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F<\/big><\/strong>ive years ago, 23-year-old Takia Sultana Nova made a life-changing decision: she started riding a scooter to her university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. In a society where women\u2019s independence is often constrained, Takia\u2019s ride became a powerful statement. Soon, women from all walks of life\u2014doctors, teachers, homemakers\u2014asked her for lessons. What started as a personal choice turned into a movement. Today, more than 12,000 women have gained increased freedom through Roadbook BD, Takia\u2019s scooter training center, riding with purpose and building a joyful, autonomous community.<\/p>\n

Takia is always quick to share that the success of her scooter-riding initiative would never have happened as a lone endeavor. Again and again throughout her journey, she turned to her mentor, Lulu, a digital engineer from San Francisco, for advice. They connected thanks to Wedu\u2019s<\/a> Global Mentorship Program. <\/p>\n

As CEO of GlobalGiving, I\u2019m always amazed by the power of our charitable partners, and this account immediately delighted me\u2014as it shows the concentric circles of impact that radiate from any successful social-good venture. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bidhya Maharjan, Vice President at Women LEAD Nepal, a feminist NGO in Nepal, and a GlobalGiving Community Voices<\/a> Fellow, brought this story<\/a> to us earlier this year. Bidhya is one of thousands of leaders that power the GlobalGiving community, which exists to make it easy to support local change anywhere in the world. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we let women lead,\u201d Bidhya shared<\/a>, \u201cthey\u2019ll share the answers we all need.\u201d <\/p>\n

I couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/p>\n

Women and philanthropy: A different approach<\/h3>\n

Takia\u2019s story is just one example of how women approach philanthropy differently. Research consistently shows that women are more likely to give collectively, collaborate, and support causes in a deeply personal way. When women look to make an impact, they often do so by building communities and creating networks of support, much like Takia did.<\/p>\n

One of the most fascinating aspects of women\u2019s philanthropy is the growing movement of giving circles. According to recent research<\/a> from Philanthropy Together, 84% of giving circle leaders reported that more than half of their members are women. In fact, 60% of these groups are entirely composed of women, with female leadership integral to over half of all groups.<\/p>\n

Challenges along the way<\/h3>\n

Women are at the heart of changemaking around the world\u2014but they aren\u2019t often at the helm. We know that at least 75% of nonprofit workers are women<\/a>, but far less than 75% are in leadership positions. A steady pay gap between men and women at nonprofits in the US persists<\/a> \u2014 even at the executive level.<\/p>\n

At GlobalGiving, we work in 175 countries and one of our top themes is gender equality\u2014with more than 1,300<\/a> projects around the world dedicated to elevating women and girls as they make an impact in their communities. Our Girl Fund supports highly effective GlobalGiving projects providing education, legal protection, health care, and access to training and job skills so that girls can thrive.<\/p>\n

Since 2019, the Women\u2019s Philanthropy Institute<\/a> (WPI) has measured giving to women and girls through its Women & Girls Index<\/a> (WGI), thanks to funding from the Gates Foundation and Google.org. <\/p>\n

The most recent WGI report<\/a>, just released on October 8, 2024, shows that while philanthropic support for women\u2019s and girls\u2019 organizations surpassed $10 billion for the first time in 2021, reaching $10.2 billion, this still accounts for only 1.9% of total charitable giving. With over 50,000 charitable organizations in the U.S. dedicated to women and girls, it\u2019s clear that much more is needed to ensure that work supported and led by women receives the attention\u2014and funding\u2014it deserves.<\/p>\n

This stark reality is why initiatives like Give to Women and Girls Day<\/a>, set for October 11, 2024, are so vital. It’s an opportunity to galvanize awareness and support, ensuring that the changemakers and mentors who are doing the work on the ground receive the resources they need to thrive.<\/p>\n

Women and tech<\/h3>\n

With the largest wealth transfer in history underway, an estimated $30 trillion in U.S. wealth is set to move to younger women<\/a> over the next decade. And today\u2019s female philanthropists are increasingly tech-focused<\/a>, futuristic, and innovative. <\/p>\n

At GlobalGiving, we are thrilled to play a role in this evolving landscape of women-led philanthropy. In April of this year, I was in London as GlobalGiving launched the UK\u2019s first Women in Tech Giving Circle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This initiative brings together a collective of successful women leaders working in technology who are committed to making a meaningful philanthropic difference in communities worldwide.<\/p>\n

The GlobalGiving Women in Tech Giving Circle is more than just a fundraising effort; it\u2019s a community of like-minded women passionate about leveraging their skills, networks, and resources to support causes that matter. This is just the beginning, and we\u2019re incredibly excited about the potential to grow women-led philanthropy in the tech sector and beyond.<\/p>\n

A vision for the future<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no question that the impact of women in philanthropy is massive\u2014and our ongoing investment in that impact is crucial.<\/p>\n

Melinda Gates, whom I\u2019m proud to have met and worked for, has profoundly influenced how we think about women and philanthropy. When asked recently if women give differently, Melinda said:<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we haven\u2019t run the experiment fully yet. It\u2019s only been in the last decade that you\u2019re seeing women really come into their own in philanthropy. I mean, we have a hundred years of history in philanthropy before that, but it was really the men who controlled the resources\u2026 So give us another 25 years, and then ask me the question again.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I believe she\u2019s right. We are just getting started.<\/p>\n

The future of philanthropy is bright, and women are at the heart of this transformation. Together, we can build a world where every woman has the opportunity to give back, to lead, and to make a lasting impact\u2014just like Takia and countless others who are changing the world, one act of courageous collaboration at a time.<\/p>\n

Make a donation to GlobalGiving\u2019s Girl Fund in honor of Give to Women and Girls Day.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

DONATE NOW<\/a><\/p>\nFeatured Photo: Support Education and Livelihoods in Rural Nepal<\/span> by Karuna Trust<\/a><\/small>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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