Women work two-thirds of the world’s working hours and produce half of the world’s food. Yet, they earn only 10 percent of the world’s income and own less than 1 percent of the world’s property. Among the poorest and most at risk in almost every community, women and girls encounter an uphill struggle to realize their human rights to equality and dignity. Although many constitutions and laws around the world outlaw gender discrimination, in practice women and girls still face enormous bias.
The Grant: General support to strengthen low-income women’s ability to achieve economic justice.
Grant Total: $250,000
To apply click here or visit www.fordfoundation.org
