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Canada’s only global women’s fund announces its largest grant cycle to date
February 5, 2019The MATCH International Women’s Fund will support 27 new partners in 2019, focusing on feminist groups in Francophone Africa and in the Middle East and... -
Canada’s new guidelines to support human rights defenders a step in the right direction
June 18, 2019(JOINT PRESS RELEASE, June 17, 2019) With human rights defenders increasingly under attack around the world, civil society organizations today welcomed the Government of... -
Convening of The MATCH Fund's East African Partners in Nairobi, Kenya
July 3, 2019“A tree is stronger when roots are spread, deepen, and intertwine with other roots. Our organizations will work the same way.” – Cynthia (Boxgirls... -
Update from our Partner in the DRC
July 3, 2019Thanks to the generosity of our donors, The MATCH Fund is supporting Action Femme et Eco Justice (AFECOJU) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.... -
Le seul fonds mondial pour les femmes du Canada annonce son cycle de subvention le plus important jusqu'à présent
February 5, 2019Le Fonds MATCH international pour la femme donnera son soutien à 27 nouveaux partenaires en 2019, avec un accent sur les groupes féministes en... -
UPDATE: The MATCH Fund at the House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights
July 1, 2019UPDATE: In June 2019, the House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights (of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) released... -
Le Fonds MATCH au Sous-comité des droits internationaux de la personne du Comité permanent des affaires étrangères et du développement international
February 5, 2019Les femmes défenseures des droits humains (FDDH), ainsi que les défenseurs des droits LGBTIQ se battent tous les jours pour les droits des femmes... -
Nous célébrons les femmes noires qui ont aidé à bâtir Le Fonds MATCH
February 4, 2019Rosemary Brown a un jour qualifié le Fonds MATCH de «miracle révolutionnaire ». À titre de directrice générale du Fonds MATCH de 1989 à... -
Celebrating the black women who built The MATCH Fund
February 4, 2019Rosemary Brown once described The MATCH Fund as a “revolutionary miracle.” As the Executive Director of The MATCH Fund from 1989-91 and Board Chair... -
Ce que nous laissons derrière nous en 2018
February 4, 2019En fin 2018, un rapport (de la Commission nationale pour l'égalité des sexes, rien de moins!) affirmait que les garçonsdu Kenya avaient été délaissés.... -
What we’re leaving behind in 2018
January 30, 2019Late in 2018, a report (from Kenya’s National Gender and Equality Commission, no less!) claimed that Kenyan boys were being left behind. “There has... -
Visite du programme « Sister-to-Sister » : une conversation en profondeur sur les actions féministes
December 10, 2018Les jeunes militantes féministes jouent un rôle de moteur essentiel dans le changement social permanent dans leurs communautés. De la Palestine, le Nigéria, la... -
Sister-to-Sister 2018 visit: an in-depth conversation on feminist activism
December 10, 2018Young feminist activists play a crucial role in driving permanent social change in their communities. From Palestine, Nigeria and Myanmar to Mexico and Canada,... -
La voix retentissante des femmes Yazidi
December 10, 2018« Les survivants sont de plus en plus forts - ils s'organisent et se reconstruisent - et ils crient justice... Ceux qui devaient être... -
The Power of the Yazidi Voices
December 10, 2018"Survivors are getting stronger - organizing and rebuilding - and they want justice…Those who were supposed to be the weakest became the strongest.” -... -
Aidez-nous à réclamer du changement permanent
December 10, 2018Il n'y a pas de solution magique au manque de financement qui parvient jusqu'aux femmes courageuses qui sont le coeur battant des mouvements de... -
Help Us Push for Permanent Change
December 10, 2018There’s no quick fix for the lack of funding that gets into the hands of the brave women who are at the pulse of... -
Tenir bon au Nicaragua, malgré la violence
December 10, 2018Revendiquant la justice et appelant la démission du Président, des centaines de Nicaraguayens ont été tués et des milliers ont été blessés au cours... -
Holding Ground in Nicaragua, Despite Violence
December 10, 2018Demanding justice and calling for the current President to step down, hundreds of Nicaraguans have been killed and thousands injured in recent months. And... -
À l'appui des femmes défenseures des droits de la personne
December 10, 2018Notre équipe de politiques, avec la Nobel Women's Initiative, s'efforce de sensibiliser le public au besoin d'appuyer et de protéger les femmes défenseures de... -
Our Work to Support Women Human Rights Defenders
December 10, 2018Our Policy team, together with Nobel Women's Initiative, has been raising awareness of the need to protect and support Women Human Rights Defenders globally.... -
Rencontre des femmes ministres des affaires étrangères à Montréal
October 18, 2018Le visage du pouvoir change. Le 21 et 22 septembre, la ministre des Affaires étrangères du Canada, Chrystia Freeland, a coanimé une rencontre de... -
Women Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Montreal
October 18, 2018The face of power is shifting. On September 21 and 22, Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland cohosted a meeting of women foreign ministers in... -
Célébrations lors de la Journée internationale de la fille: MiniMATCH + activités organisées par nos partenaires
October 18, 2018Afin de marquer la Journée internationale de la fille le 11 octobre, le Fonds MATCH international pour la femme a invité un groupe privilégié... -
Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child: MiniMATCH + Partner Events
October 18, 2018To mark International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, The MATCH International Women’s Fund invited a select group of experts to our... -
Le Fonds MATCH démarre la toute première Semaine de l'égalité des sexes avec son événement « L'égalité des sexes dans un monde millénaire »
October 18, 2018Le Fonds MATCH international pour la femme a donné le coup d'envoi à la toute première Semaine de l'égalité des sexes avec notre événement... -
The MATCH Fund Kicks Off Canada’s First Ever Gender Equality Week with “Gender Equality in a Millennial World” Event
October 18, 2018The MATCH International Women’s Fund kicked off Canada’s first ever Gender Equality Week with our event “Gender Equality in a Millennial World”. On September 24,... -
Rencontre des femmes ministres des Affaires étrangères
October 1, 2018Des militantes féministes ont partagé des préoccupations et priorités lors de la toute première rencontre des femmes ministres des Affaires étrangères Ottawa, 26 septembre 2018 -... -
Women Foreign Ministers’ Meeting a First in Two Ways
September 26, 2018Feminist activists share issues and priorities with the first-ever meeting of Women Foreign Ministers (OTTAWA, September 26, 2018) A coalition of Canadian civil society organizations... -
Seulement un millénial sur cinq s'attend à voir l'égalité des sexes à l'échelle mondiale de son vivant
September 24, 2018Un nouveau sondage du Fonds MATCH révèle que plus de la moitié des milléniaux souhaitent voir le Canada jouer un rôle important ou de premier... -
Only one in five millennials expect to see global gender equality in their lifetime
September 24, 2018New survey from The MATCH Fund reveals over half of millennials want Canada to play a big or leading role in funding women’s rights... -
AVIS AUX MÉDIAS: Le Fonds MATCH publiera les résultats d'un sondage sur les milléniaux et leurs attentes en matière d'égalité des sexes
September 21, 2018Les conclusions du sondage élucideront également la position des milléniaux vis-à-vis le rôle du Canada au niveau du financement de l'égalité des sexes à... -
MEDIA ADVISORY: The MATCH Fund to release national survey results on millennials and their gender equality expectations
September 21, 2018Survey findings to also shed light on millennials’ positions vis-à-vis Canada’s global role in funding gender equality globally. (OTTAWA, September 21, 2018). Monday, on the first... -
Des militantes et des groupes de féministes des Caraïbes font appel au financement de l’initiative Voix et leadership des femmes du Canada pour le développement de programmes dans leur région
September 17, 2018Astraea et MATCH oeuvreront aux côtés de partenaires sur le terrain dans le but de développer les mouvements féministes des Caraïbes. (OTTAWA – 5 septembre... -
Pleins feux sur une féministe pionnière : Gisèle Baraka Bashige
September 17, 2018Gisèle s’emploie à dire la vérité, à œuvrer pour la paix et à défendre les droits de la personne en République démocratique du Congo... -
Feminist Trailblazer Spotlight: Gisèle Baraka Bashige
September 7, 2018Gisèle is a truth-teller, a peace-maker, and a human rights defender in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A journalist with The MATCH Fund’s... -
Caribbean feminist activists and groups to set the agenda in leveraging Canada’s Women’s Voice and Leadership funding in their region
September 5, 2018Astraea and The MATCH Fund to work alongside on-the-ground partners to further feminist movements in the Caribbean. (OTTAWA, September 5, 2018). Yesterday from Bridgetown, Barbados,... -
You're Invited: Experiential Marketplace Community Event
August 22, 2018Stories for Development invites you to a community fundraising event for The MATCH International Women’s Fund. On September 15th, you will have an opportunity to enjoy treasures presented... -
Global Affairs Canada pledges $7 million to support Pan-African Women’s Voice and Leadership initiatives
August 14, 2018The African Women’s Development Fund is the second women’s fund selected as an implementing agency for Canada’s Women’s Voice and Leadership initiative. (OTTAWA, August 14, 2018).... -
Joint Statement on Canada's Support for Women Human Rights Defenders in Saudi Arabia
August 9, 2018Ottawa—August 9, 2018 The undersigned organizations express our support to Canada for its recent position on the detention of women human rights defenders in Saudi... -
Meet Our Newest Partners
July 24, 2018The MATCH Fund is thrilled to welcome three new partners who are Holding Ground and Breaking Ground for a better world. With our support,... -
Ukrainian Women’s Fund to Receive Women’s Voice and Leadership Funding from Canada
July 23, 2018Canada’s direct support of UWF and women’s rights movements is an essential part of a feminist foreign policy (OTTAWA, July 23, 2018). Nobel Women’s Initiative... -
In Spain, Giving Women Credit where Credit is Due
June 18, 2018By Beatriz Gonzalez Manchon, Vice President of Global Programs, The MATCH Fund When I go back home to Spain in a few days, I will... -
Tackling Climate Change in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
April 19, 2018Climate change may seem like a far-off threat to some. For others, it’s a constant companion. This is especially true for women in the... -
Behind the Bright Pink Gate
April 13, 2018Collage of the bright pink gate you can't miss. An hour outside of Nairobi, chickens run through the dust. In the distance appears a bright... -
The MATCH Fund's CEO Wins Gold
November 20, 2017On Friday, November 17, 2017, the CEO of The MATCH Fund won a Gold Stevie Award for Women in Business. Below is an excerpt from... -
#MeToo Highlights Rape Culture, in Stories Told and Untold
October 18, 2017By Jess Tomlin This week, the hashtag #MeToo went viral, highlighting the magnitude of sexual assault around the world. The origins of the #MeToo movement... -
We Can't Ignore How And Why Women Hold Other Women Back
October 18, 2017A young Nepali girl hugs her knees to her chest to keep warm. She has nestled herself into the hay as far away from... -
Malala Believes In Canada. Let's Prove Her Right.
April 18, 2017Just yesterday, two women Nobel Laureates-- Malala Yousafzai and Leymah Gbowee--inspired Ottawa, sharing their stories of advocating for girls’ education and boldly leading movements... -
We Are Witnessing How Outrage Can Pave The Way To Progress
April 18, 2017Since the election of Donald J. Trump, people have been motivated, mobilized, and activated in ways we have never seen. The polite veneer of... -
Women Without Borders
February 1, 2017By Kathryn Babcock, Lead Strategist for The MATCH Fund Kathryn attended the Women’s March on Washington on January 21st. This is her reflection on the... -
Let This Election Be Our Rallying Cry
November 25, 2016By: Jess Tomlin, Executive Director of The MATCH Fund Like so many Canadians today, I am in stunned by the news coming out of the... -
Team Refugee Teaches Us To Approach Crisis Like A Champion
September 16, 2016By: Jess Tomlin, Executive Director of The MATCH Fund There are some compelling reasons that we loved Team Refugee at the 2016 Summer Olympics. First,... -
When 'Feminism' Is A Killing Word
August 19, 2016This piece is co-authored by Jess Tomlin (the Executive Director of The MATCH Fund) and Lauren Ravon (the Director of Policy and Campaigns at... -
5 Reasons Why I Believe in Superheroes
July 19, 2016By: Julie Ma, Communication and Development Officer at The MATCH Fund Lately, superhero movies seem to be hitting the box office every month. People just... -
Remembering Suzanne Johnson-Harvor: A Grandmother to Us All
June 30, 2016By Jess Tomlin (Executive Director of The MATCH Fund) and Otis Moore (Grandson of Suzanne Johnson Harvor) Today, Canada lost one of the most inspiring... -
A New Year for Normal Girls
April 13, 2016Guest blogger: Erin Edwards, Communications Management Consultant She is just a normal girl. That’s what Radha—a Nepali social worker in her 20s—tells us about her... -
Because It's 2116
March 22, 2016Guest blogger: Jess Tomlin I am dead. Because it's 2116. I lived a long life, full of love and activism. I cuddled babies, grandbabies, and great... -
Update: Ugandan Election
February 18, 2016We know that Canadians care about LGBT rights in Uganda. In 2014, millions of people signed petitions on Avaaz.org, Change.org and Groundswell opposing... -
Announcing The MATCH Fund's New Partners
January 28, 2016Breaking Ground: Feminist Approach to Technology (FAT), India “I began to ask myself, why is it that girls always get the best marks but boys always... -
These Fierce Prairie Feminists
November 24, 2015By: Jess Tomlin As I prepare to speak in Manitoba this week, Winnipeg's Nellie McClung is on my mind: Nellie McClung of the “famous five,”... -
The Five Stages of Street Harassment
October 2, 2015Guest Blogger: Julie Ma, Communication and Development Officer, The MATCH International Women's Fund Shock. Fear. Embarrassment. Frustration. Anger. When someone loses a person they love, people... -
The Stories We Don’t Hear
September 25, 2015“All I could think was, this could be my mom, my grandmother,” says Bel Angeles, The MATCH Fund’s Director of Operations, reflecting upon her... -
Post-Earthquake Field Report from Her Turn
August 12, 2015The Earthquake is just Day One. On April 25, 2015, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake devastated Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people and injuring more than... -
Our 2014/2015 Annual Report is Here!
June 29, 2015We didn’t have to look very far to find our theme for this year’s annual report. Throughout 2015, we have seen countless examples of... -
Announcing Our Newest Grantees
May 20, 2015We are excited to announce six new grantees who are Holding Ground and Breaking Ground for a better world. With The MATCH Fund’s support,... -
Confirmation That We Exist
May 14, 2015Natia Gvianishvili, a 28-year-old Georgian activist who jokingly describes herself as “a lesbian for a living,” is featured in the upcoming documentary by StudioMobile,... -
Annual General Meeting – 2015
April 24, 2015We invite you to join us as we reflect on all that we have accomplished together over the past twelve months and as we... -
United to Make It Happen: IWD 2015
March 30, 2015Guest Blogger: Andréa James, The MATCH Fund Intern International Women’s Day (IWD) is a single day to commemorate the courageous women who have furthered... -
Jill Hawkins - Why I Support The MATCH Fund
February 10, 2015Jill Hawkins’ mother, a pharmacist, was a STEM pioneer long before women were encouraged to excel in the sciences. “My mother recalled having frogs... -
You're Invited!
January 21, 2015MATCH Manitoba invites you to their Fundraising Luncheon for The MATCH International Women's Fund. Sunday, February 1, 2015 1:30pm - 3:30pm Neechi Commons, 865 Main Street, Winnipeg,... -
Finding Beauty in the Middle
January 20, 2015It is no secret that in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), women face incredible obstacles. Decades of conflict and insecurity has caused mass displacement,... -
14 Troubling News Headlines in 2014
December 30, 2014As 2014 comes to a close, we look back with pride at the many success stories for women’s rights. These success stories - like... -
The Costuros Sisters - Why we support The MATCH Fund
November 27, 2014When Georgina passed away unexpectedly in 2011, her sisters, Carla, Wanda, and Aureene, were left with the difficult task of creating a legacy that... -
A Sad Moment in the Fight for Human Rights
November 13, 2014Early this week, a young woman was murdered in her home in Tbilisi, Georgia. As with all victims of violence, we are deeply saddened... -
Holding Ground. Breaking Ground.
October 30, 2014This week marks one year since we launched The MATCH International Women’s Fund. And as we celebrate this historic occasion, we can’t help but... -
Voices for Change 2014
September 9, 2014Young women play an important role in driving positive social change in their communities. Join us for our third annual Voices for Change Conversation... -
Honouring the Victims of Forced Disappearance in Colombia.
August 30, 2014Today is the International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearance. A severe violation of human rights, forced disappearance occurs when an individual is... -
Meet the 2014 Sister-to-Sister Mentorship Participants
August 28, 2014Join us this fall when we again partner with the Nobel Women's Initiative to present our annual conversation series, featuring the voices and stories... -
An update from Boxgirls Kenya
August 12, 2014Today on International Youth Day, we are celebrating Boxgirls Kenya, an organization that is building young girls’ leadership while challenging gender stereotypes through sport... -
Our 2013/2014 Annual Report is Here!
July 31, 20142013/2014 was a milestone year for The MATCH International Women's Fund - from launching Canada's first and only international fund for women, to holding... -
Marcia Cardamore: Why I Support The MATCH Fund
June 25, 2014A full-time philanthropist, an entrepreneur, and a proud feminist — these are just a few ways to describe Marcia Cardamore, one of the newest... -
Introducing our Newest Grantee Partner
June 18, 2014Last week, from June 10 - 13, world leaders gathered in London, England for the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. An... -
Building Communities, Building Peace.
June 11, 2014The international community is gathering right now to talk about sexual violence in conflict. This week, from June 10 to 13, world leaders are gathering... -
Watch Our New Video
May 29, 2014The MATCH International Women's Fund is a grant-making organization that directly supports women's rights organizations in the global South to make lasting changes in... -
Jazz for Social Change
May 20, 2014Groovy Music. Great Cause. Hey, Toronto! This June, break out your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate with The MATCH Fund. On Sunday, June... -
Meet Our Grantee Partners
May 11, 2014Creative. Fierce. Determined. These are the words that come to mind when we think of the brave and tenacious women who raised us. But... -
Annual General Meeting - 2014
May 6, 2014Since our last AGM, we launched The MATCH International Women’s Fund, held our first global call for proposals and selected our first round of... -
Call for Nominations
April 1, 2014Please note the deadline to submit has now passed. The MATCH International Women’s Fund is seeking four dynamic individuals to join our Board of Directors.... -
Job Posting
March 31, 2014Development Officer Please note the deadline to apply for this position has now passed. The MATCH International Women’s Fund is in the process of hiring a... -
International Women's Day 2014
March 12, 2014International Women's Day has always been an important milestone for us. Each year on this day, we take a moment to pause and reflect... -
Be Fearless. Use the F-Word.
February 24, 2014There’s been a lot of talk about feminism lately: who is one (like this author who surprised us last summer), who is not (and... -
We are Making a Difference - International Development Week 2014
February 6, 2014In honour of International Development Week, Nuala Nazarko sat down with the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) to discuss how our work is... -
The Results Are In
December 19, 2013Despite our 37 years of women’s rights work internationally, we have had a lot of firsts in 2013; the first Canadian international fund for... -
Women's Innovation Leading the Way Forward
December 13, 2013Put your ear to the ground. Do you hear the rumblings? That’s the sound of thousands of women quietly – and not so quietly... -
Creating Change from the Ground Up
December 6, 2013We’ve reached a new milestone for women’s rights. Today, our global call for proposals comes to a close as we reach the final day for... -
Networking, Knowledge, Voice.
November 28, 2013How Women's Funds are Providing More than Just Money In our last blog post, we explored the critical role that grassroots women’s rights organizations... -
Speaking Out on Violence Against Women
November 25, 2013Violence against women is one of the world's most prevalent human rights abuses – it is estimated that 35% of women worldwide have experienced... -
Internship Opportunity
November 18, 2013The Women, Peace and Security Network Canada (WPSN-C) is a collaboration of international organizations and individuals committed to a) promoting and monitoring the efforts... -
Job Posting
November 14, 2013Women's Fund Coordinator Please note, the deadline to apply for this position has now passed. The MATCH International Women's Fund is in the process of hiring... -
Today is the Day
October 29, 2013Today is the day MATCH International launches Canada’s first international fund for women, a fund that invests in women’s rights organizations around the world... -
Women Change the World for Women
October 22, 2013Around the world, women are working together to dismantle barriers, challenge perceptions and improve the lives of women and girls in their communities. Since... -
It Takes a Village: The community's role in ending early and forced marriage
September 25, 2013Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Baird, spoke today at the United Nations about the health consequences of early and forced marriages. His presentation... -
Young Women's Rights Activists: Conversations in Canada 2013
September 10, 2013The next generation of women’s rights activists are here Around the world we have witnessed the power of young women’s leadership in driving social change... -
Young Women Leading Change
September 3, 2013Introducing this year's Young Women's Rights Activists: Conversations in Canada speaking tour participants! This year's tour features three inspiring young women from Myanmar, Guatemala... -
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
August 21, 2013The growing backlash against women's rights Around the world, women have been taking bold steps in the pursuit of gender equality - resulting in remarkable... -
Special Meeting of Members
August 19, 2013On May 30, 2013, changes to The MATCH Fund by-laws were approved. These amended by-laws were sent to Industry Canada for approval. Industry Canada... -
Job Posting: Fundraising Coordinator
August 15, 2013The MATCH International Women's Fund is an international development organization that recognizes the diverse realities of women and respects women’s efforts for self‐determination. For... -
Thanks Dad. Love, Daughter.
June 14, 2013In the ongoing struggle for women’s rights, the important role that men can play is often overlooked. So, with Father’s Day around the corner,... -
2012 - 2013 Annual Report
June 10, 2013After an action-packed year here at The MATCH Fund, we are pleased to share with you our 2012 - 2013 annual report. While we... -
Workers’ Rights are Women’s Rights: An Interview with the Executive Director of the Bangladesh Women's Fund
May 10, 2013The Situation On April 24th 2013, a nine story factory building, known as Rana Plaza, collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. To date, it has been reported... -
A Mother's Day Manifesto
May 8, 2013It’s almost that time of year again: time to celebrate and thank the hard-working women who raised us and shaped us into the (obviously)... -
Women, Peace and Security Network Canada Internship
April 25, 2013The Women, Peace and Security Network Canada is a collaboration of international organizations and individuals committed to a) promoting and monitoring the efforts of... -
Annual General Meeting
April 23, 2013You're invited to attend our Annual General Meeting 2012 was an exciting year for women, and we were proud to contribute to the ever-growing momentum... -
Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada
April 17, 2013If you haven't already watched the new documentary Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada, we highly recommend adding it to your... -
A Special Message To Our Supporters
March 26, 2013Dear supporters, The numbers are in and we are pleased to say that our International Women's Day thank you card campaign was a great success!... -
International Women's Day 2013
March 8, 2013This International Women's Day, Executive Director of The MATCH International Women's Fund, Jess Tomlin, released a statement reflecting on the state of the world's... -
Feminist Movements Making A Change
February 28, 2013Violence against women is a global problem Evidence of gender based violence filled the headlines in 2012. The gang rape of a young woman in... -
International Women's Day E-Card Campaign
February 28, 2013Saying 'Thanks' Is Just The Beginning This International Women’s Day we are on a mission to recognize as many women as possible and we need... -
One Billion Rising
February 14, 2013On Thursday, February 14th, 2013, The MATCH International Women's Fund will Strike, Dance, and Rise as part of One Billion Rising, a global effort... -
2013-2016 Renewal Strategy
November 22, 2012We are pleased to introduce our 2013-2016 Renewal Strategy. This strategy will both renew and transform our organization, build on our history and grow... -
Feminist Movement Building
October 26, 2012Young Women at the Front Lines of Change Friday, November 2nd, 2012 | 10:30-11:45 To see the event poster, click here. The MATCH International Women's Fund is... -
Young Women’s Rights Activists - Conversations in Canada
September 27, 2012The MATCH International Women's Fund is pleased to support Young Women’s Rights Activists – Conversations in Canada, a three-city Canadian speaking tour taking place...
