscored the importance of interconnected strategies in deepening and sustaining our global impact. The AWID Forum reaffirmed our commitment to global solidarity and the transformative potential of collective action.
sustaining our mission DEVELOPMENT
me too. International remains steadfast in its commitment to survivor justice, ensuring that financial resources directly support healing, advocacy, and systemic change. Every dollar fuels programs that empower survivors, expand access to vital resources, and sustain a global movement dedicated to ending sexual and gender-based violence.
Our work is made possible by the dedication of our funders and donors—foundations, corporate partners, and individual supporters—who share our vision of a world free from sexual violence. Their generosity enables us to strengthen trauma-informed initiatives, advance policy advocacy, and
expand culturally responsive support services. From multi-year grants that provide stability for long-term impact to grassroots contributions that sustain survivor-led programming, every dollar makes a difference.
FUNDERS AND DONORS
Through these partnerships, we have amplified survivor voices, developed innovative digital resources, and created tangible pathways to justice and healing. Together, we are not just funding a movement—we are investing in systemic change that prioritizes safety, equity, and dignity for all survivors.
LEAGUE OF DISRUPTORS
The League of Disruptors is a group of supporters who are empowered to give a recurring monthly donation to our organization. By committing to this ongoing support, they play a crucial role in sustaining our efforts to create lasting change and build a future centered on survivor justice. Their contributions provide us with the stability and resources needed to continue advocating
for those who need it most, while fostering a community of individuals who are actively engaged in disrupting harmful systems and uplifting those affected by sexual violence. We are choosing not to publish our list of individual donors this year in an abundance of caution, and our work continues because of them and the institutional funders who support us.
THANK YOU
We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners, contributors, and community members who have played an invaluable role in advancing our mission this year. Your dedication, collaboration, and unwavering support have helped us create spaces for healing, advocacy, and action. Whether through amplifying our initiatives, sharing resources, or standing in solidarity with survivors, your contributions have been instrumental in driving this work forward. Together, we are building a future rooted in justice, care, and collective liberation.
Thank you for being part of this journey, The ‘me too.’ Team
