NEW YORK: Eight groups across the country had been awarded investment from the New York Women's Foundation for their efforts to battle sexual violence.
The groups in this first spherical of investment had been selected in session with #MeToo founder Tarana Burke. They are fascinated about underserved communities reminiscent of those of colour, immigrant communities and LGBTQ folks.
The cash - $840,000 - comes from the "Fund for the MeToo Movement and Allies," arrange through The New York Women's Foundation earlier this yr. The workforce equipped an preliminary $1 million for a fund to strengthen Burke and the motion she based 12 years ago, together with other an identical organizations, with a objective of elevating $5 million a yr.
The groups in this first spherical of investment had been selected in session with #MeToo founder Tarana Burke. They are fascinated about underserved communities reminiscent of those of colour, immigrant communities and LGBTQ folks.
The cash - $840,000 - comes from the "Fund for the MeToo Movement and Allies," arrange through The New York Women's Foundation earlier this yr. The workforce equipped an preliminary $1 million for a fund to strengthen Burke and the motion she based 12 years ago, together with other an identical organizations, with a objective of elevating $5 million a yr.
Groups fighting sexual violence awarded #MeToo funding
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