The Global Fund for Women, an international network of women and men committed to a world of equality and social justice, advocates for and defends women`s human rights by making grants to support women`s groups around the world.


We are part of a global women`s movement that is rooted in a commitment to justice and an appreciation of the value of women`s experience. The challenges women face vary widely across communities, cultures, religions, traditions, and countries. We believe that women should have a full range of choices, and that women themselves know best how to determine their needs and propose solutions for lasting change. The way in which we do our work is as important as what we do. This philosophy is reflected in our flexible, respectful, and responsive style of grantmaking.


The Global Fund makes grants to seed, strengthen and link women`s rights groups based outside the United States working to address human rights issues that include:

Ending Gender-Based Violence and Building Peace

Ensuring Economic and Environmental Justice

Advancing Health and Sexual and Reproductive Rights

Expanding Civic and Political Participation

Increasing Access to Education

Fostering Social Change Philanthropy

Since 1987, the Global Fund for Women has granted nearly $56 million to over 3,371 women`s groups in 165 countries, enabling each organization to apply the funds to best address the specific needs of women in their communities. Last year, the Global Fund made over $5.5 million in grants.