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International Women's Month with Absa
At Absa, we believe every woman carries a story worth celebrating. A story shaped by courage, ambition, resilience, softness, strength and the many moments that define who she is becoming.
Throughout International Women’s Month, we’re celebrating women who continue to show up for themselves, for their communities and for one another. The women taking up space, breaking barriers, chasing dreams and owning their journeys in ways both big and small.
Because being “Here to Be” means embracing every part of yourself, unapologetically. And this month, Absa is here to celebrate exactly that.
Absa International Women’s Month: Here to Be
This month, we’re inviting South Africans to celebrate the women who inspire them to dream bigger, move boldly and become more of who they are meant to be.
Whether it’s your mother, sister, mentor, friend, colleague or the woman who always reminds you of your strength, this is a moment to honour the people who help shape our stories every day.
Because behind every woman becoming, there are often other women cheering her on, lifting her higher and reminding her that her voice, presence and story matter.
And now, it’s your turn to share your story.
Complete the sentence:
“Absa, I’m here to be ___, because ___.”
Tell us what drives you, inspires you or reminds you to keep showing up as yourself.
What’s up for grabs
You stand a chance to win 1 of 10 International Women’s Month hampers, including:
A bespoke Rich Mnisi scarf
A signature Lancôme red lipstick
A R500 Takealot voucher
Prizes will be allocated after the campaign period. Winners will be announced on Absa’s social media platforms.
Ts&Cs and competition details
● The competition runs during International Women’s Month 2026
● Winners will be selected after the campaign period
● Entries must include the hashtags: #YourStoryMatters #InternationalWomensMonth #AbsaHereToBe
● Comments must be positive, authentic and relevant to the campaign prompt
● Offensive, harmful or spam entries will be disqualified
● Terms and conditions apply
How to take part
Taking part is simple:
1. Look out for the International Women’s Month competition post on Absa’s Facebook or Instagram platforms
2. Complete the sentence: “Absa, I’m here to be ___, because ___.”
3. Share your answer in the comments
4. Tag 5 women who inspire you to show up and own your space every day
5. Include the hashtags: #YourStoryMatters #InternationalWomensMonth #AbsaHereToBe
That’s your entry.
Because this month is about celebrating women in all the ways they lead, nurture, create, inspire and become.
You’re Here to Be. And your story matters.