The Urgent Action Fund Sisterhood has been a pioneer and leader in the collective care space. As rapid response funders supporting women, trans, and non-binary human rights defenders, their starting point is that collective care and protection are inseparable: without collective care, the protection of human rights defenders is not sustainable nor effective.
Tag: participatory grantmaking
Participatory Feminist Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (FMEL)
This collaboration of six funds aims to address the lack of mechanisms for building sustainable funding ecosystems among women’s funds (WFs). The goal is to strengthen their growth strategies through mentoring, learning spaces, and meaningful engagement within the WF community.
Phoebe So
Phoebe So Co-lead of Fenomenal Funds, Phoebe is a passionate advocate for social justice with nearly two decades of experience in strategic grantmaking and capacity building. Her approach to leadership is deeply rooted in feminist values, emphasizing transparency, power-sharing, and continuous learning. Phoebe’s approach to leadership is shaped by her background as a qualified integral […]
Shama Dossa
Shama Dossa Co-Lead Fenomenal Funds Dr. Shama Dossa is a feminist activist-scholar located in Karachi, Pakistan and has held a number of international leadership positions as both a learning and evaluation practitioner and academic. Shama graduated from University of Toronto with a PhD in Adult Education and Community development and specializes in participatory approaches to […]
Althea Dellaura Anderson
Althea D. Anderson is a Program Officer in Gender Equity and Governance at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Alexandra Garita
Before becoming Executive Director in 2020, Alex served as Deputy Director for three years, implementing Prospera’s current programs, consolidating the team, and influencing philanthropy to invest in more democratic ways within the women’s funding ecosystem. Previously, she worked as Advisor at the Simone de Beauvoir Leadership Institute in Mexico and was founder and President of […]
Nina Madsen
Nina Madsen is Program Officer from Open Society Foundations. You can find her on Linkedin.
Diakhoumba Gassama
Diakhoumba Gassama is a Program Officer in the Gender Equity and Governance Program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Anisha Chugh
Anisha has been with Women’s Fund Asia for over 10 years and starting 1st July 2022, has assumed the position of Executive Director of the Organisation. She previously worked at different levels within WFA – Deputy Executive Director, Director of Programmes and Programme Officer. Prior to joining WFA, Anisha worked with a human rights funder […]