The International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI), also known as Foro Internacional de Mujeres Indígenas (FIMI), is a global network of Indigenous women leaders, activists, and organizations working to advance the rights, leadership, and wellbeing of Indigenous women worldwide. Founded in 2000, FIMI brings together Indigenous women from Africa, Asia, the Arctic, the Pacific, and the… [Read More]
Women and Gender
The Maypole Fund: Supporting Feminist Activism Against Militarism and War
Introduction The Maypole Fund is a UK-based grant-making organization dedicated to supporting feminist activism against militarism, war, and related forms of violence. Established in 1986 by women involved in the peace movement, particularly the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp, the fund provides financial assistance to women-led initiatives that promote peace, justice, disarmament, and non-violent social… [Read More]
Hadassah Foundation: Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Social Change
The Hadassah Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization in the United States dedicated to supporting women’s leadership, gender equality, and social justice initiatives, particularly within Jewish communities and related organizations. Mission and Purpose The Hadassah Foundation aims to strengthen the role and rights of women and girls through leadership development, advocacy, and community support. Its… [Read More]
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ): Supporting and Empowering Rural Communities Across Aotearoa
Rural Women New Zealand is one of New Zealand’s longest-standing rural advocacy and community organizations. Founded in 1925, the organization has spent over a century supporting rural women, strengthening farming communities, advocating for policy change, and delivering education, grants, and wellbeing initiatives across Aotearoa New Zealand. Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) plays a significant role… [Read More]
Women’s Fund Fiji: Supporting Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
The Women’s Fund Fiji is a feminist grantmaking organization based in Fiji that supports women-led, feminist, and gender justice initiatives across the Pacific region. The fund works to strengthen grassroots organizations and movements advocating for equality, human rights, and social change. Mission and Purpose Women’s Fund Fiji aims to empower women, girls, and marginalized communities… [Read More]
Vital Voices Global Partnership: Advancing Women’s Leadership Worldwide
Introduction Vital Voices Global Partnership is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying, supporting, and investing in women leaders and changemakers around the world. The organization works across sectors including economic empowerment, political participation, human rights, entrepreneurship, climate action, and social innovation. Founded in the United States, Vital Voices has become one of the most… [Read More]
Pilgrim Trust (UK): Heritage Preservation and Social Change Grant-Making Foundation
Introduction The Pilgrim Trust is an independent UK-based charitable grant-making foundation that funds projects aimed at improving social wellbeing and preserving cultural heritage. It supports initiatives that strengthen vulnerable communities, especially young women, and protects historic buildings, collections, and cultural assets across the United Kingdom. The Trust is widely recognized for balancing two core priorities:… [Read More]
Youth4Jobs Foundation – Inclusive Skilling, Employment for Persons with Disabilities, and Social Impact
Introduction The Youth4Jobs Foundation is one of South Asia’s leading nonprofit organizations focused on skill development, inclusive education, and employment for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Based in India, the organization works to ensure that young people with disabilities have access to meaningful livelihoods, workplace inclusion, and economic independence. Through its large-scale training centers, employer partnerships,… [Read More]
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA): Advancing Research and Support for Women’s Cancer
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to funding ovarian cancer research, improving treatment, and supporting patients and families. Based in the United States, OCRA works globally to accelerate scientific discovery and improve outcomes for people affected by ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. Mission and Purpose OCRA’s mission is to… [Read More]
Luena Foundation – Community-Led Child Welfare, Education, and Humanitarian Grantmaking
Introduction The Luena Foundation is a U.S.-registered nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and communities worldwide through locally led, grassroots development programs. The Foundation focuses on supporting community-based organizations that address the root causes of poverty and social inequality, especially among children and families in underserved regions. Rather than implementing top-down… [Read More]
