The Avon Foundation for Women The Avon Foundation for Women has been improving and saving women's lives since 1955, and we are proud to be the largest corporate philanthropy dedicated to women's causes globally. Avon philanthropy has raised and donated more than $860 million worldwide, and currently focuses its support on efforts to end domestic violence and accelerate breast cancer research and ensure access to breast health care. Avon also supports efforts to help victims of global disasters. The flagship programs are the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, which works to advance access to care and finding a cure; and Speak Out Against Domestic Violence, focused on ending the cycle of domestic violence, with a special focus on children.