The theme for UN Women’s 2024 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is “Come Together, Act Now”. This message resonates deeply as we reflect on the impact of our global Driving Change initiative over the past year. 

We launched Driving Change in 2017 to develop deep partnerships with gender-based violence NGOs, improve Uber’s responses to gender-based violence, and invest in global and local prevention and response initiatives. In 2023, we announced an additional $10 million commitment over five years to continue to grow and expand this critical work. 

Through Driving Change, we have the privilege of working closely with gender-based violence experts around the world and supporting local community-based efforts to respond to and prevent exploitation and abuse. These partnerships have helped to inform and enrich our safety work at Uber, including the development of a suite of safety features and policies and the launch of educational and awareness campaigns. 

In 2024, through our partnerships with Driving Change organizations, we have: 

  • Developed a global educational awareness campaign grounded in the core tenet of our Community Guidelines, treat everyone with respect. 
  • Supported gender-based violence research which will inform our safety products and initiatives.
  • Launched a human trafficking campaign reaching 1.8M riders, drivers, and couriers in Latin America. 
  • Released a new resource for survivors of abuse which offers safety and privacy tips to support survivors using Uber in Canada.
  • Commemorated our seven year partnership with Fondo Semillas which has supported resources and services for more than 10,000 women in Mexico.
  • Organized health screening services and held an inaugural Women’s Economic Empowerment Symposium in South Africa where the voices of survivors of gender-based violence were uplifted, including survivors who are business leaders and government officials.  

At Uber, we believe that our work on safety never stops. We are committed to helping to end gender-based violence on our platform and in the communities we serve. If you or someone you know has experienced gender-based violence, help is available. You can connect in-app with the Uber Support team 24/7 and access local support and resources through NO MORE’s international directory of service providers.

“Uber’s proactive approach through the Driving Change initiative marks a significant advancement in the collective effort to eradicate gender-based violence. At NO MORE, our collaboration with Uber has been instrumental in broadening the scope and impact of our programs. This partnership is pivotal as it provides both the platform and resources necessary to increase awareness, educate communities, and support survivors across the globe.”   

– Pamela Zaballa, Global CEO, NO MORE

“We’re grateful for our partnership with Uber Canada, bringing Driving Change partners together to foster safer communities for women, girls, and gender diverse people. Cross-sector partnerships like this one is the key to building safer and more equitable communities across Canada!” 

–  Aline Nizigama, CEO, YWCA Canada

“To successfully eliminate gender-based violence in the world, it will require strong and long-lasting partnerships: WomanACT is proud to collaborate with Uber; we applaud their commitment to support and partner with experts in the field and advance women’s equity in Canada and around the world. The Driving Change funds will support public education, raise awareness activities and enhance the inclusion of women with lived experiences of gender-based violence.”

– Harmy Mendoza, Executive Director, Woman Abuse Council of Toronto (WomanACT)

“For the past seven years, the alliance with Uber as a corporate donor has made it possible for us to partner with women’s organizations that are at the forefront of working to advance lives free of violence. This year, this alliance is integrated into our #LibresParaSer (#FreeToBe) campaign, to which people can join individually.” 

– Gabriela Toledo, Director of Fondo Semillas

“Mzansi Act Now, an organization dedicated to combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), is proud to partner with Uber in driving change across communities in South Africa. Through advocacy, education, and grassroots action, Act Now empowers individuals to challenge harmful norms, create safer spaces, and take a stand against violence. The partnership with Uber, accelerates the commitment to fostering accountability and hope, working tirelessly toward a future where GBVF is eradicated, and safety and equality are a reality for all.”

– Tebogo, Mpho and Tshepo Lerole, of Mzansi Act Now

2024 Driving Change Partners

Africa

Brazil

Canada

France

India

Mexico

United Kingdom

United States