How uoGLOW Was Born

About Us

uoGLOW is a club that emphasizes using make-up and skincare practices as a method to empower uOttawa women, increasing their self-esteem and confidence. Make-up often carries several stigmas and negative connotations in society, so the goal of uoGLOW is to help dissolve those and reclaim make-up as a creative tool of self-expression and self-love. uoGLOW is founded by an ethnically diverse team whose goal is to also work on breaking society’s “ideal” of what constitutes “beauty” and to be inclusive to individuals of all ethnicities. 

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uoGLOW also has a philanthropic aspect which aims to support women’s shelters in Ottawa by fundraising and through connections with make-up and skincare companies which would provide in-kind donations and support. Most women arrive at a shelter with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Therefore, in order for women’s shelters in Ottawa to support these women, they rely on community support and donations. In a time like now where the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for many, shelters have been overwhelmed with women and children seeking safety from gender-based violence. This is a critical time to support shelters in providing women with resources to feel empowered. 

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It is now especially important to be reminded of ways we can help fellow women who are struggling to get by, without simple necessities such as hygienic products, or enough money to feed themselves and their children. Donate today by clicking the "Donate Now" button on our website, your community thanks you for your generosity.