Grants

Overview

<p>Dining for Women is an educational giving circle: Our members meet monthly, learn about our featured and sustained grantees, and donate to DFW, allowing us collectively to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. We fund projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing countries. We are devoted to educating and inspiring individuals to make a difference and fight global poverty through the power of collective giving.</p> <p>Guiding Principles<br>To maximize the educational opportunities for DFW members, during the course of a year, DFW will strive to fund projects that address the varied issues, needs, and geography of women and girls<br>Projects funded will address one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.<br>Projects funded will create lasting change in the lives of the women and/or girls who are affected.<br>Projects provide solutions that have been identified by the women and/or girls being served and must actively include their perspectives.<br>Grantee must be able to demonstrate the direct impact of the project funded and demonstrate methods and ability to monitor and evaluate the project.<br>Grantees are sustainable organizations with multiple funding sources.</p> <p>Grantees must:<br>1. Support women and girls living in extreme poverty in developing countries <br>(defined as living on $1.90 a day or less)<br>2. Address one or more of the following issues / needs: <br>Education and vocational training<br>Improved women and girls’ health: Physical health, Emotional /Psychological Health, Maternal Health, Sexual and Reproductive Rights<br>Economic empowerment<br>Clean water, sanitation and healthy environment<br>Improved food security, regenerative agriculture, and nutrition<br>Human trafficking: prevention, rescue and reintegration<br>Leadership training<br>Advocacy for policies that promote gender equality, peace and security</p>