Alliance for Feminist Movements

Recommended Read: "To strengthen the funder-grantee relationship, trust must be central to every action" Christine Sow (Humentum) - Trust as the foundation for change: Practical steps to strengthen relationships between funders, grantees, and community stakeholders. https://lnkd.in/ddQFKG7p

Funding Opportunity: The Technical Secretariat of the Global Alliance for Care / Alianza Global por los Cuidados is pleased to share with you the launch of the Climate & Care Initiative Fund Call. This fund, backed by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and led by a consortium including UNRISD, Oxfam Canada, and Fundación Avina in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Care, seeks to support innovative projects that bridge the gaps between climate action and care work. This is your opportunity to access up to USD$50,000 for projects that tackle these critical issues, with a special focus on solutions that: - Empower women-led grassroots organizations - Promote a feminist just transition - Address the interconnected challenges of climate change and care work in vulnerable communities Key Dates: - Call for proposals opens: October 29, 2024 - Informative sessions: November 6-7, 2024 - Submission deadline: December 10, 2024 How to apply: Applications must be submitted by December 10, 2024. For more information on eligibility criteria and to download the proposal template, visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/dJWrM6mq

We often hear the phrase "if you can't fund more, fund core" echoed in many spaces, but what evidence is there on the impact of core funding? This easy to read piece by Silvia Guizzardi (Oak Foundation) is definitely a recommended weekend read. Explore Oak's reflections on the impact of core funding in the last five years. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/eSDPcjCw

We are looking for a team of consultants or an organization to support us to thoroughly review our existing branding and products, followed by the production and co-creation of a variety of visually impactful, graphically designed communication products and style guidelines. If you or someone you know fits this description, please share this call for proposals. Deadline: Friday 15th November 2024, 11:59 EST. Learn more https://lnkd.in/d-RYSmr7

There are so many great resources we are seeing on the impact of feminist movements as well as the need continue to #FundFeminists in their diverse and critical work. Here are a few of the resources, and opinions that we found interesting this week. #FeministFunding 1. Mónica Enríquez-Enríquez (Foundation for a Just Society) & Therese de Vries (Urgent Action Fund Latin America and the Caribbean) - Embedding Feminist Principles In Grant-Making: A Win-Win For Donors And Grantees https://lnkd.in/dyhgW2GA 2. Count Me In! (CMI!) - Four Reasons Why Strong Feminist Movements Are A Must For Healthy Democracies https://lnkd.in/egdSxgjY 3. Alison Powell (The Bridgespan Group) - Centering the Grantee Experience: A Path to Differentiation for Intermediary Funds https://lnkd.in/eHmBwQGy 4. Hilary Pennington (Ford Foundation) - Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Intermediary Funds https://lnkd.in/emYfakGh Funding Opportunity: 💲 #WYDEWomenLeadership Initiative - Call for Proposals https://lnkd.in/dPCET7NQ Pre-Register Now: ✍🏽 #WalkingtheTalk - Financing for Feminist Futures Conference: Pre Registration now open https://f4ff.global/

Feminist movements around the world aren’t just responding to the climate crisis – they’re addressing its root causes by challenging oppressive structures. Through local initiatives, they’re reimagining sustainable futures that work for both people and the planet. Yet these movements are still underfunded. Are you curious how climate finance can reach these movements? Dive into our policy brief to learn more! https://lnkd.in/dzwx-RER    #FeministClimateJustice #climatefinance 

🗣 Your Voice Matters! 🗣 Feminist movements are driving critical changes in ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) globally. It’s time to share your journey, successes, and challenges. 📚 Coalition of Feminists for Social Change (COFEM) is conducting research to spotlight the role of feminist movements in shaping policy and advocacy, and they want to hear from YOU. By participating, you’ll help inspire future strategies to end GBV and elevate the voices of the Global Majority. 🔗 Join the research now: https://lnkd.in/dmKGtdMV

#Reminder! Join our upcoming event, on #Wednesday23rdOctober 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT, #Thursday24October 12:00- 13:00 AEDT, where we will explore innovative funding models to directly support Indigenous women-led #climateinitiatives and how we can foster equitable, direct funding models that empower #Indigenouswomen in their critical climate work. 🗓️ Wednesday, October 23rd 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT 🗓️ Thursday, October 24th 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AEDT 🔗 #REGISTERTODAY: https://bit.ly/4hdbuMj #ClimateAction #IndigenousWomen #ClimateFinance

Recommended Read: "Feminists have built a feminist resourcing ecosystem as an act of resistance to directly fund and support groups who are fighting for their rights in oppressive, unsafe settings. Resourcing and strengthening these movements cannot wait." https://lnkd.in/egdSxgjY Leading up to the #MovingMoneyBuildingMovements convening, the Count Me In! Consortium shares four reasons why strong feminist movements are a must for healthy democracies. Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID), Urgent Action Fund-Africa, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism

#HAPPENINGTOMORROW! 💡Join us tomorrow to discuss pathways for more inclusive and accessible #climatefinance models at our upcoming event on #Tuesday22ndOctober, at 7:00am PT for our community in the U.S, Canada and Latin America and the Caribbean. #Indigenouswomen’s leadership is crucial for #climateadaptation and ecosystem preservation, but they face barriers accessing the resources they need. With only 1.4% of philanthropic funding going to organizations benefiting Indigenous women, it’s time to address these structural barriers and create equitable funding pathways. This panel will be moderated by Kate Landon, CAP®,and Heather McGray, Eriel Deranger and Alexandra Payne will be sharing with us their experiences. #REGISTERTODAY: https://bit.ly/3A6cnFV #IndigenousLeadership #ClimateJustice #PhilanthropyForChange #COP29