The 2026 IWD theme, Give to Gain, is a call to action, and introspection. It asks us to look beyond the metrics of gender equality and explore the human exchange that inclusion requires.
Give to Gain: The 2026 Theme
Give to Gain: The 2026 Theme
To give voice to those unheard.
To give space where barriers once
stood.
To give opportunities without
condition.
Because every time we give, we gain.
We gain richer teams, braver ideas, and workplaces where empathy drives innovation.
Giving also means giving up. Giving up unconscious biases, old narratives, limiting beliefs, and the quiet prejudices that hold people back.
This year, we invite organizations to translate this philosophy into tangible action. Through storytelling, dialogue, theatre, and learning, we help workplaces turn generosity into growth.
Discover how Breath Beings can help your organization Give to Gain this International Women's Day (IWD) 2026
Give to Gain: What does this mean?
To give to gain is to move from competition to contribution, from “mine” to “ours.” It means investing time, empathy, and action to build spaces where everyone thrives.
Giving voice to underrepresented perspectives.
Giving support through mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship.
Giving space for authenticity, vulnerability, and difference.
Giving opportunities that uplift others.
Giving time to listen, learn, and unlearn.
Because every time we give, we gain deeper trust, stronger teams, and a more inclusive culture.
Acts of Giving, Ripples of Change
Every act of inclusion begins with giving time, attention and courage. Explore our signature International Women’s Day programs designed to spark reflection and to move things from intention to real action.
Flip the Script: Action-Oriented Allyship
- An immersive, interactive experience where employees step into real workplace scenarios and explore the subtle ways bias shows up.
- Gives by: creating shared awareness and language around allyship.
- Helps teams gain by: turning intent into everyday inclusive action.
Nukkad Natak: Accelerating Inclusion
- A powerful street theatre performance that brings inclusion and equity conversations out of conference rooms and into collective consciousness.
- Gives by: confronting systemic barriers through story and satire.
- Helps audiences gain by: seeing how inclusion unfolds in everyday life.
Give Up to Gain: A Theatre Performance Inspired by the Lives of Remarkable Women
- A moving theatrical performance that celebrates the untold stories of women who gave, their time, comfort, recognition, and resistance, so the world could gain progress.
- From scientists who redefined discovery to athletes who broke barriers, from artists who gave expression to the silenced to technologists who reshaped possibility, this performance brings their journeys to life through story, movement, and dialogue.
- Gives by: honoring the women who transformed giving into greatness. Helps gain by: inspiring audiences to reflect on the power of resilience, courage, and contribution in their own lives.
The IWD Stall Experience
- Turn your workspace into a celebration of dialogue and discovery with our IWD Stalls, each designed around the Give to Gain spirit.
- Film & Reflection Booth: Watch short films on inclusion and discuss what “giving” means to you.
- Game Booth: Engage in themed games exploring allyship, equity, and empathy.
- Allyship Booth: Learn how everyone, regardless of gender, can be part of the “Give to Gain” movement.
- Gives by: sparking conversations that connect hearts and ideas. Helps gain by: transforming awareness into collective action.
The IWD Booth Experience
- An interactive, theatre-based game show where participants uncover unconscious biases in a fun and safe format.
- Gives by: helping people see the biases they didn’t even know they carried.
- Helps teams gain by: inspiring conscious action and fair decision-making across the workplace.
Let’s Give to Gain Allyship
Let’s demonstrate curiosity.
Let’s speak up with courage.
Let’s celebrate each other’s wins.
When we give support, we gain trust.
Let’s show up with empathy.
Let’s be vocal about inclusion.
When we give our voice, we gain connection.
When we give our voice, we gain connection.
Give to Gain: Workshops for
Women this international Women’s day
When women rise, workplaces evolve. Our curated learning experiences equip women to lead with authenticity, confidence, and clarity while reminding organizations that empowerment is not charity, it’s collaboration.
Personal Branding & Networking
- Gives by: helping women articulate their value and expand their influence.
- Helps gain by: making women’s leadership more visible across the organization.
Executive Presence
- A theatre-inspired workshop empowering women to lead confidently through Presence, Passion, Posture and Poise.
- Gives by: amplifying self-assurance and visibility.
- Helps gain by: nurturing leaders who lead with both heart and authority.
Resilience & Conflict Management
- Gives by: helping women turn workplace challenges into learning.
- Helps gain by: building resilient, solution-driven teams.
Storytelling for Influence
- Gives by: enabling women to find and own their voice.
- Helps gain by: creating leaders who inspire through story and substance.
Work-Life Integration
- Gives by: encouraging sustainable growth and well-being.
- Helps gain by: retaining talent and building compassionate workplaces.
Explore & Express through Expressive Arts
- A creative, embodied workshop where women use movement, art, and storytelling to explore identity, emotion, and leadership.
- Gives by: unlocking inner expression and emotional depth.
- Helps gain by: building self-aware leaders who lead with authenticity and courage.
Amplifying DEIB
Stories spark empathy. Empathy shapes culture. Our Panel Conversations and Dialogues in Action bring together leaders, DEIB experts, and changemakers to reimagine what it means to lead inclusively.
- Discuss practical strategies for embedding generosity and equity in the workplace.
- Gives by: spotlighting diverse leadership journeys.
- Helps gain by: uncovering actionable ways to create inclusive growth.
Watch, Play, Learn: Films and Gamified Experiences.
Learning becomes lasting when it moves us. Our film-based and gamified learning sessions combine emotion and insight to build inclusive cultures.
Short films that capture real moments of allyship, bias, and belonging.
- Gives by: deepening understanding through empathy.
- Helps gain by: inspiring everyday inclusion.
An exciting ally quiz that unpacks the ally within you
- Gives by: turning awareness into curiosity.
- Helps gain by: fostering inclusive literacy across all employee levels.
The Evolution of Giving: A Brief History of IWD
For over a century, women across the world have given their courage, time, and voices, to create the gains we celebrate today.
134 years. That’s how long it could take to close the gender gap.
Scary? Yes.
Unattainable? No.
Not if we keep giving.
From the women who fought for voting rights to those who advocated for equal pay, each generation has given something essential paving the way for progress. And every gain we have today is rooted in those gifts of resistance, resilience, and hope.
As we mark IWD 2026, Give to Gain reminds us that progress isn’t powered by competition, it’s built on contribution.
Creating Safe, Inclusive Workplaces
Workplaces that give safety gain trust. Our sessions help organizations strengthen boundaries, awareness, and accountability around harassment prevention.
- Theatre-based Workshops: “Speak Up”
- Film-based Workshop: “Zero Tolerance”
- Workshops for Internal Committee members
These programs build awareness, empathy, and shared responsibility for safe, inclusive work environments.
Your Role in the Movement
Inclusion grows when everyone participates. This International Women’s Day, we encourage every individual to take part in the Give to Gain movement through reflection and action.
- Give curiosity. Gain understanding.
- Give time. Gain connection.
- Give voice. Gain change.
Let’s Build a Culture Where Everyone Gains
International Women’s Day is not a day of celebration alone, it’s an invitation. An invitation to give voice, allyship, and action so we can gain the inclusive workplaces we’ve always envisioned.
At Breath Beings, we believe that when women thrive, workplaces evolve and when we give, we all grow.
Frequently asked questions
Focus on empowerment and inclusivity through workshops, panel
discussions,
and programs that address systemic challenges. Engage all
genders in
meaningful conversations about equity and inclusion.
Examples: Interrupting women in meetings or labeling assertive
behavior as "bossy."
Address them by training employees to recognize microaggressions, fostering open conversations, and creating clear reporting mechanisms.
Address them by training employees to recognize microaggressions, fostering open conversations, and creating clear reporting mechanisms.
Include them in program design, use inclusive language, and
offer
policies
that affirm their needs, like gender-neutral restrooms and
healthcare
support.
It builds trust, encouraging women to share experiences and
concerns
without fear of retaliation. Managers play a key role in
fostering open
dialogue and listening empathetically.
Offer targeted training programs, mentorship opportunities, and
visible
sponsorship to support women in advancing their careers. Set
measurable
goals for increasing women’s representation in leadership and
track
progress.
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