UNFCU Foundation
United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) launched the UNFCU Foundation in February 2015, with the purpose of funding projects that reduce poverty through education and healthcare, especially among women and children in developing countries, the Washington, DC-area, and New York City.
The UNFCU Foundation, a New York based 501(c)(3) organization, supports initiatives that:
- Work to eradicate poverty and hunger
- Empower women and youth by offering them opportunities for self-development and economic advancement
- Promote well-being and provide access to healthcare for women and their families
- Provide disaster relief
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05-01-23
UNFCU Foundation Opens 2024 Grant Window for Organizations Championing Sustainable Development for Women and Youth
The UNFCU Foundation announced that it is now accepting grant applications for funding support in 2024. Applicants may submit funding requests up to $50,000.
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03-01-23
UNFCU Foundation Announces Its 2023 Grant Partners
UNFCU Foundation announced the 19 grantees it will be funding this year. The projects sustain pathways out of poverty for women and youth through access to health care, livelihood training, and education across three continents.
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12-15-22
Melissa Kilby Receives UNFCU Foundation's 2022 Women's Empowerment Award for Leading Global Advocacy Movement Girl Up
UNFCU Foundation recently honored Melissa Kilby, executive director of Girl Up, with its 2022 Women’s Empowerment Award.
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11-17-22
UNFCU Foundation Virtual Gala/Women’s Empowerment Award
Join us for our annual gala! Celebrate our grant partners and learn about the impact they made in 2022, as well as what's ahead.
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04-12-22
UNFCU Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for 2023 Support
The UNFCU Foundation announced opening its 2023 grant application period for funding requests up to $50,000.
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02-15-22
UNFCU Foundation Names 2022 Grant Recipients Expands Support to 19 Resilient Partners Empowering Women and Youth
UNFCU Foundation today announced that 19 organizations are the recipients of its 2022 grants.
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12-22-21
UNFCU Foundation Honors Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka With Its 2021 Women's Empowerment Award
UNFCU Foundation recently presented its 2021 Women's Empowerment Award for Lifetime Achievement to Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka, a human rights champion.
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05-24-21
UNFCU Foundation Accepting Grant Applications in June 2021 for 2022 Support
The UNFCU Foundation today announced that it is accepting grant applications until 30 June 2021 for funding requests up to $50,000. Eligible causes must align with the US-based non-profit’s mission to sustain paths out of poverty for women and youth.
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01-21-21
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2021 Grant Recipients
UNFCU Foundation today named eight organizations the recipients of its 2021 grants. Each positively changed the trajectories of marginalized communities in Africa and the United States in 2020.
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12-16-20
UNFCU Foundation Names Stephanie Wright of Together We Bake 2020 Women's Empowerment Award Recipient
UNFCU Foundation announced that Stephanie Wright, co-founder of Together We Bake, is the recipient of its 2020 Women’s Empowerment Award.
