Pundi Perempuan is the first women’s trust fund in Indonesia that focuses on responding to cases of violence against women in Indonesia. Initiated in 2001 by the National Commission for Women, Pundi Perempuan has been managed in collaboration with IKa since 2003. Pundi Perempuan’s funding model is based on empowerment, in line with the values of social change.
Pundi Perempuan manages public resources supporting Women’s Crisis Centers (WCC) that help women and children who are the victims of violence, women’s human rights defenders and other community organizations for women in Indonesia. Pundi Perempuan public fundraising activities include the proceeds from Give Back Sales, the Fight Back Run, direct donations as well as via the www.kitabisa.com, crown-funding site.
Between 2003 -2023, Pundi Perempuan has distributed resources to:
- 173 Service Provider Organization (WCC)
- 3 groups of women victims of violence
- 5 women human rights defenders (WHRD)
- 4 funds to support the women economic
Pundi Perempuan has also supported:
- 2.481 women victims of violence
Access to Pundi Perempuan Grants
Every year IKa and the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) allocate grants by opening a call for proposals via the IKa website and social media, inviting organizations and communities to submit a grant proposal to Pundi Perempuan. IKa and Komnas Perempuan will undertake the selection process and the results of the call for proposals then published on IKa’s website and social media.
Criteria for receipt o Pundi Perempuan grants include civil society communities/organizations that provide services for women who are the victims of violence and that manage a minimum of 5 cases per month, are not in receipt of operational support from the government or other donor organizations, and implement a working system that guarantees accountability.