About Grantmakers for girls of color
Grantmakers for Girls of Color: Empowering the Future of Young Women
Grantmakers for Girls of Color is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering young women and gender-expansive youth of color. The organization's mission is to create a world where all girls and gender-expansive youth are healthy, safe, thriving, and fully empowered to shape their desired reality on their own terms. They aim to dismantle structural barriers created by racism, sexism, ageism, and other forms of oppression that prevent full participation in our country's future.
The organization was founded in 2015 by a group of philanthropic leaders who recognized the need for more funding and resources specifically targeted towards girls and young women of color. Since then, Grantmakers for Girls of Color has become a leading voice in the movement towards equity for marginalized communities.
One key aspect that sets Grantmakers for Girls of Color apart from other organizations is its focus on intersectionality. The organization recognizes that individuals experience multiple forms of oppression simultaneously based on their race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability status or other factors. Therefore they work with an intersectional lens to ensure that all girls and gender-expansive youth are included in their efforts.
Grantmakers for Girls of Color provides grants to organizations working directly with girls and young women from marginalized communities across the United States. These grants support programs focused on education access & attainment; health & wellness; leadership development; economic security; safety from violence & exploitation; reproductive justice; media representation & cultural change.
In addition to providing financial support through grants programs Grantmakers also works as an advocate at local state national levels advocating policies which promote equity inclusion justice empowerment opportunities advancement rights dignity respect well-being safety health happiness success prosperity fulfillment freedom creativity innovation excellence leadership self-determination agency autonomy authenticity belonging community solidarity collaboration partnership allyship friendship love compassion empathy kindness generosity gratitude forgiveness healing growth transformation resilience sustainability stewardship environmentalism social responsibility.
Grantmakers for Girls of Color is committed to creating a world where all girls and gender-expansive youth of color can thrive. They believe that by investing in the potential of young women, we can create a brighter future for everyone. If you are interested in supporting their work or learning more about their mission, visit their website today.