UPDATES

Welcoming Germany to the Equality FundWelcoming Germany to the Equality Fund

Feminist, for-profit development models are not a radical ventureFeminist, for-profit development models are not a radical venture

Read our new policy white paperRead our new policy white paper

Beyond Aid: Rethinking Development Finance for a Changing WorldBeyond Aid: Rethinking Development Finance for a Changing World

Our takeaways from Women Deliver Our takeaways from Women Deliver

hint: it’s about collaboration, not competitionhint: it’s about collaboration, not competition

Remembering Iraqi Canadian feminist icon, Yanar MohammedRemembering Iraqi Canadian feminist icon, Yanar Mohammed

The Equality Fund honours the life of feminist Yanar Mohammed, condemns her targeted killingThe Equality Fund honours the life of feminist Yanar Mohammed, condemns her targeted killing

Does Canada have a feminist foreign policy? Actually, we do. And we are proof it worksDoes Canada have a feminist foreign policy? Actually, we do. And we are proof it works

Funding Movements in Times of CrisisFunding Movements in Times of Crisis

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.

Trump 2.0 and the threat to ESG: why women-focused investing paysTrump 2.0 and the threat to ESG: why women-focused investing pays

Powering Movements through MarketsPowering Movements through Markets

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.

Moonshot to Milestone TorontoMoonshot to Milestone Toronto

The Equality Fund With Jess TomlinThe Equality Fund With Jess Tomlin

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.

Moonshot to MilestoneMoonshot to Milestone

Community-centred Solutions for Climate ActionCommunity-centred Solutions for Climate Action

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.

Gender-lens Investing is Key to Next Generation PhilanthropyGender-lens Investing is Key to Next Generation Philanthropy

We must fund grassroot feminist groups to withstand Trump setbackWe must fund grassroot feminist groups to withstand Trump setback

COP29 Gender Day: A Call to Action for Climate FundersCOP29 Gender Day: A Call to Action for Climate Funders

Lessons in Feminist GovernanceLessons in Feminist Governance

Moonshot: Making the Equality FundMoonshot: Making 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.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 Episode 1Moonshot Episode 1

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.

Moonshot Episode 2Moonshot Episode 2

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.

Moonshot Episode 3Moonshot Episode 3

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.

Announcing the Prepare Advisory GroupAnnouncing the Prepare Advisory Group

Our democracy defense needs an anti-gender offenseOur democracy defense needs an anti-gender offense

Equality Fund launches “Prepare” funding callEquality Fund launches “Prepare” funding call

Moment to MoveMoment to Move

As Global Crises Intersect, So Must WeAs Global Crises Intersect, So Must We

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

Black Feminists Together Creating Magic In ParadiseBlack Feminists Together Creating Magic In Paradise

Megan Theobalds shares four key insights from her first Black Feminisms Forum Megan Theobalds shares four key insights from her first Black Feminisms Forum

Words From our WVL-Caribbean Grantee PartnersWords From our WVL-Caribbean Grantee Partners

Women’s Voice and Leadership–Caribbean – January 2024Women’s Voice and Leadership–Caribbean – January 2024

WVL 2.0 Blog Series: Ukrainian Women’s FundWVL 2.0 Blog Series: Ukrainian Women’s Fund

WVL 2.0 Blog Series: IntersectWVL 2.0 Blog Series: Intersect

WVL 2.0 Blog Series: How Women’s Funds Support Gender Equality and Durable ChangeWVL 2.0 Blog Series: How Women’s Funds Support Gender Equality and Durable Change

WVL 2.0 Blog Series: Women Fund Tanzania TrustWVL 2.0 Blog Series: Women Fund Tanzania Trust

A Bold Vote of Confidence for Even Bolder Action AheadA Bold Vote of Confidence for Even Bolder Action Ahead

#16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence#16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Equality Fund Response to Humanitarian Crisis in GazaEquality Fund Response to Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

What We Are Reading: September 2023What We Are Reading: September 2023

Remembering a Titan and Friend: Suzanne BiegelRemembering a Titan and Friend: Suzanne Biegel

Request For Proposals–Phase II Of Study On The Creation Of A Caribbean, Activist-Led, Feminist Fund: Financial And Legal EnvironmentRequest For Proposals–Phase II Of Study On The Creation Of A Caribbean, Activist-Led, Feminist Fund: Financial And Legal Environment

Moving Money—And Power: Welcoming 34 New Grantee Partners!Moving Money—And Power: Welcoming 34 New Grantee Partners!

Women’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean – August 2023 UpdateWomen’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean – August 2023 Update

In Community in Kigali- 5 Things We Heard At Women DeliverIn Community in Kigali- 5 Things We Heard At Women Deliver

More Stories from Caribbean Feminists, Activists, and Leaders!More Stories from Caribbean Feminists, Activists, and Leaders!

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.

Call for Nominations – Equality Fund Board of DirectorsCall for Nominations – Equality Fund Board of Directors

What We Are Reading: June 2023What We Are Reading: June 2023

Equality Fund Response to the Recent Earthquakes in Turkey and SyriaEquality Fund Response to the Recent Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

What We Are Reading: May 2023What We Are Reading: May 2023

By Us, For Us: Feminist Movements, UnboundBy Us, For Us: Feminist Movements, Unbound

Under the Sycamore TreeUnder the Sycamore Tree

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.

What We Are Reading: April 2023What We Are Reading: April 2023

Women’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean – April 2023  UpdateWomen’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean – April 2023  Update

Request for Proposals: Consultant for MEL Storytelling WebinarsRequest for Proposals: Consultant for MEL Storytelling Webinars

Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy is key to addressing our biggest global challengesCanada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy is key to addressing our biggest global challenges

What We Are Reading: March 2023What We Are Reading: March 2023

Terms of Reference for Consultancy to develop a feminist framework on crises definition, actors and interventionsTerms of Reference for Consultancy to develop a feminist framework on crises definition, actors and interventions

First-of-its-kind partnership between the UK government and the Equality Fund delivers new resources—and momentum—to feminist movementsFirst-of-its-kind partnership between the UK government and the Equality Fund delivers new resources—and momentum—to feminist movements

International Women’s Day 2023International Women’s Day 2023

What We Are Reading: February 2023What We Are Reading: February 2023

‘Doing Philanthropy Differently’‘Doing Philanthropy Differently’

Let’s Talk About Feminists and InvestingLet’s Talk About Feminists and Investing

What We Are Reading: January 2023What We Are Reading: January 2023

Sweden government’s scrapping of feminist foreign policy is a setbackSweden government’s scrapping of feminist foreign policy is a setback

What We Are Reading: December 2022What We Are Reading: December 2022

Feminists Show Up at COP27Feminists Show Up at COP27

What We Are Reading: November 2022What We Are Reading: November 2022

Women’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean Special EditionWomen’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean Special Edition

The Power of Community and PossibilityThe Power of Community and Possibility

Show up Together: Bringing the promise of feminist philanthropy to lifeShow up Together: Bringing the promise of feminist philanthropy to life

What We Are Reading: October 2022What We Are Reading: October 2022

FIAP at 5: Part 3FIAP at 5: Part 3

Philanthropy can reduce inequality — if it’s done in the right wayPhilanthropy can reduce inequality — if it’s done in the right way

National Day for Truth and ReconciliationNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Equality Fund Celebrates the Alliance for Feminist MovementsThe Equality Fund Celebrates the Alliance for Feminist Movements

What We Are Reading: September 2022What We Are Reading: September 2022

If Not Now, When? A Feasibility Study for a Caribbean Fund for Women’s and LGBTQI+ RightsIf Not Now, When? A Feasibility Study for a Caribbean Fund for Women’s and LGBTQI+ Rights

Agency of Record (AOR) – Request for ProposalAgency of Record (AOR) – Request for Proposal

Step Up, Step Back: Reimagining Non-Competitive Grantmaking in CommunityStep Up, Step Back: Reimagining Non-Competitive Grantmaking in Community

Flipping the funding scriptFlipping the funding script

Women’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean July 2022 UpdateWomen’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean July 2022 Update

Happy Fifth Anniversary to Canada’s Feminist International Assistance PolicyHappy Fifth Anniversary to Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy

Activate: 23 Feminist Funds Powering Grassroots ChangeActivate: 23 Feminist Funds Powering Grassroots Change

Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy Turns Five – Part 2Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy Turns Five – Part 2

Abortion is a Human Right. Everywhere.Abortion is a Human Right. Everywhere.

What We Are Reading: June 2022What We Are Reading: June 2022

Honouring Shirley GreenbergHonouring Shirley Greenberg

What We Are Reading: May 2022What We Are Reading: May 2022

Canada needs to step up for the women and girls of AfghanistanCanada needs to step up for the women and girls of Afghanistan

Move with Us: A Spring Update and InvitationMove with Us: A Spring Update and Invitation

Submission to the House of Commons Special Committee on Afghanistan (AFGH)Submission to the House of Commons Special Committee on Afghanistan (AFGH)

Now is the time for Canada’s Feminist Foreign PolicyNow is the time for Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy

Women’s Voice and Leadership-Caribbean April UpdateWomen’s Voice and Leadership-Caribbean April Update

Climate Finance for Feminist Activism: Showcasing Success, Imagining PossibilitiesClimate Finance for Feminist Activism: Showcasing Success, Imagining Possibilities

What We Are Reading: April 2022What We Are Reading: April 2022

Statement on UkraineStatement on Ukraine

Focused on the North Star: Our Investment Theory of ChangeFocused on the North Star: Our Investment Theory of Change

International Transgender Day of VisibilityInternational Transgender Day of Visibility

Feminist Resource Mobilization Learning JourneysFeminist Resource Mobilization Learning Journeys

What We Are Reading: January 2022What We Are Reading: January 2022

What We Are Reading: December 2021What We Are Reading: December 2021

Courageous Leadership: Across Generations and BordersCourageous Leadership: Across Generations and Borders

What We Are Reading: November 2021What We Are Reading: November 2021

Global South Feminists Have Recommendations for COP26 NegotiatorsGlobal South Feminists Have Recommendations for COP26 Negotiators

Connection: Friendship Forged in FeminismConnection: Friendship Forged in Feminism

Celebrating the history—and future—of feminist movements in the CaribbeanCelebrating the history—and future—of feminist movements in the Caribbean

Transformation: Young Feminists Creating the FutureTransformation: Young Feminists Creating the Future

Shifting Power to Catalyze Movements: Our Inclusive Grantmaking JourneyShifting Power to Catalyze Movements: Our Inclusive Grantmaking Journey

National Day for Truth and ReconciliationNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation

What We Are Reading: September 2021What We Are Reading: September 2021

Rising HigherRising Higher

Fueling Hope amid Heartache: 5 Ways to Support Feminist MovementsFueling Hope amid Heartache: 5 Ways to Support Feminist Movements

Feminist Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: What Does it Look Like in Practice?Feminist Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: What Does it Look Like in Practice?

Go to the frontlines: A conversation about young feminist activismGo to the frontlines: A conversation about young feminist activism

What Happened in Paris Can’t Stay in ParisWhat Happened in Paris Can’t Stay in Paris

What We Are Reading: July 2021What We Are Reading: July 2021

Our Response to the High Hopes, High Expectations Consultation RecommendationsOur Response to the High Hopes, High Expectations Consultation Recommendations

Transforming Gender Equality Efforts: Young Feminist Activism and Climate JusticeTransforming Gender Equality Efforts: Young Feminist Activism and Climate Justice

Announcing the Equality Fund’s inaugural Investment Advisory CouncilAnnouncing the Equality Fund’s inaugural Investment Advisory Council

Equality Fund welcomes Canada’s continued leadership on building feminist futuresEquality Fund welcomes Canada’s continued leadership on building feminist futures

Committing to Gender Equality: Moving the World from Words to ActionCommitting to Gender Equality: Moving the World from Words to Action

From G7 to Generation Equality Forum to COP26: Global Leadership on Gender Equality?From G7 to Generation Equality Forum to COP26: Global Leadership on Gender Equality?

Equality Fund Celebrates Inaugural Board of Directors and Visionary Co-ChairsEquality Fund Celebrates Inaugural Board of Directors and Visionary Co-Chairs

What We Are Reading: June 2021What We Are Reading: June 2021

Feminist Movements and Lasting Change: What We Know and Where NextFeminist Movements and Lasting Change: What We Know and Where Next

Equality Fund + AWDFEquality Fund + AWDF

Equality Fund and AWDF Celebrate Powerful New Community of Grantee PartnersEquality Fund and AWDF Celebrate Powerful New Community of Grantee Partners

Earth Day: Feminists at the Forefront of Climate ActionEarth Day: Feminists at the Forefront of Climate Action

What We Are Reading: May 2021What We Are Reading: May 2021

What We Are Reading: April 2021What We Are Reading: April 2021

How your investments can build a better worldHow your investments can build a better world

Equality Fund receives landmark $15 million grant from the Ford FoundationEquality Fund receives landmark $15 million grant from the Ford Foundation

Spotlighting Feminist Organizations and Movements at Generation Equality Forum MexicoSpotlighting Feminist Organizations and Movements at Generation Equality Forum Mexico

International Women’s Day Marks An Unprecedented Crisis In Gender Equality – Investing In Social Impact Work Can HelpInternational Women’s Day Marks An Unprecedented Crisis In Gender Equality – Investing In Social Impact Work Can Help

What We Are Reading: March 2021What We Are Reading: March 2021

What we’re investing in | Part 6 | Playbook: Investing in Gender EqualityWhat we’re investing in | Part 6 | Playbook: Investing in Gender Equality

Advancing Feminist Grantmaking and Feminist Action in Canada and Around the WorldAdvancing Feminist Grantmaking and Feminist Action in Canada and Around the World

What We Are Reading: January 2021What We Are Reading: January 2021

Directing capital to advance gender equality | Part 5 | Playbook: Investing in Gender EqualityDirecting capital to advance gender equality | Part 5 | Playbook: Investing in Gender Equality

How we invest | Part 4 | Playbook: Investing in Gender EqualityHow we invest | Part 4 | Playbook: Investing in Gender Equality

Announcing our Catalyze Global Advisory PanelAnnouncing our Catalyze Global Advisory Panel

Who has a say matters | Part 3 | Playbook: Investing in Gender EqualityWho has a say matters | Part 3 | Playbook: Investing in Gender Equality

Guiding the Equality Fund’s investment strategy | Part 2 | Playbook: Investing in Gender EqualityGuiding the Equality Fund’s investment strategy | Part 2 | Playbook: Investing in Gender Equality

Why invest with a Gender-Lens? | Part 1 | Playbook: Investing in Gender EqualityWhy invest with a Gender-Lens? | Part 1 | Playbook: Investing in Gender Equality

Beijing+25: Moving beyond “building back better”Beijing+25: Moving beyond “building back better”

Canada Can Champion Gender Equality Without UN Security Council SeatCanada Can Champion Gender Equality Without UN Security Council Seat

Feminists @ Work: What We LearnedFeminists @ Work: What We Learned

What We Are Reading: October 2020What We Are Reading: October 2020

Announcing the Women’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean Grantee PartnersAnnouncing the Women’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean Grantee Partners

Equality Fund Launches CATALYZE Funding OpportunityEquality Fund Launches CATALYZE Funding Opportunity

What We Are Reading: Summer 2022What We Are Reading: Summer 2022

Feminists @ WorkFeminists @ Work

Funding Feminist: My Evolving Learning JourneyFunding Feminist: My Evolving Learning Journey

Reflections on our first year as the Equality FundReflections on our first year as the Equality Fund

Lessons from feminists facing COVID-19 on the frontlinesLessons from feminists facing COVID-19 on the frontlines

Making sense of a world in a pandemic and economic crisisMaking sense of a world in a pandemic and economic crisis

Status quo is failing women and girlsStatus quo is failing women and girls

Announcing the new WVL-Caribbean Advisory Group and Appointment of MembersAnnouncing the new WVL-Caribbean Advisory Group and Appointment of Members

What does a consultation run by feminists look like?What does a consultation run by feminists look like?

Equality Fund Co-CEOs Jess Tomlin and Jessica Houssian receive Canada’s 2020 Top 25 Women of Influence™ AwardEquality Fund Co-CEOs Jess Tomlin and Jessica Houssian receive Canada’s 2020 Top 25 Women of Influence™ Award

A Year of Feminist EvolutionA Year of Feminist Evolution

The Equality Fund: Imagining a world of abundance for women and girlsThe Equality Fund: Imagining a world of abundance for women and girls

Innovative new Canadian initiative will mobilize unprecedented funds towards gender equalityInnovative new Canadian initiative will mobilize unprecedented funds towards gender equality

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.