Giving:Women and Global Philanthropy

GivingGiving: Women and Global Philanthropy

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Setting the Stage

—Worldwide, less than 7% of all philanthropic funds go towards organizations focusing on women and girls

—Direct giving to women and girls has been below 7.5% for the last fifteen years

Women and Global Philanthropy

Global Fund for Women and Tewa

Women’s Funds —Today, nearly 150 women’s funds exist

—Over $465 million in collective working assets and invest over $60 million per year

—Invest in the empowerment of women and girls

—Frequently grant start-up funding for new organizations

—Do not control large sums of money

Women and Global Philanthropy

Women and Global Philanthropy

Tewa—Founded in 1996

—Located in Nepal, means “support” in Nepali

—Raises money from foundations and donors to give grants to women’s groups

—Given 300 grants totaling 14 million Nepali rupees

Founder Rita ThapaGlobal Fund for Women and Marketa Kronkova

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Giving: Women and Global Philanthropy

Women and Global Philanthropy

Insights

—Systemic approach to giving

—Develop culture of charitable giving

—Identify women as donors Global Fund for Women and Marketa Hronkova

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Video: Nicholas Kristof

Women and Global Philanthropy

What You Can Do

Women and Global Philanthropy

Participate in the Women’s Funding Network’s Online Activism initiatives

Join a donor community for the Global Fund For Women

Spread the word about this issue

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