Why Give

  • AWF is dedicated only to the work of investing in organization that empower women and girls. We make it our business to be ahead of the curve on trends and best practices regarding the empowerment of women. Progressive programs and new ideas are often incubated and sustained with the support of AWF.
  • Your gift is pooled with other donations – large and small. We are leveraging every dollar.
  • Stringent grantmaking selection and monitoring processes assure that your money is used wisely. Only programs that show the greatest opportunity for long-term systemic change receive funding from AWF.
  • When AWF makes a grant, the grantee partner often gets greater support from other funders. Donors know that an endorsement from AWF gives their programs and organizations added credibility.
  • Money is just part of the ripple. Technical assistance to AWF grantee partners helps improve their processes and outcomes. We lead the way for collaboration among grantee partners and community leaders.

Let the Ripple Begin with You