Urgent Action Sister Funds is a groundbreaking global network of feminist funds that provides rapid-response grants to women, trans, and non-binary human rights defenders under threat, with a mission to sustain and amplify the activism of grassroots movements confronting injustice and inequality. Widely recognized for its agile and impactful model, the organization has earned a strong reputation in the philanthropic and human rights communities for its unwavering commitment to intersectional feminist values and social justice.

The Sister Funds—comprising Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights (U.S.), Urgent Action Fund–Africa, Urgent Action Fund–Latin America and the Caribbean, and Urgent Action Fund–Asia and Pacific—work collaboratively while remaining regionally rooted, ensuring culturally relevant and context-specific support. Their work culture emphasizes solidarity, care, inclusivity, and feminist leadership, creating a supportive and empowering environment for staff across the globe. The Funds offer diverse employment opportunities, often with flexible and remote-friendly arrangements that respect work-life balance and personal well-being.

Since their inception in the late 1990s, the Sister Funds have evolved into a vital resource for frontline activists, distributing thousands of grants in over 110 countries. Their innovative grantmaking model is designed to be fast, flexible, and responsive, enabling activists to receive funding within days, and their collaborative structure exemplifies a decentralized and trust-based philanthropic approach. With a far-reaching presence and strategic partnerships, the Sister Funds embody values of justice, care, trust, and resilience, and they extend their impact beyond grantmaking by engaging in advocacy, knowledge-sharing, and movement-building efforts.

Deeply rooted in accountability and responsibility to the communities they serve, they exemplify social responsibility in both practice and principle. For more information, visit www.urgentactionsisterfunds.org.