To some, gender equality might seem like an impossible vision. But with resilient women’s groups and women’s movements on the front lines every day demanding a better world for everyone, it’s Mission: Possible.
Learn more about the progress we made toward gender equality in 2016.
Resources Mobilized
A key part of securing bigger wins for gender equality around the world is partnering with other organizations—women’s funds, governments, NGOs, and corporations—that share our vision.
*AmplifyChange is a multi-donor fund for sexual and reproductive health and rights run by MannionDaniels in partnership with Global Fund for Women and African Women’s Development Fund.
Every grant was made with one goal in mind: to ensure every dollar made the biggest impact possible. Despite powerful opposition, in 2016 we made important progress for women’s human rights, and strengthened women’s movements all around the world.
Global Fund for Women is working toward a world where every woman and girl is strong, safe, powerful, and heard—and our grantees are making an impact in our key issue areas. Our support of women’s funds remains an important strategy, and grants this year from Brazil to Tanzania, to Nepal and Ukraine, helped them increase global momentum for equality.
100% OF OUR GRANTS STRENGTHENED MOVEMENTS FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS
Supporting laws and policies that promote gender equality – and stopping those that harm women – is one of the many ways our grantee partners are making the world safer for women.
Our storytelling campaigns amplify the voices of women who are working for gender equality and inspire our audience to take action.
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In Fiscal Year 2016, our total revenue was more than $14.3 million, and our total expenses were less than $13.8 million. We devoted 80% of our resources to programmatic activities.
Global Fund for Women’s vision is a world where every woman and girl is strong, safe, powerful, and heard. No exceptions.
We are a global champion for the human rights of women and girls. We use our powerful networks to find, fund, and amplify the courageous work of women who are building social movements and challenging the status quo. By shining a spotlight on critical issues, we rally communities of advocates who take action and invest money to empower women.
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2015 – 2016
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Sharon Baghwan Rolls, Board Co-chair, Figi Islands | Amina Doherty, Antigua & Barbuda/Nigeria |
| Blythe Masters, Board Co-chair, United Kingdom | Mozn Hassan, Egypt |
| Marissa Wesely, Treasurer, United States | Nita Ing, Taiwan |
| Linda Gruber, Secretary, United States | Musimbi Kanyoro, President and CEO, Kenya |
| Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, Nigeria | Layli Maparyan, United States |
| Julie Parker Benello, United States | Tabara Ndiaye, Senegal |
| Roxane Divol, United States/Colombia/France | Maria Núñez, United States/Mexico |
| Nurgul Djanaeva, Kyrgyzstan | Jurema Werneck, Brazil |
Courageous women and girls around the world are demanding power and resources to realize their rights. Join them and raise your voice in the fight for gender equality.
