How individual acts of philanthropy collectively create long-term impact for gender equality movements worldwide. Written by Erin Campeau, Philanthropy Manager, Equality FundHow individual acts of philanthropy collectively create long-term impact for gender equality movements worldwide. Written by Erin Campeau, Philanthropy Manager, Equality Fund
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New opportunity for journalists in Global South countries Equality Fund partners with Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) and African Women in Media (AWiM) New opportunity for journalists in Global South countries Equality Fund partners with Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) and African Women in Media (AWiM)
September 21, 20264 min read
Looking for non-profit collaborations to advance gender equalityLooking for non-profit collaborations to advance gender equality
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By contributing €18 million in a two-year commitment, Germany joins G7 allies in a shared commitment to advance gender equality through the Equality Fund’s innovative development finance mechanism.By contributing €18 million in a two-year commitment, Germany joins G7 allies in a shared commitment to advance gender equality through the Equality Fund’s innovative development finance mechanism.
July 29, 20264 min read
We are proud to work with these nations, united by a shared vision, and commitment, to gender equality globally.We are proud to work with these nations, united by a shared vision, and commitment, to gender equality globally.
May 20, 20262 min read
Opinion: Here’s how development spending can work effectively with the financial system for mutual benefit.Opinion: Here’s how development spending can work effectively with the financial system for mutual benefit.
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Beyond Aid: Rethinking Development Finance for a Changing WorldBeyond Aid: Rethinking Development Finance for a Changing World
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hint: it’s about collaboration, not competitionhint: it’s about collaboration, not competition
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She was the most incredible activist I’ve ever known. If you knew Yanar, you would have felt the love immediately – her courage, her political vision, her sense of humour.She was the most incredible activist I’ve ever known. If you knew Yanar, you would have felt the love immediately – her courage, her political vision, her sense of humour.
March 5, 20263 min read
One of her most enduring legacies will be her commitment to nurturing leaders and activists across Iraq who will continue the work she built, in solidarity with all those who believe in freedom and safety for women and girls. One of her most enduring legacies will be her commitment to nurturing leaders and activists across Iraq who will continue the work she built, in solidarity with all those who believe in freedom and safety for women and girls.
March 2, 20262 min read
The Canadian government’s own priorities map squarely onto what the international policy community recognizes as the core pillars of feminist foreign policyThe Canadian government’s own priorities map squarely onto what the international policy community recognizes as the core pillars of feminist foreign policy
November 27, 20255 min read
CEO Jess Tomlin joins Bruce MacDonald of the Let's Imagine podcast to reimagine how philanthropy can truly meet the urgency of our times.CEO Jess Tomlin joins Bruce MacDonald of the Let's Imagine podcast to reimagine how philanthropy can truly meet the urgency of our times.
November 4, 20253 min read
GLI provides a critical lifeline to organizations championing women, offering long-term capital aligned with values-driven investment objectives.GLI provides a critical lifeline to organizations championing women, offering long-term capital aligned with values-driven investment objectives.
October 22, 20255 min read
CEO Jess Tomlin joins Kristine Michie of the Playfull Podcast to discuss Equality Fund's approach to fueling people-powered movements.CEO Jess Tomlin joins Kristine Michie of the Playfull Podcast to discuss Equality Fund's approach to fueling people-powered movements.
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CEO Jess Tomlin joins Douglas Nelson of the Discovery Pod to discuss the role of the Equality Fund in reshaping global investment strategies to drive gender justice.CEO Jess Tomlin joins Douglas Nelson of the Discovery Pod to discuss the role of the Equality Fund in reshaping global investment strategies to drive gender justice.
May 14, 20251 min read
Managing Director Kat Im-Jenkins joins Joy Anderson of the The Criterion Institute Podcast to explore the innovative financing strategies behind the Equality Fund.Managing Director Kat Im-Jenkins joins Joy Anderson of the The Criterion Institute Podcast to explore the innovative financing strategies behind the Equality Fund.
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Building a just, sustainable and thriving future for everyone is not possible without working together. Building a just, sustainable and thriving future for everyone is not possible without working together.
February 12, 20255 min read
Impact investing models are attractive to younger generations that are not only looking for ways to give, but also seeking coherence between their investment and philanthropy, and a values-aligned community to work alongside.Impact investing models are attractive to younger generations that are not only looking for ways to give, but also seeking coherence between their investment and philanthropy, and a values-aligned community to work alongside.
December 12, 20247 min read
Grassroots movements have continued to power change from the ground up, despite facing huge threats to personal safety and security.Grassroots movements have continued to power change from the ground up, despite facing huge threats to personal safety and security.
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Moonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.Moonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.
September 24, 20243 min readMoonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.Moonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.
September 24, 20242 min readMoonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.Moonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.
September 24, 20242 min readMoonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.Moonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.
September 24, 20242 min read
Our approach to working alongside an external advisory body is committed to shifting power, to help ensure our funding decisions are grounded in the realities and priorities of feminist movements.Our approach to working alongside an external advisory body is committed to shifting power, to help ensure our funding decisions are grounded in the realities and priorities of feminist movements.
August 29, 202413 min read
Women’s rights not only serve as a powerful weathervane for democracy: democracies are healthier when strong feminist movements exist.Women’s rights not only serve as a powerful weathervane for democracy: democracies are healthier when strong feminist movements exist.
August 26, 20244 min read
“Prepare,” a new funding opportunity designed to support grassroots feminist movements in crisis preparation and response.“Prepare,” a new funding opportunity designed to support grassroots feminist movements in crisis preparation and response.
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Equality Fund at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of WomenEquality Fund at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
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Megan Theobalds shares four key insights from her first Black Feminisms Forum Megan Theobalds shares four key insights from her first Black Feminisms Forum
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Today, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we double down. Today, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we double down.
December 7, 20233 min read
UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girlsUNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls
November 27, 202312 min read
We call for the leadership of women, girls, and trans people to be centred in creating political solutions to the crisis now, and to build lasting solutions to the occupation of Gaza.We call for the leadership of women, girls, and trans people to be centred in creating political solutions to the crisis now, and to build lasting solutions to the occupation of Gaza.
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A visionary who reshaped every field she touched, from impact investing and philanthropy to entrepreneurship, research, climate finance, and far beyond.A visionary who reshaped every field she touched, from impact investing and philanthropy to entrepreneurship, research, climate finance, and far beyond.
September 21, 20234 min read
Phase II Of Study On The Creation Of A Caribbean, Activist-Led, Feminist Fund: Financial And Legal EnvironmentPhase II Of Study On The Creation Of A Caribbean, Activist-Led, Feminist Fund: Financial And Legal Environment
August 28, 202312 min read
A short series podcast and living archive from Revel Women Lit documenting the work of trailblazing Caribbean feminist organisations in ecological justice, trans and queer rights, leadership, and combating rape culture.A short series podcast and living archive from Revel Women Lit documenting the work of trailblazing Caribbean feminist organisations in ecological justice, trans and queer rights, leadership, and combating rape culture.
July 18, 20237 min readEquality Fund Board of DirectorsEquality Fund Board of Directors
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June 14, 20237 min readWe are committed to responding to crises, whether disasters or conflict, affecting communities where our partners work. We are committed to responding to crises, whether disasters or conflict, affecting communities where our partners work.
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May 12, 20236 min readA short series podcast and living archive from Revel Women Lit documenting the work of trailblazing Caribbean feminist organisations in ecological justice, trans and queer rights, leadership, and combating rape culture.A short series podcast and living archive from Revel Women Lit documenting the work of trailblazing Caribbean feminist organisations in ecological justice, trans and queer rights, leadership, and combating rape culture.
April 28, 20235 min read
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This is exactly the time for Canada to double down on its support for a strong FIAPThis is exactly the time for Canada to double down on its support for a strong FIAP
March 27, 202311 min read
March 22, 202310 min readSeeking consultancy to develop a feminist framework on crises definition, actors and interventionsSeeking consultancy to develop a feminist framework on crises definition, actors and interventions
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Feminists around the world reacted with concern and dismay when the new Swedish government recently dropped the term ‘feminist’ from its foreign policy. Feminists around the world reacted with concern and dismay when the new Swedish government recently dropped the term ‘feminist’ from its foreign policy.
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The status quo won’t cut it, writes Roz Lee. Philanthropic funders must do more than shift resources — they must also shift power.The status quo won’t cut it, writes Roz Lee. Philanthropic funders must do more than shift resources — they must also shift power.
October 12, 20223 min read
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A dynamic collaboration designed to mobilize support for feminist movements and their agendas worldwideA dynamic collaboration designed to mobilize support for feminist movements and their agendas worldwide
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Seeking a new agency of record (AOR) to help us research, identify, uncover, and engage new audiences across Canada. Seeking a new agency of record (AOR) to help us research, identify, uncover, and engage new audiences across Canada.
August 25, 202211 min read
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The Equality Fund’s statement on today’s Roe v. Wade decisionThe Equality Fund’s statement on today’s Roe v. Wade decision
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A women’s health advocate, lawyer, philanthropist, godmother to Canadian feminist movements, and dear friend.A women’s health advocate, lawyer, philanthropist, godmother to Canadian feminist movements, and dear friend.
June 13, 20223 min read
May 16, 20229 min readWomen’s rights activists in Afghanistan moved in brave and courageous ways. We are now called to be equally brave and courageous in our support of them.Women’s rights activists in Afghanistan moved in brave and courageous ways. We are now called to be equally brave and courageous in our support of them.
May 16, 20225 min read
Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy and National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security provide bold policy mandates. The crisis in Afghanistan is a litmus test of Canada’s ability and determination to make these words count. Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy and National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security provide bold policy mandates. The crisis in Afghanistan is a litmus test of Canada’s ability and determination to make these words count.
April 29, 202210 min readA feminist foreign policy is not a luxury that Canada turns to when times are good. It is precisely in this moment of crisis that a clear statement of guiding principles is needed.A feminist foreign policy is not a luxury that Canada turns to when times are good. It is precisely in this moment of crisis that a clear statement of guiding principles is needed.
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We stand with courageous women as they call for peace, dignity, and respect for human rights from Russian television stations, the streets of Kabul and Khartoum, the halls of the United Nations, and elsewhere. We stand with courageous women as they call for peace, dignity, and respect for human rights from Russian television stations, the streets of Kabul and Khartoum, the halls of the United Nations, and elsewhere.
April 1, 20228 min read
Celebrating the visibility and power of trans people everywhereCelebrating the visibility and power of trans people everywhere
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While there is still much work ahead, we believe that the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation can be a meaningful step forwardWhile there is still much work ahead, we believe that the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation can be a meaningful step forward
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The Council is a reflection of our deep commitment to partnership, collaboration, and accountability to feminist movements.The Council is a reflection of our deep commitment to partnership, collaboration, and accountability to feminist movements.
June 30, 20212 min read
As a world gathering on gender equality opens, the Equality Fund welcomes Canada’s continued leadership on building feminist futuresAs a world gathering on gender equality opens, the Equality Fund welcomes Canada’s continued leadership on building feminist futures
June 30, 20214 min read
Moving the World from Words to ActionMoving the World from Words to Action
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Theo Sowa and Joanna Kerr lead the next chapter of Equality Fund’s global journeyTheo Sowa and Joanna Kerr lead the next chapter of Equality Fund’s global journey
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Deepening a dynamic partnership to support feminist movementsDeepening a dynamic partnership to support feminist movements
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A new tool has emerged—impact investing—that offers everyday investors, not just global philanthropists, a way to make change.A new tool has emerged—impact investing—that offers everyday investors, not just global philanthropists, a way to make change.
April 1, 20213 min readSignals unprecedented momentum among foundations, governments, and the private sector to mobilize support for global feminist movements.Signals unprecedented momentum among foundations, governments, and the private sector to mobilize support for global feminist movements.
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With the Equality Fund, Canadians are shifting the power to women’s rights organizations and supporting women pushing back against the push back.With the Equality Fund, Canadians are shifting the power to women’s rights organizations and supporting women pushing back against the push back.
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