Inspiration Partners are women and men who have decided to become leading allies of courageous women throughout the world who dare to take leadership toward justice, equality and peace. Taking a stand as leaders beside our grantees, Inspiration Partners make a significant increase in their annual financial support for the Global Fund for Women.

Unlike most nonprofits, the Global Fund for Women does not categorize out donors by annual gift amount. To us, every supporter is an equal partner. We encourage you to stretch your capacity to give, just like our grantees, who stretch their own capactities as they work to better women's lives. We base the amount that qualifies you to become an Inspiration Partner on your own past giving. When you become an Inspiration Partner You will be invited to hear first-hand how your dollars impact women around the world by taking part in phone updates with Kavita Ramdas and other Inspiration Partners. With your permission, we will recognize you in our donor listing. You will be invited to meet with visiting women rights activists from around the world.

Pam Eglinski  "I really liked the idea of a tele-conference call. It ties me into the organization."     Kitty Knapp Rudman "Here's a way for me to give back to the places that had given so much to me."

Recent Inspiration Partner Call:

Women, Politics and Power: Expectations and Experiences

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Listen to the recording of this call with Global Fund Board Chair Amina Mama. In this call, Amina and Susanna discuss with donors, the global history and complexities underlying women's political participation and access to power and leadership. 

Recommended Reading:

Getting the Balance Right in National Parliaments , Women’s Environment & Development Organization, 2003. 

Barbara Crossette, “Enthralled by Asia’s Ruling Women? Look Again,” New York Times, November 10, 1996.

If you are interested in attending this inspiration partner call and to learn more about becoming an Inspiration Partner, please contact Susanna Handow at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call (415) 202-7640 extension 340.