The Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership is a global funding initiative that supports women’s rights organisations and feminist groups working to advance gender equality.
The partnership focuses on strengthening the capacity of these organisations to advocate for women’s rights, promote social justice and sustain feminist movements worldwide.
Priority areas
At its core, the initiative aims to support a learning agenda that enhances the effectiveness and reach of the Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) programme.
The programme prioritises the promotion of human rights and gender equality—especially in crisis and conflict-affected settings—by creating spaces for peer-to-peer learning, knowledge exchange and capacity building among women’s rights organisations.
Funding support
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) will provide up to CAD 1.2 million to fund the Global Learning Hub project over a four-year period.
The funding will support activities such as:
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Hosting a global convening for women’s rights organizations
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Knowledge translation and dissemination
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Capacity strengthening and leadership development
In addition, regional learning hubs will receive the following allocations:
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Latin America and the Caribbean: CAD 750,000
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West and Central Africa: CAD 600,000
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East and Southern Africa: CAD 950,000
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Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe: CAD 500,000
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include:
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Women’s rights and feminist organisations primarily governed and led in the Global South
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Consortia of organisations with a strong track record in supporting women’s rights and feminist movements
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Organisations experienced in adult and peer-to-peer learning facilitation
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Institutions with expertise in feminist monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL) practices
Application guidelines
Interested organisations are required to submit a detailed proposal outlining their experience, expertise, and approach to advancing women’s rights and feminist causes.
Proposals should clearly state the organisation’s:
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Vision, goals and objectives
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Planned activities and implementation strategy
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Comprehensive budget and work plan
All applications must be submitted online by the specified deadline.
Selection criteria
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts based on:
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The quality and clarity of the proposal
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The organisation’s relevant experience and leadership
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The projected impact and sustainability of the proposed project
Application deadline
The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2025.
Interested applicants can visit the Global Affairs Canada website for full application details.
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