November 22, 2022 How Long-Term Support for Community Groups Can Help Break Cycles of Intergenerational Trauma November 22, 2022/ Anita Bhatia and Kavita Mehra, Guest Contributors Healing the trauma caused by gender-based violence requires a long-term commitment and a culturally rooted approach. In this guest opinion, authors outline a new partnership they hope can serve as a model. Read More
November 18, 2022 New Numbers on Giving for Women and Girls: Major Underfunding, Some Reasons for Hope November 18, 2022/ Dawn Wolfe Updated data from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute paints a depressing picture: Even as current events influence where money’s flowing, organizations serving women and girls are still prioritized far less than other causes.Read More
October 18, 2022 Should Philanthropy Be Paying More Attention to Struggling Men and Boys? October 18, 2022/ Philip Rojc Even as men continue to dominate society at the top, many are falling through the cracks, with sad and disturbing consequences. Can funders make a difference? Read More
March 16, 2022 A Big Gift to Barnard College Highlights Need and Opportunity to Support Women in STEM March 16, 2022/ Paul Karon A $55 million donation to Barnard College, the largest in the school's history, will fund expansion of science facilities at the elite institution. Can Barnard’s success be replicated elsewhere to support women in STEM?Read More
July 07, 2020 How Two Philanthropic Powerhouses Are Teaming Up to Advance Gender Equality July 07, 2020/ Julia Travers A new $30 million grant contest declares that “Equality Can’t Wait.” What’s driving Melinda Gates and Mackenzie Bezos to push for accelerated progress on gender equality in the U.S., and what are they looking for in applicants?Read More