Primarily a gecko mom. Philanthropy, labor rights, Mitski. Currently Sr Adviser to the CEO with @Freedom_Fund in NYC. Tweets are my own. She/her.
Brooklyn, NY
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SO thrilled to share the new @Freedom_Fund's new donor resource, #FundingFrontlineImpact. It's a big step for us in terms of sharing learnings and bringing transparency to our practices. If you care about getting funding to frontline groups, check it out: fundingfrontlineimpact.org
We are excited to launch #FundingFrontlineImpact- an online resource for donors who believe in the power of frontline orgs!
Discover stories, guidance & tools to help you on your own frontline grantmaking journey - no matter the cause or geography.
➡️ fundingfrontlineimpact.org
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Great profile of a powerful activist that @Freedom_Fund has had the privilege of supporting.
In Malawi, 37.7% of girls are married before the age of 18 — despite a law against child marriage passed in 2015 — according to a 2021 report. Activists like Memory Banda are working to fight against the practice. nyti.ms/4ba88pX
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Excited to share this new report by @NYUMarron @UMassLowell @Freedom_Fund 🙌
The hidden nature of domestic work makes accurate info hard to find. This study fills a vital gap by spotlighting the voices of Ethiopian migrants in the Middle East🌍 #MigrantWorkers #LabourTrafficking
A new report from @NYUMarron & @Freedom_Fund investigates the experiences of women migrant domestic workers from Ethiopia in the Middle East. 75% interviewed experienced some form of abuse & most did not know of any org that could help them.
Read more ⬇️
freedomfund.org/exploitation…
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In November 2023, over 1K Majority World groups published a letter on how to make convenings on locally-led development more inclusive. The Freedom Fund is proud to join other donors inc. @hiltonfound @fundo_casa @SegalFoundation & @stephenlewisfdn in endorsing the letter and its principles. We hope others will join us in taking steps to ensure that our convenings truly centre Majority World voices.
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Time magazine: Is there something rotten in global seafood?
time.com/6962248/global-seaf…
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In Nigeria 🇳🇬 89% of child domestic workers reported conditions that violate national laws, and 53% usually work 7 days a week without a rest day
Learn more at our webinar on 26th March with @NORCNews & @Freedom_Fund
Sign up ⬇️
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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We're hiring!
We are seeking applicants to conduct an external evaluation of our Survivor Leadership Program to examine its impact and influence.
Apply by 26 March! ⬇
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The Human Rights Commissoner at the European Council has released a statement highlighting how the criminalisation of sex work undermines the human rights of sex workers, creating “a persistent culture” of violence, stigma and discrimination.
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coe.int/en/web/commissioner/…
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Over 90% of child domestic workers in Nigeria & Liberia are in the worst forms of child labour
New reports by @NORCNews & @Freedom_Fund examine the scale and nature of these exploitative practices in the two countries. @JTIP_State
Read more! ⬇️
freedomfund.org/blog/behind-…
We are working to be more transparent about some of the areas of grantmaking that are less talked about. Hoping to hear from other funders about they think about minimizing harm when ending programs!
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More attention is needed for Indonesian nationals employed to fish & process the catch.
A new report provides insights & recommendations to bolster the efforts of partners working in Indonesia’s seafood sector.
@seacsydney @HumanityUnited
Read more! ⬇️
freedomfund.org/our-reports/…
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Was your seafood dinner caught with forced labour?
55% of US seafood imports aren't covered by the Seafood Import Monitoring Program, allowing illegally caught food to end up on your plate.
We joined 20 NGOs calling for @POTUS to #StopIllegalFishing⬇️
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🌍 Today’s trilogue marks the start of joint efforts to agree on a law to ban forced labour products from the EU market.
@Europarl_EN and @EUCouncil must reach a deal ASAP to ensure EU supply chains are free from #ForcedLabour ⏳ ejfoundation.org/news-media/…
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Join us for a webinar discussing our recent report 'The Impact of Strategic Human Rights Litigation on Corporate Behaviour' with authors @ProfSuryaDeva @justine_nolan @Ebony_Birchall
12 Feb: North & South America
15 Feb: Africa & Asia Pacific
Register⬇️
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A hidden, intricate web links hundreds of popular food brands to work done by U.S. prisoners.
A two-year AP investigation found that everything from grains, beef and milk have been raised, harvested or produced by incarcerated people. apnews.com/article/prison-to…
Come join the Freedom Fund's partnerships team- we're hiring for a Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager in NY or London.
We are seeking a Senior Strategic Partnership Manager to research & engage with gov donors, identify new opportunities, develop quality proposals, coordinate fundraising initiatives & negotiate agreements
Based in New York or London.
Apply by 13 Feb! ⬇
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✨ These #CollaborativeFunds are working tirelessly to create a brighter future for everyone 🌎🙌
🤝 Meet @Freedom_Fund: partnering with organizations and communities to end exploitation and modern slavery
#Philanthropy #CollectiveGiving #Power
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1/6. Update: The G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting aims to strengthen cooperation around common challenges surrounding trade, including sustainable growth of the global economy. Outcomes from the meeting the weekend in Osaka, Japan include: 👇
We must continue to address #ForcedLabour in global supply chains. The Group of Seven (#G7) meeting, held this weekend, will play an important role in taking the lead to combat these human rights violations.
Learn more about the recommended next steps: mccaininstitute.org/programs…
Great new resource by @FreedomNetUSA and @NtlSurvivorNet on how anti-trafficking orgs can ensure that their work does not harm sex workers. "The most promising anti-trafficking models bring together resources and empower impacted communities to fight exploitation structurally."
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Here at the @CAFAmerica International Grantmaking Symposium, where @Freedom_Fund’s Deepika Allana is joining Brooks Reed & @GenevaGlobal’s Nathaniel Heller for a panel on localization through grantmaking.
Deepika also shared about the fact that dealing with crises and challenging working environments is part of program implementation - not some “overhead” that can be separated out.
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Nathaniel Heller @GenevaGlobal- The important question to ask is what impact you risk by choosing not to fund highly impactful organizations and instead going with the “safer” choice.
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