Women’s rights and feminist organisations in the Global South have another chance to access vital resources as the Her Voice Fund (HVF) opens its fifth grant cycle. The fund provides flexible support to feminist groups and activists working to influence policies at the local, national, regional, and international levels.
For decades, feminist movements have driven transformative change despite facing chronic underfunding, especially in policy advocacy. HVF seeks to close this gap by empowering organisations that represent marginalised women and girls, including those with disabilities, LBTQI+ women, young women, and incarcerated women.
Past beneficiaries demonstrate the fund’s impact: In Uganda, Maendeleo Ya Wanawake advanced laws on gender-based violence and education; in Ethiopia, Tarkanfi Sustainable Development used media campaigns to champion girls’ education; while in Zimbabwe, Women and Land Zimbabwe helped rural women demand ownership and control of land.
Eligible applicants include both established partners and informal groups in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Nepal. Grants of up to £40,000 (for 24 months) are available to partners, while informal groups can apply for up to £20,000 (for 24 months).
Deadline to apply: 25 September 2025
Application details and forms are available here: Her Voice Fund – Womankind
