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Filia Frauenstiftung
Hamburg, DEImpact-drivenFoundationSocial ImpactHuman Rights
Impact3Sustainability Goals
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About Filia Frauenstiftung
Filia Frauenstiftung is Germany's largest feminist community foundation, dedicated globally to empowering women, girls, and LBTIQ+ individuals. Operating under the principle of "Change – not Charity," the foundation supports organizations in Germany, Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia, strengthening their rights and self-determination. A core aspect is participatory foundation management, integrating activist perspectives into funding decisions. The foundation also engages in feminist and development policy discussions and pursues a sustainable investment strategy. Its headquarters are in Hamburg.
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Sustainability Goals
Gender Equality
Rights and Self-Determination for Women, Girls, and LBTIQ+ Individuals
The organization globally empowers feminist initiatives and groups advocating for the rights and self-determination of women, girls, and LBTIQ+ individuals.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing Systemic Inequalities for Marginalized Groups
filia supports organizations dedicated to reducing gender and sexual identity-based inequalities, amplifying the voices of marginalized groups.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Strengthening Rights of Marginalized Groups through Advocacy
The organization funds groups advocating for their rights and self-determination, thereby contributing to justice and more inclusive institutions.
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Q1What is Filia Frauenstiftung's core mission?
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Filia Frauenstiftung is Germany's largest feminist community foundation, dedicated to empowering women, girls, and LBTIQ+ individuals globally. It operates on the principle of "Change – not Charity" to support organizations run by and for these groups, fostering their rights and self-determination.
Q2In which geographical regions is Filia Frauenstiftung active?
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The foundation focuses its work on Germany, Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia. In these regions, it strengthens local organizations advocating for the rights and self-determination of its target groups and driving structural change.
Q3What unique approach does Filia Frauenstiftung take in its funding allocation?
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Filia Frauenstiftung employs participatory foundation management, integrating activist perspectives into funding decisions through its "Recommendation Committee." This approach is particularly applied to projects in Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia, ensuring needs-based support.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Filia Frauenstiftung contribute to?
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The foundation primarily contributes to SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Secondarily, it also supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) to promote comprehensive social change.
Q5Where is Filia Frauenstiftung headquartered?
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Filia Frauenstiftung's headquarters are located in Hamburg, Germany. From there, the foundation coordinates its global activities, partnerships, and the implementation of its funding programs.
Q6Does Filia Frauenstiftung pursue a sustainable investment strategy?
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Yes, the foundation places great importance on sustainable financial practices. This is implemented through its "Sustainable Investment Strategy," which considers ecological and social criteria to ensure long-term effective funding.
