The Power of One,
The Magic of Many
Giving Women is a network of like-minded women who work together, to support social-change projects, which seek to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable girls and women around the world, by providing non-financial support.
Giving Women was created over ten years ago to respond to two clear gaps in the philanthropic landscape:
First, the proportion of philanthropic giving going to women-focused organisations globally is very low. According to a study done in 2016 and released in 2019, Americans give only 3.3% of philanthropic giving to nonprofits focused on women and girls. Americans gave $6.3 billion to nonprofits focused on women and girls in 2016, according to a comprehensive report released by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute. Yet, it is well documented that when women and girls are healthy, educated and have financial autonomy families and communities thrive. (Source)
Second, we observed that women were looking to make meaningful contributions philanthropically but didn’t know where to start. Giving Women was established to support learning and collaboration amongst women. Our members learn how to source, evaluate and select projects, have the opportunity to support these projects and developing an understanding what the key issues affecting women and girls are. With these skills, knowledge and community, Giving Women members are able to make a sustained impact on the lives of women and girls in need through the projects they support.
Giving Women leverages the experience, knowledge, networks and commitment of our members to provide the technical support to help our carefully selected projects professionalise and become more resilient and effective, thus having a greater and more sustained positive impact on the lives of girls and women in need.
With the purpose of engaging in more effective philanthropy we offer an on-going educational programme to enhance the skills and expertise of our members and colleagues working in social benefit organisations. We are also committed to raising awareness on the many issues vulnerable girls and women face globally.
Giving Women believes that every single one of us can make a difference in the lives of girls and women but together, with knowledge and skills profound change can happen.
Message from our founder
our founder, Atalanti Moquette
Good philanthropy is informed by empathy, trust, generosity, listening to the needs and solutions, professionalism and working together for a better world. Money has a way of showing up when all the above are in place.
Our Executive Committee
Atalanti Moquette
Founder
Noemi Nagy
Chairwoman
Sophie Pelka
Vice-Chairwoman
Elena de Weck
Treasurer
Elisabeth Kalman-Sarkis
Executive Committee Member
Sonia Martin-Nair
Executive Committee Member
Tanya Murphy
Executive Committee Member
Charlie Page
Executive Committee Member
Elianna Sabbag
Executive Committee Member
Our Operations Team
Kathleen Holmlund
Managing Director
Estelle Zufferey
Learning & Knowledge Management Coordinator
Ana Salac
Communications & Design Consultant
Deane De Menezes
Events & Communications Volunteer
Our Honorary Board
Manuela Balma
Honorary Board Member
Ruth Szabo
Honorary Board Member
Philippine Baron
Honorary Board Member
Barbara Wetsig-Lynam
Honorary Board Member
Sophie Chapuisat
Honorary Board Member
Antonella Notari Vischer
Honorary Board Member
Zohreh Tabatabai
Honorary Board Member
Julie Wynne
Honorary Board Member
Our 2021 Activity Report
Our Impact Report – The first 10 Years
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.