The Children's Policy and Funding Initiative was launched by a group of philanthropic foundations interested in creating a joint effort in support of children and youth internationally. Recognizing that the U.S. government has been an important source of foreign assistance and program delivery, these funders joined together with the goal of elevating and integrating children and young people as a central priority in U.S. diplomacy, programming, and funding.
Each participating foundation brings specialized interests and expertise to support children and youth. Together, they fund a variety of organizations that influence policy and legislative direction, provide important expertise and networks, and facilitate participation by affected communities. While the individual donors and grantees have unique areas of specialization, together they are a powerful force for change to meet the myriad needs of children throughout their lifecycle.
Each participating foundation brings specialized interests and expertise to support children and youth. Together, they fund a variety of organizations that influence policy and legislative direction, provide important expertise and networks, and facilitate participation by affected communities. While the individual donors and grantees have unique areas of specialization, together they are a powerful force for change to meet the myriad needs of children throughout their lifecycle.
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For more than 50 years, GHR Foundation has steered optimistic and transformational philanthropy. Alongside their partners around the world, GHR re-imagines what is possible when pursuing change that impacts education, global development, Alzheimer’s prevention and more. For this Initiative, GHR is a leading voice for improving care for children, especially children with disabilities, orphaned children, and other marginalized young people.
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Daniel Lauer
Senior Program Officer Global Development and Children in Families Initiative GHR Foundation For more, click: here |
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Oak Foundation is family-led and reflects the vision and values of its founders. In all its work Oak pursues rights-based approaches, gender equality, and partnership with the organizations it funds. Oak commits resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. For this Initiative, Oak is a leading partner to end child sexual abuse and other forms of violence including online sexual exploitation and to enable participation of the most vulnerable and marginalized young people.
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Vicky Rateau
Program Officer & Campaigns Advisor Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Program Oak Foundation For more, click: here |
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Wellspring Philanthropic Fund supports the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring's work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and a desire to support people who have historically been systematically deprived of voice and power. For this Initiative, Wellspring is a core partner focusing on gender equality, girls, adolescents, and children's rights, and for meaningful participation of affected young people in policymaking.
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Krista Riddley
Global Children’s Rights Program Officer Wellspring Philanthropic Fund For more, click: here |
