"Funding Change and Strenthening Communities around the World" is the second of Astraea’s Giving and Activism Retreat Series for women and trans people committed to providing ongoing financial support for feminist and LGBTI social justice organizations. Participants have the opportunity to:

Dialogue with Astraea donor and grantee partners.

Analyze global political and cultural Trends.

Explore innovative organizing and grantmaking strategies.

Commit your talent, energy and resources to help strengthen global LGBTI activism.

Astraea celebrates 29 years of grantmaking and philanthropic advocacy, and the 10 year anniversary of our International Fund for Sexual Minorities. This past year Astraea gave more than $1.3 MILLION to organizations in 24 STATES in the U.S., PUERTO RICO, and 43 COUNTRIES around the globe.

ABOUT ASTRAEA:
Astraea is the world’s only lesbian-led, feminist foundation focused on both U.S. and international LGBTI human rights.

Separated by continents, language and culture, Astraea grantee partners are seizing opportunities, and laying the groundwork for women and LGBTI people to live freely and safely. From Buenos Aires to Chicago, Sarajevo to San Antonio, Astraea grantees--often in the face of hostility and grave danger--are working strategically and tirelessly to secure human rights for all LGBTI people.

Central to Astraea's core values is a Philanthropy of Inclusion. We are committed to building a diverse, informed and strategic community of donors across the economic spectrum. We partner with individuals to help facilitate and personalize their philanthropy through retreats, workshops, periodic briefings, and individualized meetings.

Astraea links activists, donors and the LGBTI global community through education and action. Together, we are transforming the social justice landscape for LGBTI people around the world.