What We Do
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism provides fast, flexible support to women, trans and non-binary activists so that they can respond to unexpected risks and opportunities, protect and care for themselves and one another, and nurture feminist movements that are creating a more just and equitable world.
Guided by the priorities and expertise of our activist partners, we deliver holistic, timely support to frontline feminist activists, organizations and movements when, where and how it matters most.
Our Grantmaking
Our Grantmaking
Feminist movements have been under-resourced for generations. The majority of grantmaking globally is slow-moving: public and private funders alike continue to favor lengthy application timelines, burdensome requirements and longer-term outcomes.
Through our grants, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism provides fast, flexible support to women, trans and non-binary activists so that they can respond to unexpected risks and opportunities, protect and care for themselves and one another, and nurture feminist movements that are creating a more just and equitable world.
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Why
Rapid response grants?
- Traditional philanthropy is slow-moving, rigid, and resources are too scarce
- Our model provides fast, flexible funding when activists need it the most
- Our rapid response grants allow activists to respond creatively and courageously to unexpected challenges
- We are able to resource holistic safety, protection and collective care
- The grants are an investment in the power and potential of frontline feminist movements
- We know that effective advocacy involves a combination of long-term strategy and real-time flexibility, as well as adequate resourcing
Integrating Care
Integrating Care
Together with Urgent Action Fund’s activist partners, our advocacy elevates the power and potential of frontline feminist leadership to create a just and equitable world and transform the systems and structures that threaten the lives and livelihoods of women, trans, non-binary, LGBTQI+, disabled, Black, Indigenous and all other people who are most marginalized by oppression and discrimination everywhere.
In partnership with the Urgent Action Sister Funds, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is helping to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem of care, protection and support for frontline feminist movements throughout the world.
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