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Empowering giving for a fairer future
Australians Investing in Women is a leading
not-for-profit organisation that advocates
for gender-wise philanthropy
AIIW encourages all Australians – particularly philanthropic, corporate, and
community leaders – to apply a gender lens to their giving and increase investment
in women and girls, to help create a fairer and more inclusive society.
We are a growing community of women, men and businesses who understand
that investing in women and girls strengthens both economies and societies as
a whole. We do not provide grants; we are part of a burgeoning global movement
spreading awareness, not only of the benefits in addressing the disadvantage still
experienced by women and girls, but of their central role in effecting constructive
social change and development.
Why is gender important “Women are more vulnerable
in philanthropy? to COVID-19–related economic
Effective philanthropy understands that effects because of existing
the needs of women and men are different
and that in order to treat them equally,
gender inequalities”
their distinct circumstances must be MCKINSEY GLOBAL INSTITUTE
addressed. Most philanthropic giving
supports projects that do not differentiate
by gender. There is often an assumption Online project showcase
that giving to ‘youth’, ‘medical research’ or
‘the arts’ will provide universal benefits, We provide an Online Project Showcase to
however, research shows women are often help individual funders, trusts or foundations
under-served and excluded by programs (private and corporate) find projects that
intended to be gender-neutral. As a result, benefit women and girls across a range of
projects become less effective, reducing social issues. To explore opportunities to
philanthropic impact. To learn more, invest in women and girls in Australia and
download our resources to Gender-wise overseas, visit our website at aiiw.org.au/
Philanthropy at aiiw.org.au/gender-wise projects
“Because of existing inequalities, if we fund men
and women equally, women will still be unequal”
EVE MAHLAB AO, CO-FOUNDER AND SUPPORTER, AUSTRALIANS INVESTING IN WOMEN
The case for women and girls FEBRUARY 2021
THE VALUE OF WOMEN’S By acknowledging
UNPAID LABOUR IS
the difference between
$US10 TRILLION WOMEN males and females we
or 13% of global GDP OVER 55 can raise the bar on
all philanthropy.
are the fastest
growing cohort for WILLIAM C RICHARDSON, PRESIDENT
HOMELESSNESS EMERITUS OF THE WK KELLOGG
FOUNDATION
in Australia
GLOBALLY, ONLY
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The lifetime wages of a
% of private
philanthropic 25-year-old Australian woman
funding supports with a degree will be $1.52
GENDER EQUITY AND MILLION LOWER than for an
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT equally qualified man
AROUND THE WORLD,
132M IN AUSTRALIA,
girls are
MISSING OUT
ON SCHOOL 12% OF PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION GRANTS
ARE ALLOCATED TO WOMEN AND GIRLS PROJECTS
In 2020 the World Economic Forum
28.7M
downgraded Australia’s gender equality
ranking from 15th in the world to 44th
are victims of modern
slavery: sex trafficking,
forced labour, forced
In Australia, WOMEN GLOBALLY marriage
CLOSING THE
GAP Australian
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BETWEEN
MALE AND FEMALE
in WOMEN
employment rates make up
59.5%
would boost
GDP BY 8% AUSTRALIAN
WOMEN
have experienced of university
intimate partner graduates
More than a third of violence
women sole parents
and their children
live in poverty in
ONE WOMAN
IS KILLED 27% 5%
of of CEOs
Australia EVERY 9 DAYS Federal in ASX200
by a partner Cabinet companies
DATASOURCES: HTTPS://WWW.AIIW.ORG.AU/NEWS/FAST-FACTS-THE-CASE-FOR-WOMEN-AND-GIRLS
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Many thanks to our
Philanthropic Supporters
How can you help?
• Ask the question: how will this investment
impact women and girls?
• Increase your personal investment in
women and girls
• Consider a pledge or bequest to endow an
Australian women’s fund
• Establish or join a Giving Circle
• Encourage, educate or collaborate with others
in your networks to give to women and girls
• Introduce gender inquiry into your giving, and
intentionally address gender differences in
your policies, practices and programs
• Host an event to promote the importance of
gender inquiry and inclusiveness
• Keep data on your investments in women and
girls and share your insights - reflect on how
you applied a gender lens and increased your
philanthropic impact
Pro Bono Partners
• Learn about Gender-wise Philanthropy and how
to implement it - aiiw.org.au/gender-wise
• Sign up to our mailing list at aiiw.org.au to
stay informed and inspired
We also acknowledge the support of
“Gender equality is the all the individuals that have inspired
and enabled our mission. They
unfinished business of the include Donors, Thought Leaders,
Board Members, Executive Staff
21st Century” and Volunteers. Thank you for your
commitment and generosity.
ELIZABETH BRODERICK AO,
UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN,
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE COALITION FOUNDER
info@aiiw.org.au | +61 439 975 813 | aiiw.org.au
Level 6, 126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne 3002 VIC
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