Support Survivors with Quetzal This International Women's Day

We, Lucy & Thalir, are Media and Communications interns working with The Quetzal Project through the Talent Match Micro Internship Scheme at Loughborough University. As part of our internship, we are organizing a series of events in celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8th, with this year’s theme: "Accelerate Action."

The Quetzal Project provides vital support to survivors of childhood sexual abuse, offering free, trauma-informed counselling to help them on their journey to recovery. To raise awareness and funds for this incredible charity, we will be hosting the following events:

📅 Upcoming Events

📍 Thursday 6th March | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

🎨 Candle Painting at ‘Girls Night In’ (LSU)

Join us at the Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) for a candle painting stall—get creative and support a great cause!

📍 Monday 10th March | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

💬 Quetzal Information Stall

We’ll be sharing more about The Quetzal Project, its mission, and how you can get involved to support survivors through counselling and guidance.

📍 Wednesday 12th March | 12:00 - 4:00 PM

🏋️ Row for Her: Erg-A-Thon Challenge

Take on our 100m erg rowing challenge for a chance to win prizes! Fastest three rowers will be rewarded.

🎨 Craft Corner (LSU Basement)

Drop in for an arts & crafts session—a fun and relaxing way to support the cause.

💜 How You Can Help

All of our events are Pay-As-You-Like, because we understand the financial pressures students face. However, every £1 donated makes a real difference in supporting survivors on their journey to healing.

Your generosity helps fund free counselling sessions, guidance, and essential resources for those in need. If you can’t attend our events but still want to support the cause, please consider donating here—every contribution counts.

We’ll also be sharing information on how you can volunteer or work with The Quetzal Project, so if you’re interested, stop by and say hi!

Thank you for your support in accelerating action for survivors. Together, we can make a difference. 💜