irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $911KConvenings for Change - The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026): Looking ahead, Women Deliver is preparing to host the Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia from 27-30 April 2026. WD2026 will build on the successes and lessons of WD2023 and reflect our deepened commitment to equity, accessibility, and feminist co-leadership. WD2026 will be our most intersectional and accessible convening yet - designed to bring together diverse actors across movements, sectors, and regions to co-create solutions that drive gender equality forward. The Conference will prioritize meaningful engagement with historically marginalized communities, including youth, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and people with disabilities, ensuring that their lived experiences and leadership are at the center of dialogue and decision-making. In line with our mission to elevate feminist leadership and shift power to those closest to the issues, WD2026 will be developed in co-creation with regional and global partners through a participatory process grounded in shared values and local realities. We are investing in hybrid programming, multilingual access, comprehensive safeguarding measures, and regional consultations to ensure that WD2026 drives long-term impact. The Conference will serve as a global platform to accelerate progress on SRHR, climate justice, feminist financing, and other critical priorities, and will create space for advocates to connect, mobilize, and influence policies and investments that shape the future of gender equality. Through WD2026, Women Deliver is reaffirming its role as a convener, connector, and catalyst for collective action.
- #2 $886KYouth Engagement - Meaningful Youth Engagement and Youth Leaders Progam: Gender advocacy and collective action must center adolescent girls and youth, especially those with marginalized identities, as designers, experts, and leaders, alongside traditional decision-makers and powerholders, in all gender equality advocacy spaces. The Emerging Leaders for Change Program builds on more than a decade of impact through the Women Deliver Young Leaders Program, focusing on youth-led advocacy in East Africa. This new initiative supports young advocates aged 15-29 in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda who are driving change across issues like SRHR, climate justice, education, and economic empowerment. The program connects them with training, mentorship, and regional peer-to-peer learning opportunities while equipping them to influence policy, mobilize communities, and shape feminist agendas locally and globally. Through this cohort-based model, Women Deliver is investing in the next generation of changemakers who are reimagining and reshaping the future of gender equality in their regions.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adolescent Girls Era Campaign
Coalition of 47 organizations supporting girls’ participation in advocacy spaces and building on the Girls Manifesto to advance adolescent girls' rights.
Emerging Leaders for Change Program
Youth-led advocacy initiative supporting young advocates aged 15–29 in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda on issues including SRHR, climate justice, education, and economic empowerment.
Feminist Health Systems Charter
Initiative promoting decolonized, systems-based approaches to health service delivery, emphasizing partnership and human rights in health.
Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality
Global commitment to rebalance power, resources, and accountability toward feminist movements and civil society, launched at WD2026 and endorsed by multiple countries and institutions.
Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026)
Global convening in Melbourne, Australia to co-create solutions for gender equality, prioritizing engagement with marginalized communities including youth, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and people with disabilities.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
-
SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 2 activities
- Develop and activate the Melbourne Declaration for Gender EqualityCo-created and launched the Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality as a living, global commitment to advance bodily autonomy and gender equality, integrating it into advocacy, funding decisions, and global strategies through collaboration with over 900 participants from all world regions.
- Launch and promote the Adolescent Girls Era CampaignCo-led the Adolescent Girls Era Campaign with 47 partner organizations to strengthen adolescent girls’ participation in advocacy, including at international forums, amplifying their voices and leadership in global gender equality efforts.
-
-
Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advance gender equality through thematic advocacyDrives global advocacy focused on four interconnected themes: shifting power to adolescent girls, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) within global health, addressing the climate crisis, and upholding human rights as foundational to gender equality.
-
-
Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Build and sustain coalitions for gender equalityLeads and strengthens strategic coalitions and alliances, centering leadership from the majority world and young advocates, to advance gender equality and implement the priorities of the Melbourne Declaration through cross-movement solidarity and long-term partnerships.
-
-
General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund external programs and organizations advancing gender equalityAwarded grants totaling $36,626 between 2023 and 2024 to support external programs and organizations, including funding related to the Women Deliver 2023 Global Conference and other gender equality initiatives.
-
-
Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Implement organizational policies to uphold ethical standardsEnforces a suite of organizational policies including Child and Young Person Safeguarding, Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment, zero-tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Anti-Retaliation and Whistleblower Protection, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption, and Donor Engagement policies aligned with feminist philanthropy and human dignity principles.
-
-
Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Support young advocates through leadership programsImplements youth leadership initiatives, including the Emerging Leaders for Change Program, which provides training, mentorship, and peer learning to young advocates aged 15–29 in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights, climate justice, education, and economic empowerment.
-
-
Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocate for Indigenous rights and self-determinationLaunched a global statement led by First Nations and Indigenous girls, women, gender-diverse, and intersex people to affirm Indigenous sovereignty, protect rights, end violence and criminalization, recognize Indigenous governance, and advance climate and economic justice, cultural preservation, and investment in Indigenous women-led solutions.
- Organize global convenings to advance gender equality and bodily autonomyPlans and hosts large-scale international conferences, including the Women Deliver Conferences, to foster collective action, agenda-setting, and advocacy for gender equality and the bodily autonomy of girls, women, and gender-diverse people. The 2023 conference engaged over 6,000 in-person and 10,000 online participants, and the 2026 conference is scheduled for April 27–30 in Melbourne, Australia.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.75M
Contributions & grants$1.74M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$4.65M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$2.80M
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.26M
Cash$2.28M
Investments$0
Liabilities$203K
Net assets$3.06M
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -89.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALIHA KHAN | President & CEO | 35 | $378K |
| Kimberley Lufkin | Director, Communications | 35 | $189K |
| Fauzia Dawood | Director, External Relations | 35 | $184K |
| Julia Fan | Sr. Manager, Youth Engagement | 35 | $156K |
| Eleanor Blomstrom | Sr. Manager, Policy & advocacy | 35 | $155K |
| Nicholas Maistros | Sr. Manager, Finance and Admin | 35 | $154K |
board members · 9
- DAKSHITHA WICKREMARATHNE — BOARD MEMBER
- DR CARMEN BARROSO — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGIANA EPURE — BOARD MEMBER
- HELEN CLARK — BOARD MEMBER
- NORHAN BADER — BOARD MEMBER
- PHUMZILE MLAMBO-NGCUKA — CHAIR
- SIVANANTHI THANENTHIRAN — BOARD MEMBER
- TULIKA SRIVASTAVA — VICE CHAIR
- WALLACE D'SOUZA — TREASURER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Alliance for Feminist Movements Partner — Partner in launching the "Accelerate Together" initiative to mobilize funding for grassroots feminist movements.
- Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Government — Government partner that announced renewed funding for women’s rights organizations, aligning with Women Deliver’s agenda at WD2026.
- Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) Funder — Committed funding to end child marriage, aligning with Women Deliver’s advocacy priorities.
- Dr. Maliha Khan Government — President and CEO of Women Deliver Inc
- Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Funder — Funder supporting the Leading from the South partnership through multi-year financial commitments.
- First Nations and Indigenous girls, women, gender-diverse, and intersex people Partner — Co-leads the development and launch of the First Nations, Indigenous Women’s Statement
- Fondation CHANEL Funder — Funder supporting Women Deliver initiatives, including through a coalition of Australian philanthropies and the Leading from the South partnership.
- Gates Foundation Funder — Announced investments in adolescent girls, including through partnerships with organizations highlighted at WD2026.
- Gender Funders CoLab Partner — Partner in the "Accelerate Together" initiative to increase funding for women-led movements.
- Girl Effect Partner — Collaborating on initiatives related to adolescent girls, including through funding commitments announced at WD2026.
- Global Majority Partner — Centers the leadership of the Global Majority in shaping gender equality strategies and global agendas.
- Inter-Agency Standing Committee Government — Commits to the IASC Core Principles relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
- Mama Cash Partner — Partner in global coalition efforts to support grassroots, women-led movements, including through the "Accelerate Together" initiative.
- Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality Coalition — Co-creator and implementing partner of the Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality, uniting global actors around a shared vision for bodily autonomy.
- Minderoo Foundation Funder — Member of a coalition of Australian philanthropies committing funding to support gender equality initiatives in partnership with Women Deliver.
- Prospera International Partner — Partner in the "Accelerate Together" initiative to support grassroots, women-led movements.
- United Nations Government — Aligns with the UN Secretary General’s Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
- Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation Government — Launched the Melbourne Declaration on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people and respected their decision to preserve "Narrm" for their own use.
- likeminded organizations Partner — Convenes likeminded organizations to advance adolescent girls' health and rights.
- regional and global partners Partner — Co-creating the Women Deliver 2026 Conference through a participatory process grounded in shared values and local realities.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Bodily Autonomy as Foundational to Gender Equalitymethodology: bodily-autonomy-as-foundationBy centering bodily autonomy as a prerequisite for gender equality, Women Deliver enables girls, women, and gender-diverse people to exercise fundamental rights over their bodies, sexuality, and health, which in turn strengthens broader movements for justice and self-determination.
- Centering Leadership from the Global Majority and Marginalized Groupsmethodology: centering_majority_world_leadershipBy intentionally centering leadership of advocates from the majority world, Indigenous peoples, youth, and other historically marginalized communities, Women Deliver advances more authentic and effective advocacy because solutions emerge from those most impacted by systemic inequities.
- Intersectional and Lived Experience-Based Advocacymethodology: intersectional-advocacyBy grounding advocacy in the lived experiences of girls, women, and gender-diverse people and applying an intersectional lens, Women Deliver ensures that strategies address overlapping systems of oppression such as race, class, age, and gender, leading to more inclusive and transformative outcomes.
- Power-Shifting to Affected Communitiesmethodology: power-shiftingBy shifting power, resources, and accountability to feminist movements and communities most affected by gender inequality, Women Deliver produces more sustainable and legitimate change because decision-making authority is placed in the hands of those with lived experience and collective agency.
- Trust-Based and Participatory Partnership Modelmethodology: trust-based_philanthropyBy using trust-based philanthropy and participatory co-creation with global and regional partners, Women Deliver fosters mutual respect, transparency, and locally rooted strategies, increasing ownership and effectiveness of advocacy initiatives.