We are a global team of fundraisers, grantmakers, technical experts, and activists with decades of experience supporting grassroots human rights movements across the globe.
We were founded in 2002 by a small group of activists and donors with a simple idea: that funding should go directly to people whose rights have been violated, because they are best placed to develop sustainable solutions and push for transformational change.
Since then, we’ve delivered over $166 million to human rights activists, organizations, and movements in more than 90 countries.
Our approach is built on trust, solidarity, and collaboration. We know that transforming unjust and unequal systems doesn’t happen overnight. That’s why we provide flexible funding and hands-on strategic support, building long-term relationships and enabling activists to push for change on their own terms.
Our locally based program staff and grantmaking operations specialists navigate practical and political barriers to support activists working in some of the world’s most restrictive or repressive contexts. Through the crackdowns, setbacks, and uncertainty, we find ways to ensure that human rights defenders have the resources they need to keep going.
We are a funder, but we have to raise every dollar we deliver to activists—bolstered by our community of supporters, donors, and allies. We are part of a diverse global movement united in solidarity across borders, issues, and generations.
Together, we’re working toward a more just and equitable world for everyone.
We provide long-term flexible funding and hands-on strategic support to grassroots human rights defenders building collective power in their communities.
We’re led by a global team of human rights activists and grantmakers with decades of experience resourcing successful movements for change.
We’re committed to being sustainable, transparent, and accountable—especially when it comes to how we use your donations.
We strive to meet frontline movements where they are and understand what they need to build collective power in their communities.
