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Global Fund for Women

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Institution: :

Global Fund for Women

Funding Programs :

Grants: Women’s and girls’ human rights

Funds for participation in events

Geographical Focus :

International

Description :

The Global Fund for Women is an international grant making foundation that supports groups working to advance the human rights of women and girls. We work in partnership with groups addressing issues that include but are not limited to: Building Peace & Ending Gender-Based Violence; Advancing Health and Sexual & Reproductive Rights; Expanding Civic & Political Participation; Ensuring Economic & Environmental Justice; Increasing Access to Education; and Fostering Social Change Philanthropy. Since its inception in 1987, the Global Fund has granted over $50 million to more than 3,000 women's groups in 163 countries.

Small, flexible and timely grants for operation and project expenses. Urgent requests for organizing or attending an event accepted.

Who can apply :

Groups MUST fulfil the following criteria:

-Based in a country outside the United States

-Demonstrate a strong commitment to women's equality and human rights

-A group of women working together. Requests are not accepted from individuals

-Governed, directed, and led by women. Women must fill all or most of the leadership roles

Language :

English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian

Date :

No information

URL :

http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/3grant/criteria-guideli...

Contact Information :

1375 Sutter Street, Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94109

USA

Tel: +415 202-7640

Fax: +415 202-8604

americas@globalfundforwomen.org