Idaho Mountain Express

On November 6, 2005, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama honored 48 Unsung Heroes of Compassion from around the world. The event, hosted by Dick Grace, of Grace Family Vineyards, lauded people from around the world for their extraordinary acts of compassion. Kavita N. Ramdas, Global Fund President and CEO, closed the event asking all to take compassionate steps to assist others.

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Huffington Post

Bob Burnett, a writer and Global Fund supporter, recently interviewed Global Fund Board member Sakena Yacoobi about the inadequate efforts of the US in rebuilding Afghanistan, particularly in delivering education to thousands of Afghan girls. Sakena, the Executive Director of the Afghan Institute of Learning, which provides education to more than 350,000 Afghan women and girls each year, lamented, "If Afghanistan is to become a democracy, the people need to be educated."

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$20 Million Fund Addresses AIDS, Trafficking, Post-Disaster Recovery, Other Critical Threats Investing in Women Key to Ending Violence, Promoting Democracy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today the Global Fund for Women announced the successful completion of its $20 million Investing in Women Campaign, which includes the largest endowment ever supporting women's programs around the world. The Campaign's distinctive approach drew donations from all over the world ranging from $5.00 to $3.8 million.

NEW YORK, NY – The Global Fund for Women (GFW) and the Women of Color Resource Center (WCRC) have teamed up to convene 100 leading women activists from around the world to discuss "Women's Global Strategies for the 21st Century."