Global Fund for Children

Roll call: Who of my colleagues in feminist and movement-building spaces is attending Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID)'s conference in Bangkok next month? Colleagues from Disability Rights Fund and I will be attending and would love to meet up! We are hosting several exciting sessions and spaces for dialogue, which I will post about as it approaches. As our Development Director, I will be specifically looking to make connections with potential donors to DRF and to disability rights organizations more broadly, so if you know people I should link up with, please do share! #HumanRights #DisabilityRights #FeministFunding #fundraising #MoveMoney #ShiftThePower #Disability

It was a great honor and privilege to participate in this year's TOSTAN Advance Seminar. The learning was impactful and quite inspiring. Our communities appreciate the approach, as they see us as collaborators who value their contribution rather than experts who have all the answers to their problem. All thanks to Global Fund for Children for their continuing support.

What is the Prohibition of the #Child Marriage Act in Sierra Leone? On July 2nd, 2024, the Prohibition of the Child Marriage Act was signed into law - providing legal protection to #young #girls. “Empowering girls to take the lead in discussions about their futures creates in them a sense of agency and self-confidence that is crucial for their development,” said GFC's Amé Atsu David. Want to learn more? Amé explains: https://bit.ly/4dVZuMm

🎥 What does #flexiblefunding mean to us? In the words of four GFC community-based partners, stretching from Ghana and Kenya to Romania to Colombia, learn just how powerful flexible funding can be for leaders working to mobilize change. #FlexibleFundingWorks Partners featured in chronological order: Move The World (Ghana), Asociația A.L.E.G. (Romania), FUNDACION NIÑAS DE LUZ Niñas (Colombia), Crime Si Poa® (Kenya).

Join us for LabStorm #220 on October 31st at 10:30 AM EST! 🔔 This session will feature the Funder Safeguarding Collaborative (FSC), an initiative dedicated to helping grant-making organizations prevent abuse and exploitation across their operations. Founded by Comic Relief, Global Fund for Children, The National Lottery Community Fund, Oak Foundation, and Porticus, the FSC was established in 2021 with a shared mission: to create a safer world. The collaborative believes that every funder can contribute to keeping people safe and protecting communities. It’s housed within the Global Fund for Children and works toward a vision where safety and wellbeing are central to every organization. This LabStorm will dive into how FSC is working to strengthen the safeguarding capabilities of funders worldwide. It’s a chance to learn, share, and be part of a movement focused on safety and ethics in grant-making. Don’t miss this chance to explore practical solutions, share ideas, and collaborate with others committed to safeguarding! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8Cr4qew #Safeguarding #FunderCollaboration #GlobalFundForChildren #FSC #SafetyAndWellbeing

We’re #hiring a new Development Officer – Strategic Partnerships in Greater London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We recently held our first co-design of 'round two' for the Co-Op Young Gamechangers Fund in Manchester. This steering group has been focused on strengthening #youth participation and making the fund more #inclusive and accessible. This was particularly exciting as we welcomed six newly recruited steering group members, each bringing fresh ideas and diverse lived experiences that significantly shaped the discussions. "Their contributions were invaluable in ensuring the fund continues to drive youth-led change while responding to the needs of communities that require the most support," said GFC's Conor Forker. We look forward to seeing all the ideas and projects that will emerge from the next round of funding when we launch early next month. Stay tuned!

Happy International Girls' Day to all the incredible, intelligent, and resilient girls around the world who are fighting to achieve their dreams! Through my support to the Adolescent Girls Summit, I have had the honor of meeting, interacting and learning from remarkable young girls from diverse backgrounds across West Africa. Today, I want to shine a light on one of these exceptional girls, Jitta Brima, from a rural community in Sierra Leone and a participant in our partner Center for Advocacy and Sustainable Empowerment's program. After attending the 2022 West Africa Adolescent Girls Summit, Jitta has transformed into a powerful, fearless advocate for rural girls. She has become an outspoken champion, courageously challenging social norms that negatively affect girls in rural communities. Recently, Global Fund for Children sponsored Jitta’s participation at the #HearthSummitThies organized by Tostan in Senegal, October 7-9, 2024. This experience marked her first time on an airplane and provided her with an invaluable platform to amplify her voice. As a panelist, she spoke passionately about the unique challenges girls in rural areas face, from limited educational opportunities to restrictive cultural norms that prevent them from enjoying their rights and wellbeing. Her courage and dedication moved everyone in the room, underscoring the immense potential within girls when they receive the requisite support, mentorship and exposure. Jitta’s journey is a testament to the transformative impact of empowerment. Global Fund for Children is committed to provide flexible funding and capacity strengthening to community based organizations working with adolescent girls from underserved areas. #girlsrights #HearthSummitThies #InternationalGirlsDay

🚨 We're hiring! Global Fund for Children is seeking a Deputy Vice President of Programs to join our mission-driven team. If you're passionate about community-led social change, children’s rights, and global collaboration, we want to hear from you! 💼 Location: Global South, Worldwide 📅 Apply by October 27, 2024 Learn more about the role: https://bit.ly/3ZOYYfS Apply here: https://bit.ly/47XivNa

Today, on International Day of the Girl Child, we reflect on the words of our Vice President of Programs, Corey Oser, "Now more than ever, our world needs girls’ power. The power to organize, speak out, challenge authority, mobilize communities, and change social norms. When we fund and uplift girls and their visions for a more just world, anything is possible." In this blog, Corey shares six key lessons for funders supporting girls. These insights highlight the importance of girl-led leadership and creating spaces where their voices can be heard. Swipe through the graphics for the key lessons and read the full blog to learn how we can all support girls in shaping their futures: https://bit.ly/3YlT4l2 #IDG2024