Avon and Glamour magazine teamed up in March to launch the Avon Hello Tomorrow Fund 2010...
...challenging Glamour readers to come up with a non-profit project idea that would improve women’s lives. We were moved by the brilliant ideas that poured in. It was a tough call, but our judging panel: UK President of Avon Anna Segatti, Glamour’s editor Jo Elvin, leading business entrepreneur Karren Brady and TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, managed to short list seven inspirational candidates and now it’s up to you to decide the winners by voting for your favourite idea.
Meet the finalists
Stacey Borg, Leeds
Some may argue that makeovers can’t change lives. I'd have to strongly disagree! My idea is to help women who have been through a life changing incident or medical trauma by rebuilding their confidence and self-esteem through beauty advice and makeovers - Find out more...
Caroline Bellis, Norfolk
I hope to develop The Haven Project, a one-to-one outreach service for victims of domestic abuse to give women the opportunities and choices to change their lives. Being involved with a women’s refuge, I know that there is a real need for this service which can help to provide a better tomorrow for women - Find out more...
Ruth Jackson, Bristol
Having suffered from post natal depression myself, I am passionate about making a difference to the lives of mothers, families and carers who are affected by pregnancy related depression. I want to develop the Bluebell Nurses project to provide hands-on-support and accessible advice in the community for those trying to overcome maternity mental health concerns - Find out more...
Kathryn White, Northampton
I would like to develop the “Feel Good” project which aims to help young women to deal with social pressures that can affect confidence and personal development, and often result in social exclusion. I want to support them to make positive decisions to ensure that they become active citizens in the future - Find out more...
Joy Farrington, Liverpool
I am passionate about seeing young women in the UK realise their full potential and know their true worth. I want to develop Pure Freedom creative workshops for young women who are struggling with eating disorders and self-harming behaviours. The workshops will use creative arts as a form of therapy and positive release from behaviours that would otherwise cause destructive behaviour - Find out more...
Sophie Boden, Shropshire
My project will keep women safe and give them the confidence they need to leave their abusers. I would like to offer self-defence classes that change women’s perceptions of safety and how to stay safe, and will empower women at a time when they need it most. My project will change lives - Find out more...
Lucy Bellamy, Birmingham
I feel that still today there is a certain stigma that surrounds women when it comes to the workplace. As a young woman working in the legal profession, I understand how hard it can be. I want to help young women looking for help on the path to their preferred career to make a move in the right direction to reach their full potential - Find out more...