Since 2010, FFC has awarded approximately 665 grants to grassroots organizations led by women and girls. FFC is active in 16 provinces with the goal of expanding its presence to cover all 26 provinces in the coming years
Our Story
FFC was established in 2007 by Julienne Lusenge and a group of Congolese women to provide funding to Congolese women’s groups that were unable to access funding from other sources. The concept was to create a grassroots fund, bridging the gap between international donors and local women’s initiatives. The challenges faced by small or informal organizations in reaching international donors are multifaceted, including strict funding regulations and heavy reporting requirements. Additionally, factors such as insecurity, lack of infrastructure, and poor communication channels often deter donors from working with groups in marginalized areas of the country. This is where FFC steps in.
A Democratic Republic of Congo free of violence, where women and girls have rights to physical integrity and economic justice, where women participate in all levels of decision-making that affect their lives and communities
Mission
To support grassroots women’s organizations to effectively promote Congolese women’s and girls’ rights