The International Network of Women’s Funds (INWF) is a membership association linking Women’s Funds to promote philanthropy with a feminist perspective. Its mission is to strengthen the political and financial capacity of Women’s Funds to empower women and redistribute resources to transform their lives and communities.
It promotes an alternative vision for the act of “giving” based on the principles of trust and empowerment. Its approach to sustainability is both political and financial, and places women’s funds from various countries of the globe as a key lever for change.
Values
- Committed to Diversity (of funding sources, diversity of people/perspectives in staff and board)
- Fairness and Evenhandedness (we treat all members of our network-grantees, donors, advisors – as equal partners)
- Respect and trust (respect the work and experience of women and trust that women themselves know best how to determine their needs and find solutions for lasting change)
- Openness (being open to and learning about different ways to approach issues) and transparency in our procedures and policies (including being consistent with legal requirements needed to raise and give away money)
- Flexibility
- Generosity
To know more about INWF, visit this link.
