The Ford Foundation was established on Jan. 15, 1936. The foundation operated in Michigan under the leadership of Ford family members. The Ford Foundation supports visionary leaders and organizations on the frontlines of social change worldwide. The Ford Foundation accepts applications for … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation Help in Protecting Women’s Rights
Mama Cash International Fund Supports Women, Girls and Trans People
The Mama Cash was the first international women’s fund in the world and is still alive and kicking. Mama Cash was conceived around a kitchen table in Amsterdam in 1983. Since then, it has grown from a group of five feminist activists into an international fund that supports women’s, girls’ and trans … [Read more...] about Mama Cash International Fund Supports Women, Girls and Trans People
African-Asian Rural Development Organization – AARDO Catalyzes Women’s Empowerment Issue in Afro-Asian countries
The African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) formed in 1962, is an autonomous inter-governmental organization comprising thirty members from Africa and Asia. The main goal is to make sustainable agriculture and rural development of its member countries. AARDO major area of concern is … [Read more...] about African-Asian Rural Development Organization – AARDO Catalyzes Women’s Empowerment Issue in Afro-Asian countries
EWI Grants to Women-Led Civil Society Organizations
The Ecumenical Women's Initiative provides EWI grant to women-led civil society organization. EWI announces public calls twice a year: first call in early summer, the second in mid-December. The Ecumenical Women's Initiative is a Croatian is a non-governmental, non-profit making women’s … [Read more...] about EWI Grants to Women-Led Civil Society Organizations
African Women’s Development Fund: Grants of up to $50,000 for Women’s Right & Empowerment
Applications can be submitted anytime The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) finances local, national, sub-regional and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF aims to help build a culture of learning and partnerships within the African women’s movement. … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund: Grants of up to $50,000 for Women’s Right & Empowerment
IDEX Supports Women in Human Rights and Social Change
The IDEX is calling applications for 2015 IDEX Academy from young and mid-career professionals for entering social sector in philanthropy and international development. IDEX supports women in advancing human rights and social change. IDEX also provides support on violence against women, and women … [Read more...] about IDEX Supports Women in Human Rights and Social Change
Unniti Foundation Grants for the Upliftment of Needy Women & Girls
Application inquiries can be made anytime The Unniti Foundation provides grants to individuals, projects, and organizations in India and Nepal. Its special focus is on helping women and girls and on building the institutional and management capacity of voluntary organizations. The foundation not … [Read more...] about Unniti Foundation Grants for the Upliftment of Needy Women & Girls
Urgent Action Fund Grants for Women’s Human Rights
The Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights is a global women's fund that aims to protect, sustain, and strengthen women and transgender human rights. Requests from women's human rights defenders are welcome. The organization provides grant and welcomes the application throughout the … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund Grants for Women’s Human Rights
Family Planning 2020: Right to Women & Girls
Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) is a global partnership that supports the rights of women and girls to decide, freely, and for themselves, whether, when, and how many children they want to have. FP2020 works with governments, civil society, multi-lateral organizations, donors, the private sector, and … [Read more...] about Family Planning 2020: Right to Women & Girls
UN Women Funds for Gender Equality
The UN Women Fund for Gender Equality is a UN Women grant-making mechanism dedicated exclusively to the economic and political empowerment of women worldwide. Since its launch in 2009, the Fund has delivered grants of USD 56.5 million to 96 grantee programmes in 72 countries. Each programme … [Read more...] about UN Women Funds for Gender Equality
