Global Fund for Women
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The Global Fund for Women is a non-profit foundation funding women's human rights initiatives. It was founded in 1987 by New Zealander Anne Firth Murray, and co-founded by Frances Kissling and Laura Lederer to fund women's initiatives around the world. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Since 1988, the foundation has awarded over $100 million in grants to over 4,000 organizations supporting progressive women's rights in over 170 countries. Ms. Magazine has called the Global Fund for Women "one of the leading global feminist funds."[3]
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Founded | 1987 |
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Founder | Anne Firth Murray, Frances Kissling, Laura Lederer |
Type | 501(c)(3) |
Focus | Women's rights |
Location | |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Latanya Mapp Frett, former president and chief executive officer (through 2023); and Sharon Bhagwan Rolls and Blythe Masters, co-chairs, board of directors; Maria Núñez, secretary and chair of development, board of directors[1] |
Revenue | $32,624,028 (FYE 06/2020)[2] |
Website | www.globalfundforwomen.org |
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