Founded in 1971, BAWAR was the first rape crisis center in the country. It was founded with the two-part goal of establishing a place where survivors of sexual violence could receive the quality counseling and advocacy they need, and providing community education around these issues.

Although our name is Bay Area Women Against Rape, we serve anyone affected by sexual violence. BAWAR defines sexual violence by the narratives of the survivors who experienced the violence.

Your support makes our work possible and impacts so many people’s lives.

Please consider any level that works for you!

$19.71 to commemorate our founding in 1971
$50 donation celebrating 50 years of community service
$500 donation towards sustaining our fierce advocacy for survivors
$5,000 donation towards bringing us into another 50 years in our community!

And, we need your help today now more than ever! As we move into the next 50 years, BAWAR is committed to continuing to empower, support, and advocate for survivors of gender-based violence and their loved ones. As we do this, we are committed to increasing gender inclusivity, expanding our community outreach, and providing additional programming to survivors.

We hold a great responsibility for our community and for survivors of sexual violence. As we look to the next 50 years, we commit to doing the work to transform structures that benefit from gender-based violence and dismantle the systems of oppression that create an environment where sexual violence is tolerated.

We thank you for sharing this responsibility and standing by our side.

We are grateful for all the ways you support our mission.

Please, consider taking on a fundraising goal today and engaging your friends and family in these critical times.

BAWAR's Next 50 Years

By Bay Area Women Against Rape

BAWAR's Next 50 Years

Help us expand our impact in 2023!