The practice of feminist organizational development anchored the work of two collaborations: Calala Fondo de Mujeres and Mediterranean Women’s Fund: Because both funds face similar movement contexts and demands for stronger feminist funding infrastructure, they focused on what they could learn together about the contribution of transformative feminist leadership to organizational evolutions. Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, International Indigenous Women’s Forum, and Women Win: These funds focused on collective learning to embed intersectional feminism and decolonization in their organizational structures, processes, operations, grantmaking, advocacy, and programs.
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Alliance of Women’s and Feminist Funds of Latin America and the Caribbean: Amplifying collective voice and power to advance gender justice amid regional crises
Eight women’s and feminist funds in Latin America and the Caribbean, are working together to mobilize resources and amplify the collective power of women, feminists, LGBTQI+ organizations, and movements in the region.
ON THE RIGHT TRACK (OTRT): Building networks in Latin America and Europe for democracy and human rights
On the Right Track (OTRT) is a living alliance that unites feminist funds and organizations from Latin America and Europe working for democracy and human rights. Their focus is strategic communications and narrative building, in a context marked by the rise of political and religious fundamentalism.
Feminist Leadership in Organizational Development
Many women’s funds using a feminist lens are grappling with what transformative feminist leadership means. They are reflecting on internal coordination and organizing, leadership, growth, and systems. They are also linking feminist leadership to anti-racism and decolonization, committing to address these through systems, policies and processes.