News & Reports
Welcome to our news and reports, where we share stories that illuminate the incredible journeys of our grantees, and keep you updated on our latest reports.
We invite you to engage with these stories, share your thoughts, and even contribute your own experiences!
Mooting for Change: Shaping Egypt’s Future Legal Defenders
Mona Hemieda launched an innovative moot court simulation in Egypt to empower the next generation of legal minds.
The Journey and Impact of Giving Joy with Founder Joy Kolin
Listen to this powerful and engaging podcast about he The Journey and Impact of Giving Joy with Founder Joy Kolin, hosted by the incredible @Georgiosays
Fighting Dementia in Uganda: Empowering Women for a Healthier Future
The Ugandan Centre for Women and Youth Empowerment (CEWAYE) used our Giving Joy grant to implement the "Fight Dementia" project, a groundbreaking initiative raising awareness about dementia in the Nakivale refugee settlement, Isingiro district, southwestern Uganda. This project fills a critical gap by focusing on one of the most vulnerable groups—elderly refugee women—and is the only dementia-focused initiative in Uganda for this population.
Grinding Toward Success: Restoring Hope in Haiti, One Flour Mill at a Time
Fondation Luc Eucariste (FLE) and Coordination des Femme de Bainet (COFAB) is a grassroots organization that aims to strengthen education, agriculture and health services in Bainet, Haiti. They used the Giving Joy grant to purchase parts, employ labor, and repair the community mill that broke a couple of years ago, ensuring the renewed production of flour for the COFAB community.
Building Business Brilliance in Liberia
GoLocal is a Liberian social impact agro-venture that amplifies the participation of women and youth in economic activities. The Giving Joy grant significantly contributed to the socio-economic empowerment of 55 women and girls, enabling them to initiate, launch, and successfully manage new and existing businesses in Monrovia.
Voices of Change in Latin America: AdVocacy thru Podcasts & Video
How can podcasts and videos create positive change in the lives of women? Fundación Kaleidos, an Argentine NGO, exemplifies this through their innovative work with adolescents. Fundación Kaleidos raises awareness and advocates for adolescent and teen pregnancy, maternity, and paternity.
Moms Go Digital in Nepal!
Safer-I Nepal is a feminist-led campaign dedicated to creating a safer, inclusive, and accessible digital space for everyone. One of Safer-I programs is Tech for Moms—a multi-day digital literacy workshop for adult women and mothers.
The Power of Your Donation!
Shades of Us, launches Flow” – a film focusing on period poverty showcasing the experiences of women and girls who cannot afford menstrual hygiene products.
From Sparks To Light… Giving Joy Inspiring Others in Challenging Times
Joy Kolin, Founder and Executive Director of Giving Joy took part in a podcast, from Sparks to light, where she shared her inspiring story of making a difference.
Giving Joy’s Micro Grants for Female Founders Are Making Macro Impacts
Thank you Desiree Gutierrez for capturing the essence and spirit of Giving Joy in your article in Success Magazine! Read the full article: https://www.success.com/giving-joy-grants/
Sisterhood in Action: Women Empowering Women on Giving Tuesday
For Giving Tuesday (November 28, 2023), Giving Joy partnered with Nathalie Noisette’s Mental Money - an empowering podcast designed exclusively for minority women in business. The podcast equips and elevates the next wave of diverse women business leaders, ensuring they are well-prepared to attract investments and achieve their professional aspirations.
Amplifying Voices & Fostering Equality
Women's Equality Day, August 26th, commemorates the struggles of women to be heard, as fierce advocates who gained the statutory right to vote. Being heard is still a struggle by women globally but a Kurdish community radio station, Radio Dangi NWE and its Media Director, Rangeen Salem Mahmood, is trying to shed light and amplify women’s voices in Kurdistan and Iraq.