From war and terrorism to family conflict and climate‑driven instability, violence continues to shape societies and futures across the globe. Understanding its roots — and finding pathways to peace — is one of the most urgent challenges of our time. This funding call supports research projects that explore the mechanisms of violence, its historical and […]
Violence Prevention
Emergency Support for Victims of Violent Crime & Missing Persons
When tragedy strikes, families are often left carrying unbearable emotional and financial burdens. This grant provides targeted assistance to cover essential recovery costs — from funeral expenses and search efforts to forensic testing and verified services directly linked to violent crime or missing persons cases. Support is strictly limited to pre‑arranged, documented expenses, ensuring funds […]
Ending Violence Against Women & Girls in South Africa
Gender‑based violence and femicide remain a devastating crisis, fueled by inequality and harmful social norms. This initiative calls for bold, coordinated action to strengthen institutional responses, advance community prevention, and transform harmful masculinities while promoting survivor‑centered policing and trauma‑informed services. With a focus on high‑burden communities, especially in Gauteng Province, the program supports partnerships between […]
Zimbabwe Women’s Rights & Financial Sustainability Grants
Across the globe, women’s rights organizations are at the forefront of preventing and responding to violence against women and girls. Yet many face shrinking international donor support, leaving critical services vulnerable to disruption. Building financial resilience and mobilizing local resources is essential to sustain this life-saving work. This opportunity supports violence prevention, women’s rights organizations, […]
India: Adolescent Empowerment & Protection Programme
Across many regions, adolescents — especially girls and those with disabilities — continue to face barriers to education, safety, and opportunity. Harmful practices such as child marriage and gender-based violence limit their potential, while exclusion from decision-making leaves them without a voice in shaping their futures. This initiative supports adolescent empowerment, gender equality, and disability […]
Uganda Child Protection Systems Strengthening Call
Violence, neglect, and harmful practices continue to threaten the safety and wellbeing of millions of children worldwide. Without strong protection systems, vulnerable groups — especially girls and children with disabilities — remain at risk of exploitation, abuse, and exclusion. This funding call supports initiatives in child protection systems, violence prevention, birth registration, and positive parenting. […]
Nigeria: $200K Child Protection & Girls’ Empowerment Grant
Child marriage continues to rob millions of girls of their futures, forcing them out of school and into early motherhood, with devastating impacts on health, safety, and economic opportunity. In regions where harmful practices persist, urgent action is needed to strengthen protection systems and empower adolescent girls. This initiative supports child protection, gender-based violence prevention, […]
Education & Protection for Uganda’s Vulnerable Youth
Across the world, children are bearing the brunt of displacement, violence, and social exclusion. Rising refugee arrivals and fragile community systems have left millions of young lives exposed to risks like separation, exploitation, and harmful coping mechanisms. This new opportunity is designed to strengthen protection where it matters most. It supports integrated responses across education, […]
USD 150K Survivor‑Centered Legal Aid in Kenya
Across Kenya, women and children continue to face persistent challenges in reporting and navigating formal justice systems when subjected to gender‑based violence and child sexual exploitation. Barriers such as limited legal aid, socio‑economic vulnerability, and weak community awareness leave survivors without the protection and accountability they deserve. This initiative strengthens survivor‑centered legal aid services, ensuring […]
Global Study: Workplace Gender‑Based Violence & Discrimination
Across sectors, women continue to face workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination that undermine their economic independence and well‑being. Vulnerable groups — including Roma women, rural women, women with disabilities, migrant women, and LGBTIQ+ individuals — are disproportionately exposed, with limited pathways to safety and empowerment. This research initiative seeks to build a systematic model that […]
