WUNRN
Global Fund for Women Theory of
Change
Global Fund for
Women believes that women are powerful catalysts for change and that strong
women’s organizations and movements make transformative shifts in power that
are crucial to women realizing their rights and creating lasting solutions
to the world’s problems. We advocate for, and subscribe to, a philanthropy that
invests in the human rights of women and girls, mobilizes resources, and that
empowers women’s organizations and movements. We actively seek global partnerships
that contribute to enabling all people to live in a just and equitable society.
This theory of
change is premised on:
The multifaceted, political, and systemic nature of
gender inequality
A rights based approach, rather than a development led
approach, being crucial to realizing women’s and girls’ human rights
Women, and women’s organizations, in local communities
and beyond as key participants and drivers of social change
Flexible funding to women’s rights organizations being
critical to support, strengthen, and sustain a strong foundation and
acumen for women’s rights movement building globally
Gender inequality will have been addressed when women
can fully, freely and safely participate in political, economic and social life
and in choices over their bodies, sexuality and reproductive health.
How do we know we’re making a
difference?
We have developed
a set of tools and processes that are integrated in our daily work that a)
track our progress b) capture impact c) test assumptions d) adapt as necessary.
Our change matrix
identifies four areas where change must occur in order for it to be
transformative and lasting.
Ensuring Our Impact
Global Fund
grantees have gone on to win the Nobel Peace Prize, be elected to parliament,
overthrow oppressive regimes, and end wars. We are able to find, fund, and
collaborate with women-led groups who employ creative and groundbreaking
strategies to address challenges that women and girls face in their
communities. We do this by conducting an extensive due diligence process that looks
for the following criteria in the women’s organizations we fund:
