Since May 1, 2008, Nicky McIntyre serves as the new Executive Director of Mama Cash.

Nicky: 'I am honored to have been chosen to lead Mama Cash as we continue to bring enthusiasm, determination and increasing sophistication to the task of mobilizing resources for courageous women's organisations and funds around the world.'

Announcement of the board of directors >>

Personal message from Nicky McIntyre >>  

Mama Cash invests in taboo breaking initiatives of women across the world. Interested to learn more about the work of these courageous women? Six powerful examples:

• China > Young Chinese lesbians found a network. Read more >>
• Iraqi Kurdistan > Kurdish girls are empowered. Read more >>
• Cameroon > Women take their lives and rights in their own hands. Read more >>
• Mexico > Critical women keep an eye on the government’s spending. Read more >>
• the Netherlands > War victims leave their traumas behind. Read more >>
• Poland > Youths receive education about sexuality. Read more >>

Mama Cash frequently receives news and updates from the women's groups we are supporting.

Read about their groundbreaking initiatives and the challenges they face.

• Ecuador > Legal and safe abortion campaign >> 
• Pakistan > Taliban sends women 'Back to the caves' >>
• Chili > First ever lesbian magazine >>

Women's groups and local women's funds from all over the world can apply for a grant from Mama Cash.

Please check out our grantmaking policy, procedure and criteria.

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