"My mom was 14 when she married. She encouraged me to pursue my goals and fight for what I wanted" Monika, 20, is defying #gender norms in #Nepal and making her presence felt not only on the pitch, but in the lives of other #girls and #women. Learn more: bit.ly/4dJZK1W

Join our Team🚨 Are you a marketing communications professional passionate about the potential of children and young people? We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our global Marketing and Communications Team. 📲 Learn more and apply by September 6: bit.ly/3X6SmI2

GFC's Co-CEO, John Hecklinger, shared with Philanthropy News Digest, how #grassroots leaders use creative solutions to engage #children who might not be willing or able to access traditional mental health services. Learn more: bit.ly/45Gg6Uh

“Our final message to young people is not to wait for the ‘perfect’ moment – start taking action today!” To inspire #youth to become #activists, we spoke with four members of GFC's Youth Leadership Council about their experiences. Read more here: bit.ly/43YgxID

To protect #children from gender-based violence and sexual abuse in India, GFC partner Enfold has adopted a unique approach: taking personal safety, sexuality, and child rights #education to classrooms. 🔗 Learn more about their work: bit.ly/3K4rPTM

For the second episode of 'Oni On-Air,' we were joined by guest speaker Chidinma Adibeli, a member of GFC's YLC, to explore the role of #education in addressing gender-based violence. 📲 Missed the episode? You can watch it here: bit.ly/47yeVIm

A new survey from one of our #education focused initiatives, highlights the ways in which our partners are facilitating meaningful child participation. Our partners believe in the importance of involving #children not just symbolically, but meaningfully. bit.ly/466JwN2

Are you a marketing communications professional passionate about the potential of #children and #young people? Global Fund for Children is looking for a Senior Manager to join our global Marketing and Communications Team in an exciting new role. Apply: bit.ly/3X6SmI2

To address the root causes of problems facing #children and #youth, GFC community-based partners in the ARC initiative are #learning how to listen to each other, themselves, and their communities. bit.ly/3xaxjKj

“Making our dreams a reality.” GFC’s #RECARGA initiative, supports post-pandemic #educational recovery across #Guatemala and #Honduras. For many of these children, this initiative is life-changing. Learn more: bit.ly/45q7T6B

Leni, an #activist with GFC partner ODA, Otros Dreams en Acción, shares her powerful story and insights on the ongoing US-Mexico border. Learn how Leni and many other GFC community-based partners in Latin America are responding to the #migration crisis: bit.ly/48lafWf

“I and a group of other children from my village would travel for three hours to get to school. We’d climb and trek across rocky terrain under the hot sun." Learn how #children in #Nepal are gaining access to quality #education. 🔗: bit.ly/3T6bPa7

"#Young people are ready to change the world. They just need support and to be believed in." GFC's Change Champions have identified priorities to help #philanthropy put communities first. Get to know them and join their calls for change in philanthropy: bit.ly/3Ouvm10

Traditional funding models hinder #grassroots organisations' ability to drive change. With insights from grassroots leaders around the world, the 'Trust in Action' report by Global Fund for Children provides solutions based on trust & #FlexibleFunding models: ow.ly/vWI450ScPtJ

“It’s nice to be able to get up and go to work and feel like you’re making a difference in the world.” #Children and #young people speak with GFC's Co-CEO, John Hecklinger, to learn more about GFC’s work and how we support grassroots leaders. 🎥: bit.ly/3vQggsU

When #young people have access to the right resources and platforms, they can achieve anything. With this video, travel to #Liberia and learn more about the #WestAfrica Adolescent Girls Summit. The event was designed and led by youth for youth. 🎥 : bit.ly/3qw6rkl

Interested in becoming a GFC partner? 🧐 At the core of our model are partnerships with dynamic organizations that are improving the lives of #children and #youth in the ♥️ of their own communities. 🔗 : bit.ly/3zt5Jp1

We’ve got an exciting list of GFC approved books. Literature that sheds light on the fight against #gender-based violence. These books offer profound stories that challenge, educate, foster understanding, and inspire action. 📚 Check them out here: bit.ly/4agu4zD

"My name is Dang Thanh Huong, a Southeast Asia #SparkFund Panelist from #Vietnam." In early 2023, GFC launched a Spark Fund round to support youth-led #climate action in SouthEast #Asia. Dang Thanh Huong shares her key learnings as a Spark Fund panelist. bit.ly/3MeCq08

🌍 Check out the Global Fund for Children's evolving resource map for funders supporting locally-led development! #ToolsAndTrends #Philanthropy #LocallyLed #Transparency 🔗 coggle.it/diagram/XWArb9…