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Graduates from the Isangano cooperative formed by Women for Women International in Rwanda Photo credit: Serrah Galos
The Jimmy Choo Foundation was established in 2011 as a non-profit charitable trust with a focus on empowering women and others, improving their quality of life through education and enterprise. Today the Jimmy Choo Foundation is in its sixth year of partnership with Women for Women International. Previously, the Jimmy Choo Foundation has supported Lend With Care. The Jimmy Choo Foundation does not work with any commercial organisations, academies or universities.
Jimmy Choo is proud to be in its sixth year of partnership with Women for Women International, raising over $1,000,000, providing crucial support for Women for Women International’s work. Through their Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme, they build women’s capabilities in four key areas: earning and savings; rights and decision-making; health and wellness; and fostering support networks. Women receive hands-on vocational training in a variety of sectors and are supported to start small businesses, build networks, and take on leadership roles in their communities. Throughout the six years of partnership, the brand has worked on a series of bespoke global activations. This includes participation in the annual #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale at Selfridges, London, in-store activations to highlight International Women’s Day, workshops and volunteering opportunities for staff and private events bringing together a community whilst raising awareness of Women for Women International’s mission. This long-term partnership has made a tangible difference in the lives of over 1,500 women living in some of the world’s most dangerous places. Programmes provide them with access to crucial resources, training and support networks, enabling them to rebuild their lives and strengthen their communities after conflict. Since 1993, Women for Women International has invested in the power of over 616,000 women in 17 countries. Their Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme has helped to achieve:
76% of women reported engaging in income-generating activities after completing the programme, with women’s average monthly net earnings increasing by 323%.
94% of women graduates reported having a knowledge of their rights, compared to only 52% before joining the programme. Additionally, 42% of women reported having used that knowledge to speak up in public about women's rights.
77% of women are participating in household financial decisions following programme graduation, compared to 33% before joining the programme.
*Global Women for Women International data from 2025
Photo credit: Women for Women International. Iraq programme.
Photo credit: Alison Wright. Agaseke Vision project, Rwanda.
"We're thrilled to have partnered with Jimmy Choo for the past six years, and incredibly grateful for their continued commitment to women and girls affected by conflict. What makes this partnership so special is not only the funds raised, but the genuine engagement, shared ambition and belief that investing in women creates lasting change. Together, we've helped more women build stronger, safer futures, and we're so proud of everything we've achieved together."
Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director, Women for Women International UK
“Jimmy Choo have long championed women’s empowerment, and our commitment to Women for Women International speaks to our shared values of courage and hope, even in the most challenging of situations. Through Jimmy Choo’s partnership with Women for Women International, I have seen the impact of sustained, practical investment: women increasing their economic independence, strengthening community leadership, and helping to stabilise their local environments. We are honoured to work together to raise awareness and support for the incredible work they do.”
Hannah Colman, CEO, Jimmy Choo
“I am delighted that we can partner with Women for Women International to support the incredible work they undertake providing the most marginalised women across the world with the tools to help rebuild their lives and business through a strong sense of community”
Sandra Choi, Creative Director, Jimmy Choo
To learn more about the power of women, for women, visit womenforwomen.org.uk or follow @WomenforWomenUK on social media. Women for Women International UK Charity Registration Number: 1115109 The Jimmy Choo Foundation UK Charity Registration Number: 1146842
Beyond the Jimmy Choo Foundation, the brand supports a selection of initiatives including scholarships, mentorship and programmes that promote opportunity, diversity and craftsmanship across the fashion industry.
Jimmy Choo has been a proud patron of the BFC for over 10 years, reflecting a longstanding commitment to supporting creativity and emerging talent. The British Fashion Council network comprises a body of appointed members from the fashion industry and beyond who are instrumental in jointly overseeing, supporting and advising on key issues facing the British designer industry.
Through the Capri Holdings Foundation, the brand supports educational initiatives including scholarships, mentorship and programmes that promote opportunity, diversity and craftsmanship across the fashion industry. The Capri Holdings Foundation for the Advancement of Diversity in Fashion was launched in 2021 with a commitment to support inclusion and equality across the fashion industry. Through partnerships with leading educational institutions, the Capri Holdings Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, and career development to underrepresented communities, empowering the next generation of fashion talent.
Through the Capri Holdings Foundation, Jimmy Choo supports a multi-year scholarship partnership with Central Saint Martins, helping students from historically underrepresented communities pursue studies in Fashion and Fashion Communication. As part of this commitment, Creative Director Sandra Choi, an alumna of the college and longstanding advocate for creative education meets with scholarship recipients to review their projects, share career insights and provide personalised mentorship.
Sandra Choi, Creative Director with the Capri Holding Foundation scholarship recipients at the Jimmy Choo headquarters, February 2026
In September 2025, The Capri Holdings Foundation announced a partnership with Heritage Crafts to fund ten aspiring fashion craftspeople, helping to remove financial barriers for talented individuals from underrepresented communities. Alongside bursary funding, each recipient receives tailored support from Heritage Crafts and the Foundation, including mentorship from Jimmy Choo employees. Reflecting Jimmy Choo’s commitment to nurturing future talent and increasing access to craft-based careers, the partnership will continue through 2026/27.
The Capri Holdings Foundation partnered with Pensole Lewis College (PLC) in Detroit on a masterclass to introduce students from historically underrepresented communities to career paths in footwear and accessories design. As part of the programme, Jimmy Choo Creative Director Sandra Choi mentored participating students and led intensive masterclasses for three cohorts spanning 2023 to 2025.
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