
FEATURE
Feminist philanthropy comes to South Asia
Women's funds in particular are challenging the current politics of aid as well as the status quo that exists within it, which excludes the voices and leadership of women, trans and other marginalized communities. This Alliance content is part of the Alliance + IssueLab Special Collection.
Explore social research from organizations working for the benefit of girls and women. This includes programs to improve the economic, social, and physical well-being of women and girls through direct services and advocacy, and can cover topics such as education, economic empowerment, and health care.
RESEARCH RELATED FUNDING
This trend line represents foundation funding for research & publication in this specific issue area. Data are from grants awarded by the FC 1000, a national sample of 1,000 of the largest grantmakers by total giving.
% OF TOTAL FUNDING (2013)
Graph represents all funding for this issue area; the highlighted arc represents the proportion awarded explicitly for research and publication.
TITLES RECENTLY PUBLISHED

Childcare Access: An Important Link to Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet
Jul 27, 2023
Publisher(s): Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

Young, Feminist, and Fearless: Holding the Line - State of Youth Civil Society Report
Jul 19, 2023
Publisher(s): Restless Development

Resourcing Girls to Thrive: Key Findings and Recommendations Guide
Jul 13, 2023
Publisher(s): Resourcing Girls to Thrive

A National Survey of OBGYNs’ Experiences After Dobbs
Jun 21, 2023
Publisher(s): Kaiser Family Foundation
TITLES FROM THE ARCHIVES

Speak for Yourself: What Girls Say about What Girls Need
Dec 1, 2002
Publisher(s): Girl's Best Friend Foundation

Building Bridges: Funding Options for the Core Components of Bridge Programs
May 1, 2004
Publisher(s): Women Employed Institute

Making the Match Between Lower-Income Women and Information Technology
Feb 1, 2004
Publisher(s): Women Employed Institute

What do you want to be? Lower-Income Women Face the Job Market
Jan 1, 2002
Publisher(s): Women Employed Institute

Unlocking Options for Women: A Survey of Women in Cook County Jail
Apr 1, 2002
Publisher(s): Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

Prostitution: A Violent Reality of Homelessness
Jan 1, 2001
Publisher(s): Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

Pathways and Progress: Best Practices to Ensure Fair Compensation
May 1, 2003
Publisher(s): Chicago Area Partnerships
Publishing Organizations
- African Women's Development Fund
- European Women's Lobby
- Feed the Future
- Freedom of Choice
- LearnIn.org