Introduction Girls Go STEM is a European educational initiative that helps young people, particularly girls, develop digital, entrepreneurial and sustainability skills. Through free learning resources, student challenges and teacher engagement, it encourages greater participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The initiative is led by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), coordinated by… [Read More]
Women and Gender
Alimat Care Foundation: Advancing Girls’ Rights, Education and Community Resilience in Nigeria
Introduction Alimat Care Foundation (ACF) is a youth-led, women’s rights nongovernmental organisation working in Northeast Nigeria. Its activities support girls and young women in underserved and conflict-affected communities, connecting education, health, protection and economic opportunity with greater participation in community decisions. Based in Adamawa State, the foundation presents its work under the message “For Every… [Read More]
She Code Africa: Digital Skills, Scholarships and Women’s Empowerment in Technology
Introduction She Code Africa (SCA) is a nonprofit organisation helping African women and girls access technology education, mentorship and career opportunities. Its work combines digital skills training, scholarships, community networks and practical resources intended to reduce barriers to participation in the technology sector. For donors and corporate partners, SCA offers opportunities to support women in… [Read More]
Women in Global Health: Advancing Gender Equity and Women’s Leadership in Health
Introduction Women in Global Health is a women-led, chapter-driven global movement working to advance gender equity, strengthen women’s leadership and transform power structures across health systems worldwide. History and Background Women in Global Health was founded in 2015 by four early-career women: Dr Roopa Dhatt, Caity Jackson, Kris Ronsin and Dr Désirée Lichtenstein. The founders… [Read More]
Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains: Supporting Women-Led Organizations and Community Resilience
Introduction The Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains is a pooled philanthropic fund that supports women-led and community-based organizations working to strengthen the health, safety, economic resilience and climate resilience of women connected to global supply chains. The Fund was created to shift traditional philanthropic practices toward flexible, locally led and participatory funding… [Read More]
Zonta International: Advancing Gender Equality, Education, Leadership and Women’s Rights Worldwide
Introduction Zonta International is a global membership organization dedicated to building a better world for women and girls through advocacy, education, service, leadership development and international partnerships. Founded in 1919, Zonta has grown into a worldwide network of more than 25,600 individuals in approximately 1,070 Zonta clubs across 65 countries. The organization focuses on major… [Read More]
Amref Health Africa: Advancing Community-Led Healthcare Across Africa
Introduction Amref Health Africa is an African-led international health and development organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, that strengthens community-led healthcare systems and expands equitable access to quality health services across Africa. History and Background Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 by Sir Michael Wood, Archibald McIndoe, and Tom Rees as the Flying Doctors of… [Read More]
Schlumberger Foundation: Advancing Women’s Leadership and Education in STEM
Introduction The Schlumberger Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that supports women scientists and engineers from developing and emerging economies through advanced education, international collaboration, and leadership development in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. History and Background The Schlumberger Foundation was established by Schlumberger Limited, now known as SLB, in 1954. It was created as… [Read More]
Equality Fund: Transforming Feminist Grantmaking and Gender-Lens Investing Worldwide
Introduction The Equality Fund is a Canadian feminist funding organization that combines grantmaking, gender-lens investing, philanthropy and policy advocacy to move sustainable resources and decision-making power to women’s rights organizations and feminist movements worldwide. History and Background The Equality Fund was launched in 2019 as an innovative financing model designed to create a long-term and… [Read More]
Choma Municipal Council: Advancing Local Governance and Sustainable Community Development in Zambia
Introduction Choma Municipal Council is the local authority responsible for municipal governance, public services, development planning, infrastructure, environmental management, and community development in Choma District, the provincial capital of Zambia’s Southern Province. The Council serves a district population of 266,916, according to the 2022 Zambian Census. Its work covers local administration, land-use planning, public health,… [Read More]
