Feminist News and Information
WEEKLY NEWS // MAY 11, 2023
// A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO
Motherhood is
a Political Act
Dear Colleagues,
This Mother's Day, we celebrate all caretakers and those who support them. We also send love to those who experience Mother's Day with grief for the children they've lost or were not able to have - or for the mother and mother-like people no longer with us.
We applaud the courage and strength of motherhood because, in all its forms, it is both deeply personal and private, and now more than ever, it's political and collective.
Together, we shape the future through collective commitment to raising children who care about our vibrant marine and terrestrial ecosystems and who are dedicated to fairness and justice – including being able to examine the role their actions, and those of their ancestors, have played in systemic inequality. We can also use our voices and our votes to advocate for policies that support maternal health, paid parental leave, affordable childcare, education, indigenous rights and sovereignty, and climate justice.
Childrearing is not just a personal journey; it is a collective experience that connects us to future generations of caretakers, families, and communities. Let's celebrate Mother's Day by recognizing the political power of motherhood and committing to using it for positive change.
Thank you for all you do, and Happy Mother's Day from WFN.
Elizabeth Barajas-Román
Women’s Funding Network
President & CEO
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WFN Member News
WFN MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS & NEW MEMBERS
Our network is only as strong as the people and organizations who are a part of it. Join us in appreciating Emily Weltman, Grantmakers for Girls of Color, Muadi Mukenge, and Women's Foundation of the South who have renewed for 2023.
And please join us in welcoming new WFN members Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP), Fundo Agbara, and Megan Radavich.
If you have questions about membership or would like additional information, please contact us.
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
How Women Lead has created Executive Retreats in the beautiful redwoods of Mill Valley, California for the purpose of building power through connection. Starting in July, each of their five retreats offer a safe space to reflect deeply on your leadership while creating and nurturing long-lasting relationships. Now through May 15th, use code: EARLYBIRD for 15% off!
May 15, 2023 | Learn more
MEMBER WEBINARS & WORKSHOPS
Victoria Women's Foundation is providing free Community Info Sessions around Australia to encourage people to join Together, Yes in support of an Indigenous Voice to parliament.
Opportunities and Resources
On behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration and Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, the International and Philanthropic Affairs Division (IPAD) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) invites you to join them for an upcoming philanthropic roundtable to discuss the intersectionality of gender-based violence prevention and housing. This virtual event will feature live remarks from HUD’s Secretary Marcia L. Fudge and Karlo Ng, Director on Gender-based Violence Prevention and Equity. May 23, 2023 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT. Register here
The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) announced $44 million in funding to help workers obtain good jobs and achieve economic prosperity in Appalachia, the lower Mississippi Delta, and the Northern Border Regions. The grants are part of the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) initiative. Apply by June 13, 2023. Learn more here.
Asia Philanthropy Circle’s latest research study, the Future of Asian Philanthropy, examines what society could look like in 2050, and how philanthropy might fulfil its promise as a positive, impactful force toward a fair and sustainable future for all. Alliance hosted a global conversation on this topic in partnership with Asia Philanthropy Circle to examine the issues which arose from their report. To view the full recording, click here.
Check out Building Movement Project's recent blog post: Supporting the Real Needs of All Nonprofits: Where Is More Infrastructure Needed?
The Foundation for A Just Society and the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund have compiled research on Black Feminist Organizing in Latin America and the Caribbean. Led by Black women academics, artists, and activists from Latin America and the Caribbean, this research explores Black women’s activism across the two regions.
What We're Reading
Burundi’s growing femicide problem. — African Arguments
How Mexican Feminists Became Enemies of the State. — NACLA
In Poland, Abortion and Women’s Rights Are Back In the Spotlight. — World Politics Review
Opportunities for Impact Investing to Champion Reproductive Care After Dobbs. — The Bridgespan Group
What We're Watching
‘It’s not going to just stop at abortion bans’ — Political strategist Alencia Johnson on the brokenness of our current Supreme Court and why fighting back now is so crucial.
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