Worldwide, various groups ran exciting IWD Give To Gain campaigns, events and competitions

Across the world, many groups ran exciting and impactful IWD Give To Gain campaigns, events, and competitions. 

One group, a fabulous digital design agency in Lagos, Nigeria - Deestincts - ran a brilliant International Women’s Day (IWD) Give To Gain competition that called for creatives worldwide - designers, developers, illustrators, animators, photographers, writers, storytellers, motion artists, UI/UX designers, and creative coders - to interpret the IWD 2026 campaign theme in any creative way, be that a short reel, X video, pictures, design, animations, or motion graphics.

A very apt competition indeed, as elevating the talent and visibility of creatives certainly helps breed innovation, connection, and inspiration.

IWD sees many organizations worldwide use their public platform to boost the profile of creatives, like Deestincts, a group committed to helping brands express their uniqueness with clarity, strategy, and emotional depth. The agency builds standout brands and digital experiences that move people and grow businesses.

Welcoming submissions from talented creatives

The competition welcomed submissions from all creatives, from students and emerging creatives, to established professionals.

The agency asked for creators to provide a short write-up, explaining the creative interpretation of the theme, what Give to Gain means to them, and how their work connects to women, creativity, or community.

“Remember to create intentionally,” said Deestincts inviting creatives to get involved.

Celebrating women creatives

Deestincts also marked IWD by profiling and celebrating many of its talented women.

Well done Deestincts!

Learn more about this fabulous design agency, their impressive work, and their brilliant training support.