April 17, 2020

Dear Readers,

The work you’re doing in your communities is more important than ever. With the very sad news this week that 22 million Americans have applied for unemployment insurance in the last four weeks, we know that women will continue to be hit the hardest by this economic crisis. 59% of those 22 million are women. Your work addressing systemic injustice, the wage gap, the resulting healthcare crisis, and the social safety net, matters. Thank you for all that you do from building rapid response funds, to advocating for women-owned businesses, and providing safety and resources to women and families facing increased domestic violence. Together we can make a difference.

The WFN Team

 
What do countries with the best coronavirus responses have in common? Women leaders. - Forbes
Last week, the United Nations issued a policy brief on the impact of COVID-19 on women. "The pandemic is deepening pre-existing inequalities, exposing vulnerabilities in social, political and economic systems which are in turn amplifying the impacts of the pandemic."
How are gender justice funders responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? Read more here, including a feature of one of our members, the New York Women's Foundation!
As in-person meetings have moved online, "remote meetings are starting to crystalize how much harder it is for women to be heard in group settings." - New York Times
The closing of schools around the world is going to hit girls in poorer countries the worst. - Washington Post
Courtney Adeleye, the founder and CEO of The Mane Choice, has launched The Generational Advantage Fund to invest in women-owned businesses. - Forbes
The Girl Scouts have been helping those at the frontlines of the pandemic. Troops have been donating cookies to nurses at local hospitals, and sewing homemade masks for healthcare facilities. - CNN
WATCH: With a spike in "workout challenges" and binge-eating memes on social media, the quarantine is threatening body positivity. "Eating disorders thrive in isolation."
The WFN werc.space has set up a resource page to help you find the support you need and help support those around you.

Don’t forget: Renew Your Membership for 2020!

Your collaboration is welcome and critical to the advancement of our shared mission. Renew your membership today, or visit us at our membership page to learn more about joining. 

- The WFN Team
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