Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global non-profit employment resource for women, announced that award-winning actor Scarlett Johansson will become a global ambassador for the organisation.
Johansson who is best known for her portrayal of Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will use her newly launched skincare brand, The Outset, to add their voices and support to Dress for Success Worldwide in its mission to help women achieve economic independence.
As a long-time advocate for women’s empowerment, Johansson will promote how Dress for Success helps women advance professionally and personally and the role they play in helping women, care for their families and help rebuild communities.
Johansson will participate in select Dress for Success campaigns, events and promotions. The Outset team will also donate their time and expertise to engage with Dress for Success clients on a volunteer basis.
“I believe when we support one another’s journey toward discovering self-confidence, the world is a better place,” Johansson said. “I am so honoured to partner with Dress for Success; they make it possible for women to achieve their dreams by putting their best foot forward.”
In addition to acting as global ambassador for Dress for Success, Johansson is being recognised for her work to support women and advocate for gender equality as part of the organisation’s annual Your Hour, Her Power® campaign. In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Your Hour, Her Power recognises inspiring women leaders and asks people to donate the equivalent of one hour of pay to help women achieve economic independence.
“We are thrilled to be welcoming Scarlett as a global ambassador to bring awareness to our mission at such a crucial time for women,” Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, said. “Scarlett’s support of women’s empowerment, combined with her personal passion for helping us demonstrate our impact as the leading global non-profit employment resource for women, is, quite literally, a game changer for our organisation.”
For the past 25 years, Dress for Success has been leading efforts to help women achieve economic security. The partnership with Scarlett Johansson will help them reach even more women ensure they continue to spread its mission of helping women in need.
Since launching in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to 144 locations across 23 different countries and has helped more than 1.2 million women work toward independence. The organisation offers a variety of services and access to opportunities to clients. More than 60% of clients identify as women of colour, and 56% are mothers.
“We want the world to know, especially in our 25th anniversary year, the myriad of ways we help women get back on their feet, with services and programs that expand well beyond providing professional attire,” Meyer-Shipp said. “We are not just a non-profit; we are an agent of change.”
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