Grantee Partner Spotlight Archives - FRIDA The Young Feminist Fund

As technology advances, so does our organizing

Jul 17, 2018 | Asia Pacific Mongolia , Grantee Partner Spotlight

As technology advances, so does our organizing. In our digital age dominated by social media and its changing trends, mobilising people and making them aware of their rights and responsibilities is a lot different today than how it…

We are in Siberia. Young Feminists are everywhere!

May 29, 2018 | Central Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central and North Asia region Siberia , Grantee Partner Spotlight

My name is Saadat, and I am a Program Associate at FRIDA. Today I would like to share a story about a fascinating young feminist collective from Eastern Siberia in Russia. This learning visit was a long-awaited…

Defiant, not different #IDAHOT

May 17, 2018 | Latin America and Caribbean Argentina , Grantee Partner Spotlight, LGBTIQA*

Hello feministas, We are Dani and Euge, young feminist activists from Argentina! We recently had the opportunity to meet, share and learn from each other. And today, on May 17, as the world observes International Day against Homophobia,…

Can sewing machines dismantle patriarchal economies?

Apr 23, 2018 | Asia Pacific Papua New Guinea , Grantee Partner Spotlight, Rural

In 2016, we surveyed over 1500 young feminist organizers and found that over 91% of respondents said lack of financial resources was the main challenge they faced. At FRIDA, the core of our work is to ensure that young…

Why it’s important to accompany young feminists in their journey

Feb 26, 2018 | Latin America and Caribbean , Grantee Partner Spotlight

A special post by Judit Abarca, FRIDA advisor for the Latin America and the Caribbean region. [Lee este blog en español] In Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, one can feel young feminists’ strength, as they break public spaces…

Get inspired by “Fat women without jackets”!

Dec 29, 2017 | Colombia , Grantee Partner Spotlight

A special message from FRIDA Advocacy Officer, Ledys Sanjuan How did the holidays shape up for you? I know you’re still coming out of vacation time, which is why I thought of inspiring you today with a special message! Recently, I had the…

We must care for all our sisters, not just cis-ters

Dec 19, 2017 | Asia Pacific , Grantee Partner Spotlight

Earlier this year, we put the spotlight on intersectionality being integral to our feminist movements. We recalled how the real success of feminist struggle lies in being inclusive and intersectional. This means caring for all our sisters, not just…

Mamyglos is building body positivity among Polish girls

Dec 13, 2017 | Poland , Grantee Partner Spotlight

Our “self” is defined by many things, including our physical body, and as young women, our body becomes the primary target of patriarchal conditioning. As girls, we are taught to be nice and obedient, and often shamed for…

Young feminist organizers in Malawi have enough to worry about – regular resources shouldn’t be one of them

Dec 07, 2017 | Malawi , Grantee Partner Spotlight

Two weeks ago, we received an email from Christie Chrissy Banda. She is a young feminist activist from Malawi and the Executive Director of Foundation for Civic Engagement and Social Empowerment (FOCESE). A FRIDA grantee partner since 2014, FOCESE was…

The story of a young feminist band in Egypt

Aug 10, 2017 | North Africa and Middle East Egypt , Artivism, Grantee Partner Spotlight

We have had the pleasure and pride to learn from many amazing young feminist groups working in bold and creative ways in different parts of the Global South. Some hold fierce rallies and demonstrations on the street, some enact…