About VGIF

Who We Are

Our Mission Our Challenge Board of Directors VGIF Structure VGIF and the United Nations

Information

Our History Who Was Virginia Gildersleeve? How the Fund Works

Get Involved

Become a Member Be a VGIF Volunteer

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2010 VGIF Annual Report 2009 Annual Report 2008 VGIF Annual Report 2007

Mission

The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund provides small grants for grassroots projects that empower women and girls in developing countries.

Fullfilling Our Mission

Over 40 years supporting women in developing countries with:
• Community development
• Health and nutritional support
• Literacy and leadership training
• Educational seminars and workshops
• Human rights education

More than 400 successful projects in over 70 countries.
All of our projects are listed in the Project Grants Library.
Some projects can be viewed in more detail in the Featured Projects section.



India	Pakistan	Bangladesh