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INDIGENOUS WOMEN
The Indigenous Women Working Group is a collaborative platform for members dedicated to empowering Indigenous women and promoting their inclusion in key platforms and movements addressing their concerns. This group aims to establish an Indigenous Women’s Funders Working Group, supporting direct partnerships among Indigenous women, funds, donors, and allies worldwide. Grounded in Indigenous Peoples' values and traditions, the group seeks to uphold Indigenous cosmovision and support the empowerment of Indigenous women to uphold their individual and collective rights.
Why It Matters
Funding to Indigenous Women represents 1.4% of the total giving to women and girls. The establishment of the Indigenous Women Working Group holds profound significance in addressing systemic inequities faced by Indigenous women. As cultural pillars and community builders, Indigenous women play a pivotal role in their communities, yet they are often marginalized due to their ethnic and gender status. By focusing philanthropy on Indigenous women, they can have a voice in key decisions affecting their livelihoods and communities, breaking through barriers and creating inclusive community development. This initiative recognizes the importance of centering Indigenous women's perspectives and experiences, ultimately driving positive change and empowerment within Indigenous communities.
What we are doing
The Indigenous Women's Working Group was created to promote a collaborative environment within IFIP's membership and other philanthropy actors to bolster the empowerment of Indigenous women’s individual and collective rights. This collaborative space is facilitated through peer learning, networking, and enhanced coordination among organizations that fund Indigenous women-led initiatives.
IFIP has developed strategies to assess thriving funding initiatives, evaluate the current funding landscape, and identify opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to promote an active participation in key decision-making spaces affecting Indigenous women.
Through collaboration, IFIP has gathered valuable insights, strategies, and funding opportunities to share with stakeholders. The Working Group is implemented through various pathways, including bi-annual calls, webinars, and in-person meetings for peer learning and networking. These pathways aim to promote awareness of thematic issues, enhance coordination among grantmakers, and explore potential opportunities for collaboration and funding.
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