What is a Women's Fund?
Women's Funds or Feminist Funds are special foundations dedicated to supporting activism for women's and gender rights. They are created with a clear vision: to unite, strengthen, and connect organizations and movements in each country committed to promoting these rights. Today, over 40 feminist funds worldwide operate in networks and partnerships with private philanthropy and public institutions, achieving significant results in the fight for equality.
The Funds prioritize the needs of groups most marginalized in advancing gender equality issues and facing multiple axes of discrimination (class, race, gender identity, and disability), thus adopting an 'intersectional' approach. They employ operational methodologies that ensure beneficiary organizations receive integrated support: in addition to financial support for activities, they offer organizational development assistance and training in strategy, project planning, communication, and fundraising.