PHASE 01
Working with organisations that take action
With a budget of €15 million over four years, the first phase of Feminists in Action financed 239 feminist organisations across 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, supporting their growth and the impact of their work
Once upon a time...
Feminist organisations are on the front line in the effort to build more equal societies, yet they continue to face severe funding shortages. The average annual budget of a feminist organisation is only USD 22,000 – a figure that has not changed in over a decade – and 83% report that they do not have enough funding to meet their strategic goals.
The first phase of the Feminists in Action project was launched under the framework of the Support Fund for Feminist Organisations (FSOF), co-managed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the French Development Agency (AFD). It was implemented by three international NGOs – CARE France, Equipop and Oxfam France – together with three feminist funds: the Mediterranean Women’s Fund (FFMed), the Pananetugri Initiative for Women’s Well-being (IPBF) and the Francophone Women’s Fund (XOESE).
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WHEN SMALL CHANNELS BECOME LARGE RIVERS
The funding mechanism consists of three different channels that respond to the challenges and needs of CSOs: adaptability, flexibility and security.
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Strengthening funds
recapacity development of women's organisations in Global South through annual funding of between €5,000 and €20,000. -
Operational funds
funding of operational projects on SRHR, GBV, financial empowerment and access to rights, through multi-annual grants of between 30 000 and 250 000 €. -
Joint action funds
support for national or regional advocacy through multi-annual grants of between €50,000 and 250,000€ awarded to CSO consortia on a one-off basis, and in advance of the launch of channels 1 and 2.
Geographical distribution of grants
Project Focus Areas
of the projects defend sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
of the projects combat gender-based violence (GBV)
of the projects strengthen women’s economic empowerment
of the projects improve women’s and LGBTQI+ people’s access to rights
6 partners, 1 joint project
ORGANISATIONS WITH COMPLEMENTARY EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Feminists in Action is a group of organisations determined to advance the cause of women and gender minorities.
care france
This NGO has been fighting extreme poverty and promoting access to basic rights for 40 years, with the aim of making a lasting impact. As the first to be affected by inequalities, women and girls are at the heart of CARE France’s activities.
oxfam france
Founded in 1988, this NGO fights against poverty and inequality through public mobilisation campaigns and humanitarian and development activities. As part of the Oxfam International network, which operates across 70 countries, Oxfam France informs, alerts and lobbies the public.
Equipop
Equipop is an NGO that fights for women’s health and rights around the world, mainly in France and French-speaking West Africa. Since 2011, the charity has combined the implementation of experimental projects, social and political mobilisation and the development of change agents.
the Mediterranean Women's Fund
This feminist fund has been working to anchor the women’s movement in the countries around the Mediterranean since 2008. FFMed supports and unites feminist activists and organisations by providing forums for exchange and by bringing their voices to the attention of public institutions.
Pananetugri Initiative for the Well-Being of Women
Founded in 2011 in Burkina Faso, the IPBF works to ensure that the place of women is recognised in the legal, socio-economic and cultural spheres. The feminist fund also supports the development of innovative initiatives led by women’s and girls’ organisations in eight African countries.
The Francophone Women's Fund
Based in Togo, this feminist foundation mobilises financial, material and human resources to dramatically increase the impact of activities involved in women’s and girls’ rights, their financial empowerment and gender equality. Created in 2015, it is now extending its scope of action to a dozen French-speaking Southern countries.
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