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WHO WE ARE
FUNDING CHANGE AND STREGTHENING
COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD
Astraea is the world’s only foundation solely dedicated to funding
LGBTI groups in both the U.S. and internationally. This past year
Astraea gave more than $1.9 million to organizations and individuals
in 99 cities and 39 countries around the world. From Buenos Aires to
Chicago, Freetown to San Antonio, Astraea grantees—often facing
physical danger—are working strategically and tirelessly to secure
human rights for us all.
Astraea raises funds and issues grants based on a Philanthropy of
Inclusion—our belief that all people can participate in the philanthropic
process, from giving to grantmaking. Governed by a national
board of directors, our staff is supported by an array of advisory and
grants panels, volunteers and committees. We receive support from
individual members, foundations and corporations.
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
As a feminist social justice funding institution, Astraea’s primary goal
is to support the sectors of our movement best positioned to be
engines for change, and which have the least access to mainstream
funding resources. While separated by continents, language and
culture, Astraea grantee partners are collectively transforming our
world, seizing opportunities and laying the groundwork for women
and LGBTI people to live freely and safely.
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Glo Ross, Lead Organizer, FIERCE!—New York, NY