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BOLDEREACH NEWS
June 2009 BoldeReach's 2009 beneficiary Urgent Action Fund for
Women's Human Rights announces 2008 Grantee results
In 2008, Urgent Action Fund’s Rapid Response Grantmaking Program took a
huge leap forward. The Program experienced unprecedented growth last
year with a total of 124 grants – 55% more than any previous year! They
also marked another milestone just this May – the highest number of grants
disbursed in one month: 17. It is believed this is due to a combination of
factors, both positive and negative, that began emerging in late 2007. On
the one hand, UAF’s efforts to strategically raise its visibility among potential
grantees – as well as colleagues who refer grantees – have clearly been
successful in exposing more women’s groups to UAF as a potential funder.
In 2008, they conducted electronic outreach to women activists in a
number of regions in the world including Colombia, the Occupied Territories,
Georgia, India, and Mongolia. They have also spent several years building
the capacity of the grants program, including the addition of grants and
other staff that are fluent in at least one language other than English. At
the same time, physical attacks against UAF grantees appear to be
becoming more severe and less accountable. Conflicts and their
consequences on women and their families intensify in areas such as Burma,
Philippines, Colombia, Gaza, Nicaragua and elsewhere, making the need for
Rapid Response Grants greater than ever...more - read the full report @
http://www.boldereach.org/UAFFullReport.html
May 2009 BoldeReach Facebook Page adds a Discussion Board!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=75170325944
Join discussions on important BoldeReach topics on our Facebook page.
Apr. 2009 BoldeReach Chicago interviewed by NPR
http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/Program_WV_Global.aspx
http://audio.wbez.org/wv/2009/04/wv_20090424a.mp3
Listen to the talk given by Sheila McAnanly, Chicago BoldeReach founder,
and Carolyn Schuham, Boulder BoldeReach founder. They are speaking
about Global Activism on WBEZ, the NPR affiliate in Chicago. Chicago
BoldeReach is participating in The Global Activism Expo that is co-sponsored
by the Chicago Global Donors Network on Saturday, April 4, 2009. For more
information: http://www.chicagoglobaldonors.org/index.php?p=news
BoldeReach expands the 'Reach' Model to Chicago
In the quest to expand our impact in the world and expand our mission of
supporting organizations that aid and empower women and children in
extreme need around the world, we are creating and supporting new
'Reaches'. BoldeReach is very proud to announce that we have established
our first sister chapter in Chicago. To learn how to participate with the
Chicago BoldeReach, contact: boldereach.chicago@gmail.com
Mar. 2009 BoldeReach adds a Facebook Group for our Supporters
To stay up-to-date on BoldeReach activities and events, join our group
on Facebook. BoldeReach is an open group. Anyone can join and invite
others to join.
BoldeReach partners with Momentum for
International Women's Day
In honor of International Women's Day, BoldeReach
will be hosting an informational table at Momentum,
a Pearl Street business offering a unique array of fairly
traded products. Every item Momentum carries is
crafted by the human hand, tells a story and provides employment
opportunities for artisan groups around the world. Join us at Momentum
on March 21st. Checkout their beautiful fair trade items and have 10%
of your purchases donated to BoldeReach!
Feb. 2009 BoldeReach announces plans for 2009 Around the World with
BoldeReach Gala
BoldeReach will hold our annual Gala in support of Global Education
Fund on Saturday, October 3. Join us for an entertaining and
educational evening to support GEF's Leadership Program in Kenya.
For more information or to buy tickets, contact:
Jan. 2009 BoldeReach announces the selection of 
Global Education Fund as our 2009 beneficiary.
GLOBAL EDUCATION FUND
Improving the lives of orphans and vulnerable children
around the world through education.
GEF's work is accomplished by:
- Listening to local needs on the ground to develop individualized strategies,
rather than dictate a one-size fits all approach.
- Forming partnerships with experienced and trusted community leaders,
who are at the core of success, to create sustainable, local solutions.
- Maximizing impact by providing an integrated response within a vast
network of NGOs, publishing companies, book distributors, multi-nationals
and universities.
- Monitoring existing projects on an ongoing basis. Evaluation activities are
a key part of the GEF project cycle and are evaluated using both
qualitative and quantitative measures with a focus on outcomes.
Dec. 2008 BoldeReach closes another Banner Year!
BolderReach is very pleased to announce that we
closed our 2008 fundraising year setting new records.
The 2008 BoldeReach beneficiary was:
Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Our fundraising efforts allowed us to present a check
for over $72,000 to Terry Greenblatt, Executive
Director of UAF,on Dec. 12, 2008. UAF is a global
women’s fund that exists to protect, strengthen and sustain women human
rights defenders at critical moments in time.
By intervening quickly when defenders are poised to make great gains or
face serious threats to their lives and work, UAF provides an efficient and
effective model of strategic philanthropy. Designed and led by women
activists, UAF’s core programs – Rapid Response Grantmaking and Research,
Publications & Advocacy – strengthen and inform one another. UAF focuses
their efforts in the toughest terrain: areas affected by armed conflict,
escalating violence, political volatility and extreme repression.
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