Stories of Impact

I encourage my peers to consider the interconnectedness of displacement with their existing funding priorities and to add crisis response as essential in their gender-driven philanthropy.

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I have continued to expand my understanding of the sisterhood that WMM brings to our lives... The more I dive in the more I get out of it.

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Part of having a vision for a gender equal world is acknowledging the harsh and sometimes unseen reality of violence against women, and equipping people with the tools to thoughtfully respond and navigate tangible outcomes in a survivor-centric way.

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Being part of WMM has introduced me to resources and partners who are inspirational and demonstrate how my investments can make the greatest impact for gender equity in our world.

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I relish authentic one-on-one conversations with people trying to change their corner of the world.

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The urge to find community and belonging is intrinsic in all of us, and to have a community centered around making the world a better place is irreplaceable.

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We must be bold. The systems we are challenging have deep roots which need some serious investment to uproot. Only then can we create more just structures that allow half the world’s population to thrive.

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As a funder and donor, I hold a deep conviction that it’s my responsibility to place unwavering trust in the organizations and individuals working tirelessly for their chosen causes.

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The driving force behind my giving is the same today as it was over 25 years ago, that from a gender perspective the world is unjust and unequal, and I must do what I can to advance women and girls.

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I work with prominent women who have suffered traumatic physical violence....All of us have transformed our trauma into power, casting off any notion of victimhood to become powerful advocates. And, most importantly, all of us have made a virtuous vow to help others.

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Less than 1.9% of philanthropic dollars goes to women and girls causes... We can do better than that. We have to do better than that.

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My philanthropy is driven by a desire to leave the world better than when I entered it and to level the playing ground for those of us born with uteri.

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Courageous storytelling is a critical part of social change.

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I believe it starts with us. I want to be in community with women who are invested in themselves – who acknowledge they are uniquely positioned to lead their lives, families, and communities into the next chapter, and living fully in their leadership potential.

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I made a commitment because the need is so great and I believe that now is the time to create lasting change.

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Women are powerful. We are problem solvers. We are collaborative. We get things done.

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With less than 2% of funding supporting women and girls, it will take all of us, moving strategically, asserting our voice and influence, to boldly challenge the world around us.

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There is strength in numbers. Being a part of WMM amplifies our voices and showcases our goals of creating a gender equal world and rectifying gender inequities in philanthropic giving.

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Instead of waiting for a solution, we as women can create it together, for each other.

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Carol Andreae

Recently, I decided to make a new million-dollar commitment to WMM’s Give Bold, #GetEqual campaign because I saw the impact of my first commitment, both to the Women’s Fund and to me personally.

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My passion for advancing women’s and human rights has deep roots.

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Being a part of the WMM community provides a guiding force that encourages and challenges me to look at development through a gendered lens...

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Visibility and representation are the most powerful tools to protect LGBTQ+ women.

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Being part of the Women Moving Millions community has pushed me to practice feminist philanthropy -- and led me full circle

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Sonja Hoel Perkins

I joined Women Moving Millions because I found kindred spirits in its members. If we as women with resources and power don’t step up with our dollars and voices, who will?

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If I could be in that room, any girl could be if they knew the steps to take to get there. That’s the fertile soil where the idea and impetus for my philanthropy began to take shape.

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I feel so lucky to be a part of an organization where we are all working towards a common goal and where women are so helpful to one another.

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