With a Big Commitment, Ford Looks to BUILD Gender and Reproductive Justice

With a Big Commitment, Ford Looks to BUILD Gender and Reproductive Justice

The Ford Foundation’s BUILD Initiative continues to provide substantial, flexible funding and capacity building support for social justice organizations. UltraViolet, which promotes gender justice, is the most recent grantee.

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With Women Literally Under Attack, Funders Must Invest More in Ending Gender-Based Violence

With Women Literally Under Attack, Funders Must Invest More in Ending Gender-Based Violence

As we mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, guest author Archi Pyati reflects on the immediate need for philanthropy to ramp up its efforts to end gender-based violence and treat it as more than a siloed “women’s issue.”

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How Can Funders Meaningfully Address Gender-Based Violence? Support Survivor Justice

How Can Funders Meaningfully Address Gender-Based Violence? Support Survivor Justice

In this guest contribution, Brook Kelly-Green of Schusterman Family Philanthropies and Ada Williams Prince of Pivotal Ventures highlight the need for funders to center and support survivors of gender-based violence.

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The Collective Future Fund Is Expanding Its Long-Term Work to End Gender-Based Violence

The Collective Future Fund Is Expanding Its Long-Term Work to End Gender-Based Violence

Launched alongside the #MeToo movement, the pooled fund provided rapid-response grants as gender-based violence surged during COVID. Now, it’s pivoting to multiyear support.

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Philanthropy Is Dropping the Ball on Gender Justice. Here’s What Needs to Change

Philanthropy Is Dropping the Ball on Gender Justice. Here’s What Needs to Change

Despite increased talk during Women’s History Month, philanthropy still has a long way to go on funding gender justice, particularly around gender-based violence. This guest article discusses what needs to be done.

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How Long-Term Support for Community Groups Can Help Break Cycles of Intergenerational Trauma

How Long-Term Support for Community Groups Can Help Break Cycles of Intergenerational Trauma

Healing the trauma caused by gender-based violence requires a long-term commitment and a culturally rooted approach. In this guest opinion, authors outline a new partnership they hope can serve as a model.

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