Written by: Mona Sex Work in India In India, sex work operates informally and largely unprotected. Many sex workers come from high levels of poverty.
Written by: Dernina Port-au-Prince, Haiti — October 2025 Currently, Haiti continues to face relentless challenges from political instability, gang violence, and a crumbling economy. Now
Written by: Mona Brief, but Cautionary Internet Ban in Afghanistan On September 30, 2025, the Taliban ordered internet and phone data services to be cut
Written by: Mona Nepal Protests Technology is the language of Gen Z, yet on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Nepal’s government moved to ban 26 media
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On Season 11 episode 11 of Community Voice PHL, the show featured Rachel Hicks (they/them/theirs) of The Black Velvet Collective. Rachel is returning to doing
Written by: Natasha Scott During her presidential campaign, Kamala Harris faced a challenging question: “Are you Indian or Black?” This question highlights the complexity of
In 2024, we’re excited to re-launch our Teen Fellowship Program, providing critical resources to young leaders aged 14 to 18.
Written by: Jaimie-lee It’s National Foster Care Month. The theme is Strengthening Minds. Uplifting Families. This month, we’re focusing on the unique vulnerabilities of teens
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Written by: Jaimie-lee Pledges of $100 million from Canada and $300 million from the United States were made. And countries like Kenya, Jamaica, Canada, Belize,
On March 18th, Gambian Lawmakers voted 42-4 in favour of advancing a bill which would repeal the ban against female genital mutilation (FGM) in the
Celebrating World Dula Week One promising strategy for improving birth outcomes is the support of a doula. Doulas are individuals trained to provide non-medical physical,
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Written By: Millicent Cavanaugh | Co-Executive Director Relaxing one evening with some beauty care, I came across the dents in my scalp. I hadn’t thought
Written By: Millicent Cavanaugh | Co-Executive Director Known mainly as a civil rights activist, journalist, and anti-lynching advocate, Ida B. Wells Barnett (1862-1931) also founded
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Written By: Nyasia Bussie | Program Officer for Uganda & South Africa Voluntourism and mission trips are often promoted as opportunities for Westerners to positively
Written By: Cait Morrone, Global Girls Network Program Officer | Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago The Global Foundation for Girls (GFG) is an intermediary, advocate,
Written by: Essiryjhe Bowden, Program Officer | Youth, International & Policy Programs Social Workers and Doulas The roles of social workers and doulas are similar
Download the Press Release Global Foundation for Girls (GFG) Family Fund, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, awards $375,000 to grassroots organizations to
Are you a young person passionate about creating positive change in your community? The Global Foundation for Girls (GFG) Youth Fellowship Program is calling for
Written by: Jaimie-lee Seemingly neverending, the plight of Rohingya’s most innocent — women, girls, and young children — continues on. But just how horrific is
Written by: Jaimie-lee It’s one of those things that makes you ask: Is this still happening in what’s supposed to be the most celebrated advanced
Written by: Cait Morrone, Program Officer | Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago
Written by: Jess Kimball With 68.5% feeling discriminated against by their provider according to the Human Rights Watch, finding a doctor someone trusts seems to
Written by: Jess Kimball Abortion access is an essential component of comprehensive reproductive health care that has been used to oppress and control people’s bodies
Written by: Geeya Patel Every birthing person has the right to proper healthcare, regardless of their status as a prisoner or a free citizen, legal
Written by: Jess Kimball There is an important link between sexual trauma and maternal mortality that needs to be recognized in order for parents to
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Written by: Cait Morrone Brazil’s enticing charisma comes from the country’s diverse cultural practices, history, architecture, and biodiversity- among other attractions – which brings millions
Written by: Samantha Speirs The Grant Global Fund for Girls is now accepting applications for our Caregiver and Family Leadership Grant! With the help of
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Written by: Jess Kimball A maternity care desert is a county in the United States that does not have access to a hospital or other
Written by: Cait Morrone As analyzed and reported by the New York Post, New York City has taken in 95,000 migrants this year – which
Written by: Geeya Patel “If he beats you, he loves you,” a common phrase in the South Asian community used to justify and validate gender-based
Written by: Nicauris Veras As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, we must take a moment to reflect on the pressing needs of Hispanic
Written by: Ny’Asia Bussie The ‘Sunshine State’ is adored for its renowned coastlines, warm weather, unique heritage, and iconic theme parks, including Disney World. Why
Written by: Geeya Patel “But because of our numbness. We’re strangersTo one another’s perils and pain,Unaware that the welfare of the publicAnd the planet share
The application is now closed and award notifications will be sent out on December 1st 2023. 🎉GFG is excited to announce that our 2024 Caregiver
Written by: Jess Kimball Rates of maternal mortality and perinatal mood and anxiety disorder are rising worldwide, increasing the fear of birthing people. Trust between
Written by: Jess Kimball Finding a doctor someone trusts seems to be hard, especially for the LGBTQ community. With 68.5% feeling discriminated against by their
Written by: Jess Kimball Breastfeeding has many proven health benefits, making breastfeeding and pumping access in the workplace a public health priority. Over the past
Written by: Jess Kimball There are major disparities in breastfeeding rates based on race. Overall, 83% of US mothers breastfeed. 85% of white mothers choose
Written by: Jess Kimball The Benefits of Breastfeeding August 1st through 7th marks World Breastfeeding Week. Making the decision to breastfeed your baby can be
Written by: Jess Kimball In all parts of healthcare, there can be judgment found between provider and patient, but this seems to be even more
Written by: Brianna Rusu More often than not the only media representations of same-sex female couples are manufactured through a male gaze. This is not
Written by: Jess Kimball Providing Accessible Care and Getting Paid For It I think it is really great to make birth and postpartum services accessible
Written by: Simone S. Families in Indonesia thought they were sending their sons to a rehab facility run by a powerful local official. Those who
Written by: Jess Kimball Setting Your Rates There is a long history of caregiving careers being deemed low-wage careers. We feel that inside ourselves and
Written by: Jess Kimball Registering Your Business It can feel intimidating to register your business, but it is a step that is important to take
Written by: Jess Kimball Poverty is a growing issue in America. The impacts of poverty have become more and more intense post-COVID-19 pandemic. Children are
Written by: Jess Kimball Tori Bowie was thirty-two years old and just eight months pregnant when she died, tragically in May of this year. Bowie
Written by: Jess Kimball When I entered birthwork I was excited and ambitious. I had high goals for myself all throughout my childhood. At age
Written by: Jaimie-lee For the LGBTQ+ community, the change in how outsiders perceive and accept LGBTQ+ persons is a long time coming. Social acceptance of
We are excited to announce our Open Invitation to become part of our Global Girls Network – this is an exciting opportunity for organizations working in
Written by: Jess Kimball In 2022 alone, over 240 anti-LGBTQ bills were filed. This was a massive increase from the 41 bills filed in 2018.
Written by: Jess Kimball Gender-affirming care describes a range of social, psychological, medical, and behavioral interventions that are used to support someone’s gender identity. This
Written By: Jess Kimball People all around the world face barriers to accessing basic reproductive healthcare and safe places to labor and birth. In Sudan,
In 2023, the legislative bodies and state governments within the United States have been calling for the “eradication” of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Presently,
The Global Field answers pressing questions from our grantees, addressing their on-the-field challenges. We guide and offer support to our partners and stakeholders. We further
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An average of 24,000 children are sexually assaulted in South Africa each year, according to the South African Police Service (2019/2020 Annual Crime Statistics). These
By Rachel Hicks (they/them/theirs) I graduated from college in 2014 at the young age of twenty-one, thinking I was going straight to graduate school for
If you’re a mother or hope to be one in the future, the maternal care industry is rearing to profit off of you. Here’s how.
According to the CDC, as of 2021, Black women are three times more likely to die due to pregnancy-related problems than White women. The mission
A couple of days ago, a highly unusual leak of a confidential document from the Supreme occurred and we were reminded why a draft majority
On May 14th, the traumatizing mass shooting at Tops Supermarket resulted in the death of ten black people, with three injured. Our hearts and deepest
Not since 2012 has the US seen a deadlier attack than the shooting in South Texas on May 24, 2022. And while we all hope
Being African American, you can celebrate and experience many traditions. One bit of folklore that I remember and still practice is attending the church service
By Rachel Hicks December 30, 2020, I confirmed my gender identity as a non-binary femme. I felt whole, I felt happy, and I also felt
We are mortified. While we aren’t blindsided due to the May leak, we are absolutely mortified at the actual overturning of Roe v. Wade by
By Dyna Anderson The U.S. Supreme Court formally overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022, stating that the constitutional right to abortion, which had
By Stella Chagas Black lives matter; however, based on data from Atlas da Violência 2021, this is not true for Black women in Brazil. The
The Indonesia archipelago consists of 17,000 islands, with Bali as its largest and most popular province. Yet, with three million visitors yearly generating at least
Paper By Stella Chagas Black lives matter; however, based on data from Atlas da Violência 2021, this is not true for Black women in Brazil.
The Global Field answers pressing questions from our grantees, addressing their on-the-field challenges. We guide and offer support to our partners and stakeholders. We further
No country is perfect… … Even when said country is a picturesque island with a booming economy that offers tropical temperatures year-round, and presents you
The island group of Trinidad and Tobago is one of the better-known countries in the Caribbean. Yet behind the smiling faces of its people lie
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“Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!” That’s the theme of this year’s annual celebration of Black Maternal Health Week. A positive message for
Written by: Katherine Murray The recent incident at Stanford Law School highlights not only the obvious discrepancies between definitions of free speech, but also the
