Giving: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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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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