The Equitable Foundations Framework for gender-wise philanthropy

Australians Investing In Women and the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Social Equity Institute have launched a new resource to help the philanthropic sector, other funders and partners improve the effectiveness of social investments by understanding and responding to disadvantage and gender inequality in their area of focus.

Informed by broader sector expertise, the framework draws on the experiences of funders and partners in projects supporting women’s housing to map out gender-wise principles and pathways that can be applied to any collaboration, seeking to positively impact any social issue.

Equitable Foundations provides exemplar models and a Framework to guide philanthropic funders in incorporating a gender lens, or gender equity principles, into their partnerships with other funders, including governmental and private entities.