In chapters 3-5 the Global Fund for Women was mentioned for helping girls and women reach their full potential as human beings after being a victum of rape. This non-profit organization supports grants to organizations working at the local, regional, and national levels. This group strives to create an equal world for people of all classes, gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual oriantation, and physical abitity. The envision everyone living free of poverty, violence, and all forms of discrimination. Women everywhere will have a voice, a choice, and will be able to reach their goals and dreams within their society.
This fund was formed by women from California; they dreamed of a way to connect people and ideas from around the world. Anne Murray, Frances Kissling, and Laura Leader believed that women's human rights and dignaty were important when it came to the advancement of global change (social, political, and economic). In 2010 alone, the fund reached 125,000 women and girls.
This organization has done many things to improve the lives of women and girls around the world; they have traveled to many different countries and set up camps and programs to help them deal with their insaqurities with themselves and their societies. They assist with pregnant youth and help single mothers find work along with empowerment.
The Global Fund for Women has over 20,000 supporters; both individuals and other organizations that believe in advancing the rights of women and girls. During the 2009-2010 year, the fund managed to award over 650 grants that totaled more than $8.5 million.
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