Global Fund for Women
The Global Fund for Women is a publicly supported, nonprofit grantmaking foundation that advances women’s human rights by funding women-led organizations worldwide. We provide general operational support and project grants to organizations working at the local, national and international levels to enable women and girls to realize their human rights and live free of discrimination and violence.Projects Funded On Catapult
Healing the wounds of young women in Nigeria
Help us address the causes of fistula, treat those who live with it, and train professionals to improve overall maternal health.
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Women’s groups work together to end sex trafficking
Groups in Croatia pool their resources together to prevent sex trafficking and support women survivors in the Balkans.
Women’s clubs empower young mothers in Mongolia
Help young women in Ulaanbaatar access support groups to learn to protect and advocate for their rights.
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Innovation and Technology
The technology revolution is leaving women and girls behind, increasing gender inequality.
Lesbian feminist choir heralds sounds of change
Support Le Zbor lesbian feminist choir challenge homophobic and sexist stereotypes in Croatia.
Overcoming domestic violence in Southern Bulgaria
Violence against women is viewed as acceptable in Bulgaria, and women who speak out are often blamed for causing it and shamed for not braving it.
Protect women’s human rights defenders
Women's human rights defenders in Mesoamerica are increasingly in danger and need networks and resources to stay safe.
The votes are in: Rural women win
Women’s voices and perspectives are scarcely heard in decision-making spaces, even within their communities.
Empowerment for women living with disabilities
“Disability is a condition – not something that defines a whole life.” - Jagoda Risteska, CEO of MC-Mobility Challenge
Being a woman in the Arab world and Europe
Arab women who have migrated to Europe often must cope with isolation due to cultural divides that prevent Arabs and Westerners from connecting.
Empowering the girls of Northern Cyprus
Equip teachers in Northern Cyprus with the skills to support teenage girls to stand up against discrimination and violence.
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Telling her story—gender studies in Russia
As more gender studies courses are cut in Russian academic institutions, students of both sexes are deprived of learning about women’s rights and history.
Growing up in Gaza
Help provide extracurricular learning opportunities, sports, and counseling and guidance to girls living in Gaza.
Getting down to business
Women in Rarámuri communities face high levels of illiteracy, violence, unemployment, and malnutrition.
Center on equality for LBT women in Croatia
Lesbian Group Kontra is bringing positive attention to the LBT community and the need to uphold their rights.
Poland’s only feminist magazine goes online
Help publish the online version of ZADRA, a feminist magazine in Poland.
Break the silence for violence survivors
The Women’s Support Center in Yerevan advocates to change the culture of shame and stigma surrounding sexual assault and domestic violence.
A women’s court for justice in the Balkans
Belgrade-based Women in Black has led the Women’s Court Initiative to empower women to redefine and achieve justice on their own terms.
E-services to combat violence in Azerbaijan
Too often the response from authorities is “You must have done something wrong otherwise why would he beat you?” – staff member from Clean World
The social entrepreneurs of Algeria
Res’Art will train women artisans to become economically independent by putting Algerian craft expertise and traditions to work.
Broadcasting leadership and empowerment
La Radio Q Género is using radio as a tool to raise public awareness about gender discrimination in Colombia.
Living a life of dignity after divorce
Divorced women in the Gaza Strip face high rates of unemployment and violation of their rights due to attitudes that shun women out of wedlock.
Removing obstacles to care for women with HIV
In Kyrgyzstan, 80 percent of women living with HIV/AIDS are intravenous drug-users, denied medical and social assistance because of stigma.
Internet as a tool to end violence in Georgia
Help develop an online web series that will educating the Georgian public about the causes and impact on society of violence against women.
Rights in the aftermath of the Arab uprisings
Support feminist activists and Islamic feminists collaborated to target patriarchy in the aftermath of the Arab uprisings.
Strength in feminist solidarity
Central Asia and the Caucuses urgently require strong feminist networks as women and girls continue to experience harassment and violence.
Advocating for indigenous women in Guatemala
Indigenous Women’s Watch works to ensure that indigenous women actively participate in leading their communities to recognize and reduce violence.
Communities unite for violence survivors
Assist women in addressing the spectrum of issues that prevent them from overcoming the stigma of violence.
Supporting single mothers in the Ukraine
Help provide psychological and legal assistance to mothers raising children living with disabilities.
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Minority women in Bulgaria rising online
Women in Bulgaria, particularly Roma and Turkish ethnic minorities, experience high levels of poverty and social exclusion.
Women creating a just and sustainable future
It is critical that women’s voices and needs are reflected in this new global development framework.
Enable migrant women to create a new life
Help train a network of migrant women in Argentina empower their peers.
Africa in my skin, Africa in my being
Help bolster women in Puerto Rico to lead their families, communities, and society in ending racism, sexism and discrimination.
Opening the lens on indigenous rights in Mexico
Support indigenous girls in Mexico build valuable life skills through photography.
Theater for gender equality in China
China’s own version of the Vagina Monologues will encourage women to fight for equality.
Alternative media coming alive in Argentina
Help support Red Nosotras Radio provide women and LGBT people in Argentina a voice and a safe space to enter the public discourse.
Mayan women lead Guatemala to a brighter future
Support indigenous women in Guatemala attend “Political Training School” to become change makers in their communities.
Exposing the reality of sex trafficking
Help launch a viral campaign to educate citizens in Argentina on the reality of sex trafficking in their nation.
Street art for a life without violence
Mujeres Habitadas will conduct a campaign, “Street Art for a Life Without Violence,” to raise awareness about violence against women in Argentina.
Filming to break the cycle of violence in Bolivia
The largest barriers preventing women’s political participation in Bolivia are harassment, intimidation and physical and psychological violence.
Energize Mexico’s women’s movement
Mexico has become one of the most violent countries in the world for women.
Questioning norms and exposing injustices
Asociación Civil La Cuerda is opening windows for women across Guatemala by providing a free and uncensored space for women to express their opinions.
Drafting a new future
The movement is now for women's rights to be enshrined in Tanzania's constitution.
Coming together: Seeking inclusion in Serbia
Lesbians suffer from multiple discriminations based on their gender and sexuality in Serbia.
Guardians of the past and the future in Brazil
Afro-descendent women must have equal rights and the leadership skills to ensure sustainable, conscientious development in Brazil.
Bringing blind girls to the cricket playing field
“Cricket has transformed these girls. The way they interact with people and the confidence they have now is remarkable.” – Pawan Ghimire*
Claim it—you’ve got skills, girls!
Even though primary school enrollment for girls has increased in Nigeria, many barriers to continuing education across adolescence remain.
Sisters singing for diversity and change
Help use art, music, and human rights workshops to change the lives of LGBT women in Mexico.
Ending violence against female sex workers
In Chennai, India, female sex workers are subjected to daily violence, stigma, and discrimination.
Pulling down the fence of oppression in Nicaragua
Help women in Nicaragua access independent media to ensure their rights are recognized and protected by their government, society, and family.
Increasing the organizing impact of lesbians in Mexico
In Mexico, lesbians are still extremely marginalized and face discrimination for being women and lesbians.
Exposing the domestic violence crisis in Armenia
“Step by step, we are changing the prevailing attitude towards violence against women.” – staff member, Anna Arutshyan
Projecting courage through film
Take a stand with these courageous girls to speak out against child marriage.
Opening the world for students and teachers
Training 230 women as teacher trainers and school mentors in Nepal's poorest villagers.
Vehicle needed to reach remote women farmers!
ARUWE has had to cancel vital trainings held in rural communities because their minibus has broken down.
‘Narishakti’ – The power of women in Mumbai
Mahdu, a widow with two children, is one of thousands of women that The Sanmitra Trust has helped to escape a life of poverty.
Women of Morocco take the stage
Theatre Aquarium is creating a huge buzz in Morocco, by spreading the word that women’s rights are real, and stated in the law.
Nurturing mothers, midwives, and babies in Mexico
Support midwives so that no woman will have to go without vital health care.
Roma girls hold the future in their hands
Most Roma youth grow up in poverty. In this environment, Roma girls have few opportunities for breaking out of the cycle of prejudice, poverty and violence.