Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism

**MISSION AND HISTORY** When we center frontline feminists, activists, and movements across global philanthropic and advocacy spaces, especially those most marginalized by oppressive systems and structures, we can shift greater power, resources and protection toward frontline feminist movements to realize and sustain their vision for a just and equitable world. ****MISSION AND VALUES**** Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism partners with frontline feminist movements to support women, trans and non-binary activists striving to create a more just and equitable world. **Justice** We work towards a world in which all human rights, including women’s, trans and non-binary people’s rights, are upheld and regarded as equal. We are committed to removing systemic barriers that frontline feminist activists face in their fight for justice. We apply a feminist, human rights and social justice lens to all aspects of our work by focusing on structurally marginalized groups and critically analyzing unequal power structures and how they operate. **Feminisms** We recognize and respect a multiplicity of feminist traditions, and affirm diverse approaches to achieving equality for all genders. We honor local wisdom and self-led activism. We commit to addressing challenges faced by feminist movements and frontline feminist activists, while holding space for authentic discussions that build our collective learning. **Courage** We proudly support frontline feminist activists who raise critical issues and work on dismantling patriarchal, racist, capitalist, and other oppressive agendas. We stand with activists and join our voices to theirs in philanthropic and advocacy spaces. We respond immediately to the pressing needs of activists and movements and bring feminist perspectives to all platforms. **Integrity** We value integrity, which includes the practices of transparency, honesty, reliability, and accountability—especially in challenging moments. We think critically and actively listen to grantees, donors, advisors, partners, and movement allies with whom we build relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We learn and grow from their constructive feedback. **Mindful engagement** Conscious of the exploitative history and present reality of resource accumulation, we fund frontline feminist activists and connect them with resources in ways that upend, rather than reinforce, traditional power dynamics and shift power towards marginalized voices. We trust the leadership of local activists and their lived experience. **Wellbeing** We promote holistic care within our institution and in activist spaces. We understand that self-care is an important political tool in our ability to fight for justice. For us, the practice of wellbeing, both individually and collectively, is a central tenet to sustaining feminist movements.