Australians Investing in Women offers practical resources and support to help individuals and organisations to invest in philanthropic initiatives that benefit women and girls across a range of social issues, locally and internationally. Investing in women and girls has a proven multiplier effect on families, communities and economies as well as global peace and security.

Donors and supporters may assume they are donating to a program that benefits everyone, when in reality, women and girls often miss out. Applying a gender lens is simply about asking the right questions and investing with purpose to help create a fairer and more inclusive society for all.

Ziauddin Yousafzai and woman presenting to group

“Every issue facing our communities has a gender dimension. Be intentional to understand the needs and circumstances of women and girls in every cause. This small but significant change can maximise the impact of your investments in organisations and communities. Bringing women and girls into focus brings the greatest opportunity for social change.”

Julie Reilly, CEO

FAST FACTS

Globally, only 16% of private philanthropic funding supports gender equity and women’s empowerment

In Australia, about 13% of private philanthropic funding is targeted at women and girls

Around the world, 129 million girls are out of school. If every girl received 12 years of quality education, lifetime earnings could increase by $15 trillion

Only 47 per cent of data required to track global progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 on Gender Equality is currently available, rendering women and girls effectively invisible

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Monday, 15th Apr 24

RECENT EVENTS HOSTED BY AIIW

Three women at Australians Investing In Women event

A Home of One’s Own: Gender-wise housing solutions

Australians Investing In Women (AIIW), supported by MECCA M-POWER, is bringing together leading philanthropic funders, impact investors, and specialists in women’s housing to elevate the needs and circumstances of women in the response to Australia’s current housing crisis.

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