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In the final episode of our three-part series, we spotlight the pivotal role Canadian ministers played in launching the Equality Fund. Discover how key leaders united government, philanthropy, and the private sector to reshape global development funding and advance women's rights worldwide. Episode 3 takes you inside as we reveal how these champions made the bold case for the Equality Fund's innovative model and its critical impact.
Recommended reading:
Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy is key to addressing our biggest global challenges (https://equalityfund.ca/policy/canadas-feminist-international-assistance-policy-is-key-to-addressing-our-biggest-global-challenges/)
Now is the time for Canada’s feminist foreign policy (https://www.ipolitics.ca/opinions/now-is-the-time-for-canadas-feminist-foreign-policy)
Follow guests on this episode:
Nicky McIntyre - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-for-a-just-society/), X (https://x.com/fjs), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/foundationforajustsociety/)
Monica Aleman - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-aleman-cunningham-2105204/), X (https://x.com/MonicaAleman_)
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaudebibeau/), X (https://x.com/mclaudebibeau)
The Honourable Maryam Monsef - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryammonsef/), X (https://x.com/MaryamMonsef)
The Honourable Karina Gould - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinagould/), X (https://x.com/karinagould)
Follow the Equality Fund:
LinkedIn - @Equality Fund (https://www.linkedin.com/company/equalityfund)
X - @equality_fund (https://twitter.com/equality_fund)
Instagram - @equalityfund (https://www.instagram.com/equalityfund/)
Facebook - @equalityfundCA (https://www.facebook.com/equalityfundCA)
Credits:
Artwork - Kamo Frank (https://www.kamofrank.com/) - @kamofrank_ (https://www.instagram.com/kamofrank_/)
Producer - Katie Jensen (vocalfrystudios.com), @vocalfrystudios (https://www.instagram.com/vocalfrystudios/)
Equality Fund Team - Amina Doherty, Tatiana Buba, Sarah Matsushita, Catherine Hodgson, Nicole Fischer, and Joe Voeller
17 Sept 2024
PART 2: The Winning Bid (ENGLISH)
In our second episode, we explore the Equality Fund’s groundbreaking investment model, merging investment with activism to fuel feminist movements. Jess Tomlin and guests Manisha Mehta, Rajasvini Bhansali, Keely Tongate, and Mebrat Beyene discuss the challenges of scaling resources and the risks of funder strings. From the bid process to the final decision at Women Deliver 2019, we examine how shifting capital and power can drive lasting change for rights-based movements.
Recommended reading:
Gender Lens Investing is the Future of Sustainable Finance. So How Can You Lead the Change? (https://www.femaleinvest.com/magazine/gender-lens-investing-sustainable-lead-the-change)
How your investments can build a better world (https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/how-your-investments-can-build-a-better-world/article_048663b8-67e0-532e-91d9-d964656882d8.html)
Let’s Talk About Feminists and Investing (https://equalityfund.ca/investment/lets-talk-about-feminists-and-investing/)
Focused on the North Star: Our Investment Theory of Change (https://equalityfund.ca/learn/focused-on-the-north-star-our-investment-theory-of-change/)
Follow guests on this episode:
Rajasvini Bhansali - Twitter (https://x.com/solidairetweets)
Mebrat Beyene - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebratbeyene/), X (https://x.com/BlakPurlMimi)
Keely Tongate - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/keely-tongate-82b2931aa/)
Manisha Mehta - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/manisha-mehta-7a4170230/)
Follow the Equality Fund:
LinkedIn - @Equality Fund (https://www.linkedin.com/company/equalityfund)
X - @equality_fund (https://twitter.com/equality_fund)
Instagram - @equalityfund (https://www.instagram.com/equalityfund/)
Facebook - @equalityfundCA (https://www.facebook.com/equalityfundCA)
Credits:
Artwork - Kamo Frank (https://www.kamofrank.com/) - @kamofrank_ (https://www.instagram.com/kamofrank_/)
Producer - Katie Jensen (vocalfrystudios.com), @vocalfrystudios (https://www.instagram.com/vocalfrystudios/)
Equality Fund Team - Amina Doherty, Tatiana Buba, Sarah Matsushita, Catherine Hodgson, Nicole Fischer, and Joe Voeller
17 Sept 2024
PART 1: From Match to Movement (ENGLISH)
In our debut episode, we dig into the origins of the Equality Fund. Our story spans decades—what were those early movement-building days like? How did leaders tackle fierce resistance and channel those lessons into creating a $1 billion fund? We’re bringing you insights from those who lived it, and who helped turn vision into reality.
Recommended reading:
High hopes and high expectations for resourcing feminist movements: recommendations to the Equality Fund (https://www.awid.org/publications/high-hopes-and-high-expectations-resourcing-feminist-movements-recommendations)
Shared Hopes: Equality Fund’s Response to the High Hopes, High Expectations Consultation Recommendations (https://equalityfund.ca/learn/shared-hopes/)
Follow guests on this episode:
Joanna Kerr - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-kerr-bb011b71/)
Mebrat Beyene - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebratbeyene/), X (https://x.com/BlakPurlMimi)
Nicky McIntyre - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-for-a-just-society/), X (https://x.com/fjs), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/foundationforajustsociety/)
Kat Im-Jenkins - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-im-jenkins-0a460320/), X (https://x.com/katij)
Monica Aleman - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-aleman-cunningham-2105204/), X (https://x.com/MonicaAleman_)
Bea Gonzalez - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriz-gonzalez-manchon-1838b097/)
Follow the Equality Fund:
LinkedIn - @Equality Fund (https://www.linkedin.com/company/equalityfund)
X - @equality_fund (https://twitter.com/equality_fund)
Instagram - @equalityfund (https://www.instagram.com/equalityfund/)
Facebook - @equalityfundCA (https://www.facebook.com/equalityfundCA)
Credits:
Artwork - Kamo Frank (https://www.kamofrank.com/) - @kamofrank_ (https://www.instagram.com/kamofrank_/)
Producer - Katie Jensen (vocalfrystudios.com), @vocalfrystudios (https://www.instagram.com/vocalfrystudios/)
Equality Fund Team - Amina Doherty, Tatiana Buba, Sarah Matsushita, Catherine Hodgson, Nicole Fischer, and Joe Voeller
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Published 17 Mar 2021 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And the danger of that is that if you're the kind of person who's comfortable saying, well, I don't know, then other people look at you and they think that you're ignorant. I think we'd be much better off recognizing that when you admit you don't know something, that's not a sign of insecurity. […]
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