Mama Cash

Mama Cash is the oldest international feminist fund. We support the pioneering & innovative activism of girls, women, trans & intersex people around the world.

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

We haven’t been active here for a while…and we’re not coming back. This platform no longer aligns with our values, so we’re moving on.

But the #feminist conversation continues! Find us on BlueSky:
@ https://t.co/DOVqlLUk6i (& Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook).

See you there. 💜

[ASAP @asapasia]

This #AcademyConvening will be one of the few global spaces for advocates, activists, and anyone interested in safe #abortionrights to gather and participate in approaching-discussing about the issue from various perspectives and intersectionalities.
Whether you are currently working on abortion rights or not, if safe abortion rights is an issue you deeply feel about then this is for you.

Registration deadline has also been extended till 28th Jan and you can submit an abstract until Tuesday 14th Jan.
Submit Abstract - https://t.co/kHDERVsHEp
Register to attend - https://t.co/4sdxN4wvHL

#FridayVibes #FridayFeeling #conference #Feminist #educationreform #foundation #srhr #WomenEmpowerment #selfcare #advocacy #solidaritynotstigma

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

Utsopi viert historische mijlpaal voor sekswerkers in België

Sekswerkers in België hebben sinds 1 december toegang tot arbeidscontracten, inclusief zwangerschapsverlof, pensioenopbouw en ontslagbescherming – een wereldprimeur!

Utsopi, de Belgische unie van sekswerkers en subsidiepartner van Mama Cash, noemt deze wet “noodzakelijk voor een goede balans en een respectvolle, eerlijke relatie tussen sekswerker en uitbater”, aldus de NOS.

https://t.co/ahJenxGCCA

Na de legalisering van sekswerk in 2022, waarvoor Utsopi jarenlang heeft gestreden, is dit een nieuwe mijlpaal in de strijd voor de rechten van sekswerkers.

Ook jij kunt je steentje bijdragen. Doneer aan het Red Umbrella Fund, een wereldwijd participatiefonds door en voor sekswerkers!

Red Umbrella Fund – Red Umbrella Fund is a sex worker-led, participatory fund
https://t.co/fup8gWitoB

#Utsopi #sekswerk #sekswerkersrechten #RedUmbrellaFund

[GAGGA @GAGGA_Alliance]

Before ending the year we want to share our reflection on #COP29 written for @Alliancemag https://t.co/cxBVtv9Mr5 : philanthropists, foundations, bilateral donors - the question is not whether we can afford to support feminist movements, but whether we can afford not to.

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

Change is possible, but it requires courage.

Philea invited our co-directors, Saranel Benjamin and Happy Mwende Kinyili, to reflect on 40 years of Mama Cash. In their piece, they share stories of lives transformed and emphasize the need for funding that is daring.

Their message is clear: bold ideas need bold funding. That’s how lasting change happens.

💡 Read the full conversation and celebrate 40 years of impact:

📖 https://t.co/eWnUUey58B

#FeministFunding #40YearsOfImpact #MamaCash #FundingChange

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

Disabled women deserve justice and equal rights. They face high risks of violence, discrimination, and exclusion, with laws often failing to recognize or protect their rights. In Bangladesh, the Women with Disabilities Development Foundation (WDDF) is fighting to change this, pushing for legal reforms that ensure safety, dignity, and equality for all.

Your donations sustain WDDF’s fight to break legal barriers and demand justice. Together, we can create a world where every woman is safe and valued.

🔗 See the impact of your support in ‘CHANGE THAT LASTS: 40 YEARS OF IMPACT’ and how WDDF is driving change for disabled women in Bangladesh.

https://t.co/TCusUVM9hs

#DisabilityJustice #LegalReform #WDDF #FeministAction #MamaCash

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

Cuts of €1 billion to civil society funding by the Dutch Ministry threaten the global fight for equality. These cuts could silence feminist movements fighting for justice and freedom.

Mama Cash is featured in Alliance Magazine highlighting the urgency of this issue

📖 Read more here: https://t.co/WeIxzcVV23

📣 Read Mama Cash’s statement on the proposed budget cuts for more insights: https://t.co/upZ8LmZaI6.

#FundOurFutures #GlobalSolidarity #WomensRightsMovements

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

Disabled women refuse to be invisible! They are fighting their exclusion from all aspects of public life.

The Malawi Human Rights for Women and Girls with Disabilities (MHRWD) is breaking barriers. They’re demanding healthcare, education, and jobs—and making sure disabled women are seen and heard.

💪🏽 With your support, self-led groups like MHRWD are driving real change. Policies are shifting, rights are growing, and lives are transforming.

🔗 Your contributions create a world where every woman can thrive. Find out how in ‘CHANGE THAT LASTS: 40 YEARS OF IMPACT.

https://t.co/TCusUVM9hs

#DisabilityJustice #FeministFunding #MHRWD #SocialChange #MamaCash

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

🌍 Feminist movements drive transformative change but face funding barriers.

Aid systems often reflect colonial legacies, excluding feminist organisations in the Global South from essential resources.

In Lilith Mag, our Co-Executive Director, Saranel Benjamin, alongside former diplomat To Tjoelker, reflects how we can shift power and resources to feminist movements.

Read more:
https://t.co/uZIoVu3ld3

#FeministFunding #MamaCash #LilithMag

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

💔 Women with disabilities face exclusion in healthcare, education, and employment. They are often left out of decisions that shape their lives.

For decades, Mama Cash has funded grassroots movements fighting for their rights. We’ve given over €6.1 million in grants to organizations led by and for disabled women and girls.

This ongoing support has sparked big changes, opening doors to better healthcare, stronger policies, and legal protections for women with disabilities.

💪🔗 Discover how our funding supports disability justice and creates real impact in ‘CHANGE THAT LASTS: 40 YEARS OF IMPACT’ https://t.co/TCusUVMH70

#DisabilityJustice #FeministFunding #InclusiveSociety #MamaCash #ChangeThatLasts

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

Exciting news! Our Co-Executive Director, Happy Mwende Kinyili, will be speaking at the Africa Philanthropy Day 2024 on December 10th in Paris, France.

They’ll participate in a fire-starting discussion:

Resourcing local communities: how can philanthropy further leverage development finance in Africa?

✨ Stay tuned for insights and reflections from this powerful conversation.

#AfricaPhilanthropyDay #LocallyLedDevelopment #MamaCash

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

🙌 By joining us in the 16 days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign — YOU are making a real difference! Your support is fueling vital change, and every donation you raise brings us closer to justice for women, girls and trans and intersex communities worldwide.

👉 Rally for lasting change! Donations https://t.co/jDXncyGgrs or start a fundraiser. https://t.co/jUmNZSjAq3

#FeministFunding #FeministFund #FeministPhilanthropy #ShiftThePower #fundLBTQI #MamaCash40Years

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

🙌 Thanks to YOU, since 1984 Mama Cash provided over €26.9 million to organisations fighting gender-based violence in 162 countries! This is what happens when we are in unity: real change and protections for those who are most marginalised and targeted.

But progress made is under threat. Anti-rights movements rising everywhere in the world are imposing regressive policies, undermining civil rights and depleting essential funding for social and gender protections for women, girls, trans, and intersex people.

Feminist activists need our support more than ever.

👉Help us raise funds through donations https://t.co/jDXncyGgrs or start a fundraiser. https://t.co/jUmNZSjAq3

#FeministFunding #FeministFund #FeministPhilanthropy #ShiftThePower #fundLBTQI #MamaCash40Years

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

🌍 Join Us in Building a More Just World 🌍

At Mama Cash, creating a just world requires accountability, safety, and transparency —and we need people who can help make it happen.

✨ We're hiring a Senior Risk & Compliance Officer. In this role, you’ll lead efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and manage risks that could impact our operations.

🕒 Apply by 6 January 2025 to be part of our team and help us drive meaningful change.

📝 Learn more and apply now: https://t.co/bdBkJxxZXn

[The Women’s Collective Kenya @WomenCo_KE]

"It was pure joy for Women Collective Kenya ED @mumbir to connect with Imungu Kalevera of @mamacash at the #15thAWIDForum in Bangkok, Thailand. We are deeply grateful for the transformative role Mama Cash plays in resourcing feminist grassroots movements.

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

🌟 At #AWID2024, Mama Cash’s Participatory Grantmaking Committee (COM COM) held a powerful session on grassroots-led participatory grantmaking. Activists took center stage to explore transformative donor relationships, funding geopolitics, and decision-making complexities.

🔍 Together, we asked critical questions:

⚫ How do we empower activists as decision-makers?
⚫ How do we navigate biases and diverse feminisms?
⚫ How do we address discomfort around money?
⚫ How do we ensure true representation in decision-making spaces?
⚫ Should compensating activists even be a debate?

💡 The session didn’t offer all the answers, but it opened space to share, challenge, and learn.

Let’s keep the dialogue going. How do you envision building trust and accountability in participatory grantmaking? Share your thoughts below! 💜

#ParticipatoryGrantmaking #GrassrootsLeadership #FeministFunding

[Mama Cash @mamacash]

🎉 Happening today!

Be the Funder You’ve Always Dreamed of Having: Reclaiming Community Power Through Funding

Join Mama Cash’s Participatory Grantmaking Committee (COM COM) at #AWID2024 for a sharing circle on participatory grantmaking.

🕓 16:15–17:30

Explore how we can rethink funding for communities.

#ParticipatoryGrantMaking #GrassrootsLeadership