The Mediterranean Women’s Fund was created in January
2008 through the initiative of women who have been
involved for many years in promoting women’s rights in
the Mediterranean region.
Starting from their experiences of trying to finance
their projects or those of other associations in Algeria,
France, Turkey, Morocco and in Palestine, they have found
that it is necessary to create a structure in order to
provide financial support for the women’s rights movement
in the region.
The Fund is based on the ethical principles of equality,
of secularism and of respect for human beings and for the
environment, as well as an engagement to promote peace.
It is also based on international legislation concerning
human rights and also on a holistic vision of society
supported by the women’s movement around the world.
Aims
To participate in the improvement of the condition of
women and the promotion of equality between sexes
throughout the countries around the Mediterranean by
contributing to the development of the women’s movement
in the region, at both local and regional levels.
Mission
To provide, or help to find, the financial or
technical means which are needed to fund actions decided
by those groups, associations, organizations or
individuals who are working towards equality between
women and men in the Mediterranean region.
Strategy
The Fund's strategies are defined in close
collaboration with both associations and networks created
by women throughout the Mediterranean region. This link
enables the Fund to adapt to the region's many different
political and social contexts and to keep pace with
changes.
Activities
The Fund has two main programs:
A
grant-making program
A program to
reinforce the fund-raising capacities of
associations