The Global Fund for Women, an international network of women and men committed to a world of equality and social justice, advocates for and defends women's human rights by making grants to support women's groups around the world. We are part of a global women's movement that is rooted in a commitment to justice and an appreciation of the value of women's experience. The challenges women face vary widely across communities, cultures, religions, traditions, and countries. We believe that women should have a full range of choices, and that women themselves know best how to determine their needs and propose solutions for lasting change. The way in which we do our work is as important as what we do. This philosophy is reflected in our flexible, respectful, and responsive style of grantmaking. The Global Fund makes grants to seed, support, and strengthen women's rights groups based outside the United States working to address human rights issues that include:

Ending Gender-Based Violence & Building Peace

Ensuring Economic and Environmental Justice Advancing Health and Sexual & Reproductive Rights

Expanding Civic & Political Participation

Increasing Access to Education (www.globalfundforwomen.org/3grant/meena).