Fundusz dla Odmiany | For a Change Fund

About Fundusz dla Odmiany | For a Change Fund

For a Change Fund (Fundusz dla Odmiany) is a newly established Polish LGBT+ non-governmental organization. Founded in May 2019 by several women LGBT+ activists from Warsaw, who had previously worked with Love Does Not Exclude Association and other NGOs. During their years of activism, we recognized our privilege of having access to resources and contacts, and noticed how few LGBT+ equality initiatives happen outside of big urban centres. OUR AIMS 1. Strengthening and supporting those individuals and groups that wish to create open and accepting communities; passing on micro-grants to them, suggesting what smart LGBT+ support and alliance are, making their work easier. 2. Mobilizing allies to act and support LGBT+ people. 3. Building the community of people who work on grassroots and local levels to enhance LGBT+ equality outside of big urban centres. To increase LGBT+ people’s visibility and presence in smaller towns and villages, FCF established a mini-grant program using participatory grantmaking approach. The concept was thoroughly consulted with informal LGBT+ groups, NGOs, and activists from small towns. It is the first participatory grantmaking initiative aimed at LGBT+ people and groups in Poland – an approach aimed at building ownership, accountability, and trust. The Fund supports activists, allies, and groups in delivering projects enhancing LGBT+ equality and fostering dialogues in their localities. The grantees bring their expertise and knowledge of local structures and community dynamics, and decide themselves what projects would be most suitable, feasible, and needed in their community. Some indicative examples include: educating local community and wider public; legal, psychological, and social support; advocacy and legal actions; visibility campaigns; leadership, group, and community development.

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