Equality Fund

The Equality Fund is proud to support the Wapichan Women’s Movement in their efforts to combat the climate crisis. Although the Indigenous Wapichan community hasn’t caused this crisis, they are leveraging their traditional knowledge and practices to protect their lands and people, despite challenges like unrecognized territories and encroaching mining interests. The Wapichan Women’s Movement empowers women to take up leadership roles and shape the future of their community. From training across 21 communities to hosting a conference on climate resilience, they are driving meaningful change. Participants have explored strengthening village governance for sustainable development, and advocating for policy changes through the ongoing Amerindian Act revision process, which could finally recognize their land rights. Together, we are amplifying Indigenous leadership and advancing climate resilience.

🌏 We're excited to have Pragyaa Rai, our Program Officer, representing Equality Fund in Chiang Mai for the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum 2024! Joined by 17 of our grantee partners, Pragyaa is engaging with activists, allies, and funders, including Women Human Rights Defenders from across the region to enhance our connections and share knowledge. Convenings like #APFF4 are essential to building powerful feminist movements. They create space for visioning, collaboration, and collective action that strengthens our shared work for gender justice. Follow along as we amplify stories from this inspiring gathering 💜

Feminist activists, especially Indigenous women and environmental and human rights defenders, lead the charge for climate justice at great personal risk, often facing retaliation and threats to their health and safety. It’s our responsibility to match their courage and support them by funding from a place of potential and opportunity. ✊ https://buff.ly/4eRlh9N

Must Read: A special shoutout to Ms. Magazine for this timely and necessary series on how feminist philanthropy is essential for democracy. Featuring Alliance members such as Gender Funders CoLab, Urgent Action Fund-Africa, Equality Fund, Black Feminist Fund and so many other critical actors working to #fundfeminists and mobilize at the intersection of gender and democracy. Explore these wonderful resources today! https://lnkd.in/eggNTQCH #FeministFunding

ICYMI: Our CEO Jess Tomlin spotlights the vital connection between women’s rights and healthy democracies in her latest op-ed for Ms. Magazine. 🌍✊ In a year when billions are heading to the polls, the stakes have never been higher. Dive into the full article to explore how feminist movements can counter anti-gender forces and sustain democracy. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gZuXb_Qs

🌍✨ Feminist movements drive deep, long-lasting social, political, and economic change—often overlooked by funders. They organize across climate, gender, and racial justice. Over the past seven decades, women on the frontlines have shown both immediate success and long-term impact. With their lived experience and community expertise, feminist movements are uniquely positioned to create lasting solutions. There is strong evidence that women’s leadership makes development and climate funding more effective, creating sustainable social change. 💪🌱 https://lnkd.in/gtRsK84C

We are thrilled to see our leader Jess Tomlin and the Equality Fund included in this fantastic list of philanthropy leaders! We are inspired to see so many visionaries driving positive change and are grateful to work alongside the philanthropic community.

#Resource🧶Unfolding the Tapestry: Weaving Themes and Strategies of Feminist Crisis Response by Equality Fund | https://lnkd.in/eCHsSkn3 👉 A report mapping out the rich philosophies, strategies, and approaches that define a feminist crisis response. It weaves together grassroots strategies, feminist organizing models, and the transformative power of feminist funds in crises. READ to explore how feminist movements are: 🌟Leading the way in crisis response 💭Redefining strategies and intervention models 🧶Working with actors in the humanitarian ecosystem 💛Pushing for systemic change! As the report shares, girls and young feminists are actively leading transformative crisis response efforts in their communities. 📝 Report developed by the Equality Fund with the contributors Cynthia Eyakuze, Natalia Caruso, Kenza Yousfi, Julia Mason, Madhura Chakraborty (they/them), and Rochelle Jones. 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter to receive insightful #FeministHumanitarianResponse resources! https://lnkd.in/eBMCHAJ6 #FeministCrisisResponse #OurStrugglesAreConnected

Meet our “Prepare” Advisory Group, six deeply experienced feminist leaders who will guide the Equality Fund as we move to support grassroots feminist movements in crisis preparation and response. This advisory body of feminist and queer activists, lawyers, resource mobilizers, and community connectors brings diverse expertise across regions including Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, and Central America. Their involvement will help ensure our funding decisions are rooted in the realities and priorities of feminist movements worldwide. The Prepare initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to participatory grantmaking, shifting power, and building resilience in the face of crises like climate emergencies, conflict, and gender-based violence. Learn more about the remarkable members of the Prepare Advisory Group. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gW9z3D3y  _____ Nous vous présentons notre groupe consultatif de la subvention Préparer, six dirigeantes féministes très expérimentées qui guideront le Fonds Égalité dans sa démarche de soutien aux mouvements féministes locaux en matière de préparation et de réponse aux crises. Cet organe consultatif composé de féministes et queer, d'avocates, de mobilisatrices de ressources et d'interlocutrices communautaires apporte une expertise diversifiée dans des régions telles que l'Afrique, les Caraïbes, le Moyen-Orient, l'Asie et le Pacifique, ainsi que l'Amérique centrale. Leur participation contribuera à garantir que nos décisions de financement sont ancrées dans les réalités et les priorités des mouvements féministes du monde entire. En savoir plus sur les membres remarquables du groupe consultatif de Préparer. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gvaqWkGj    _____ Conoce a nuestro Grupo Asesor designado para el programa Preparar, seis líderes feministas con amplia experiencia que guiarán al Fondo de Igualdad en nuestro apoyo a los movimientos feministas de base en la preparación y respuesta a las crisis. Este cuerpo asesor de activistas feministas y queer, abogadas, movilizadoras de recursos y conectoras comunitarias aporta una experiencia diversa en regiones como África, el Caribe, Oriente Medio, Asia y el Pacífico, y América Central. Su participación ayudará a garantizar que nuestras decisiones de financiación se basen en las realidades y prioridades de los movimientos feministas de todo el mundo. Más información sobre los notables miembros del Grupo Asesor Preparar. 👇 https://lnkd.in/g772p3YT

Thank you Equality Fund for shining a spotlight on Helen's Daughters. Finding the right partners has been crucial to our growth, and I’m proud to say that the Equality Fund has been one of those rare partners who truly understands the importance of trust-based philanthropy. You’ve empowered us to take bold steps in redefining the role of women in agriculture, offering us the flexibility and support needed to address the unique challenges our community faces. With partners like you, we can focus on what truly matters—equipping women with the tools, knowledge, and support to become drivers of sustainable development. Together, we’re not just changing the narrative; we’re transforming the future of farming for women across the Eastern Caribbean.