What We Do
WE PUT OUR MONEY
WHERE OUR MOUTH IS
WHERE OUR MOUTH IS
Forget top-down philanthropy. We get core, flexible funding and resources
to feminist activists to drive gender equality around the world.
MOVEMENT-LED APPROACH
WE FUND GENDER JUSTICE MOVEMENTS
From the Green Wave to #MeToo to Ni Una Menos or "Not One More", movements for gender equality, equity and justice drive social transformation but lack resources and support. We’re changing that.
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WE PROVIDE CRISIS AND INNOVATION GRANTS
We offer gender-sensitive crisis response and flexible funding for grassroots organizations.
Advocacy
WE USE OUR VOICE TO DRIVE CHANGE
We speak up when it matters most, using our platform and privilege to drive attention and disrupt harmful narratives.
On Our Feminist ApproachAcross the world, feminist movements are leading with creativity, resilience, and determination. For 30+ years, Global Fund for Women has operated on the belief that we are all in this together, and we trust these movements to lead the way.President and CEO
SUPPORTING MOVEMENTS DRIVING GENDER EQUALITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
We're doubling down on our support for gender justice movements, with the goal of shifting power toward women, girls, and all marginalized people worldwide.
Feminist Organizing for Climate Justice in the Caribbean
- Climate Justice
- Gender Justice
CRISIS FUND STRATEGY
Global Fund for Women’s crisis strategy empowers local, gender-sensitive crisis response, rebuilding, and resilience. When disaster response takes a feminist and grassroots approach, it can lead to long-term changes in cultural norms and lasting policies and services for marginalized groups.
OUR IMPACT FOR GENDER EQUALITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE
Through our gender equality funding, we have supported grassroots organizers to end civil wars, get female presidents elected, and secure laws giving new protections to millions of people.
Global Fund for Women has made a total of 12,242 grants for $184,790,901 to 5,235 organizations in 176 countries over 32 years.
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Testimonials
In their own words, hear how feminist funding has made a difference to the work of our partners.
Jurema Werneck,
Criola co-founder
Zoneziwoh Mbondgulo-Wondieh,
Women for a Change Cameroon executive director
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Featured Campaigns
By sharing the stories of brave changemakers and gender justice groups, we bring attention to the critical issues that they face and show how, with your support, we can bring about lasting change for gender equality.
Artist Changemaker Program
The Artist Changemaker Program at Global Fund for Women supports artists who are making the gender justice revolution irresistible by using their art as a tool for new visions of a world with equity and equality for all.
Black History Month 2023: Celebrating #EverydayFeminists in Philanthropy
Join Global Fund for Women this Black History Month as we highlight brilliant Black women leaders who are disrupting philanthropy and development, moving money, and getting results. We’re sharing Black history around the world that features the people and organizations who center Black freedom, Black joy, and Black dignity every day. Global Fund for Women…
This International Day of the Girl, Girls Lead in Tech
Girls around the world are using tech to advance gender justice. This International Day of the Girl, we are lifting up their voices with a new #GirlsLeadInTech campaign.