Our Work
PROGRAMS
ARTWorks for Kids
Arts can be life-changing for kids. ARTWorks for Kids strives to increase the private and public funding of arts organizations that transform kids' lives in Eastern Massachusetts. We promote the arts in classrooms, after-school programs, and the larger community to encourage young people to stay on track.
The Institute For Inclusive Security
The Institute for Inclusive Security, including The Women Waging Peace Network, advocates for the full participation of all stakeholders, especially women, in peace processes. Creating sustainable peace is achieved best by a diverse, citizen-driven approach. Of the many sectors of society currently excluded from peace processes, none is larger—or more critical to success—than women. Since 1999, our global network has connected more than 800 experts with over 5,000 policy shapers to collaborate on fresh, workable solutions to long-standing conflicts across the globe.
Prime Movers: Cultivating Social Capital
Prime Movers is a national program supporting leaders who engage masses of people to create a more just society. The Fund offers its resources, including financial support, policy contacts, and advocacy expertise, to strengthen these leaders and to encourage the growth of pivotal social movements.
PROJECTS
Demand Abolition
Demand Abolition supports the modern-day slavery movement by combating the demand for sex trafficking. By conducting and disseminating research, convening key stakeholders to share best practices, and educating policymakers, Demand Abolition catalyzes systemic social change to reflect the dignity of all people.
Individuals who assume the right to purchase another human being fuel the market that traffickers and pimps supply with victims. The sex trade is inherently dangerous to victims, degrading to perpetrators, and harmful to society. Until demand for commercial sex is eliminated, the sexual enslavement of children, women, and sometimes men will continue.
Increasing Philanthropy
Over the next 50 years, trillions of dollars will be inherited by the next generation of America's wealthiest families. Increasing Philanthropy encourages current and future donors to unleash their philanthropic potential. Our current focus is on Women Moving Millions, a ground-breaking initiative to raise $150 million to advance the lives of women and girls worldwide.
Inspiring Women to Political Leadership
Inspiring Women is a multi-year project combining grant making and international consultations to build a critical mass of women in positions of political leadership around the world. In August 2008, we sponsored Unconventional Women, a nonpartisan symposium with internationally-known leaders and experts intended to inspire the next generation of women to become candidates, leaders, and mentors.
For more information:
Read about the impact of the global recession on the prospects for women's leadership: "The Death of Macho," Foreign Policy, June 22, 2009.
Researcher Valerie Hudson discusses why "macho" had to go in "Good Riddance" in the Foreign Policy blog "Dispatch"
