named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Global Contributor Network
Platform connecting journalists and researchers from over 25 countries to report on women's issues in their regions
Women Across Frontiers Magazine
Global digital magazine publishing journalism and analysis on women's rights, gender issues, and social justice from contributors around the world
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Menstrual Health and Hygiene Equity 2 activities
- Distributes sanitary products and supports local production through microenterpriseDistributes re-usable sanitary pads and underwear via School Girl Packs priced at approximately $3.50 per pack, while training women to produce these pads and helping them establish small businesses for local distribution.
- Implements sexuality education and violence prevention programs for youthConducts weekly workshops using dance and mime to teach students about sexuality and reproductive health, and runs the “Don’t touch me” program that uses drama and literature to educate children on body autonomy and prevent sexual violence, contributing to a reduction in teenage pregnancies from 40 to six in one year.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Advocates for women's legal rights and bodily autonomyConducts feminist pedagogy to educate the public on abortion as a legal right and bodily autonomy, monitors the implementation of abortion laws to ensure compliance and universal access, and supports advocacy efforts such as campaigning for parliamentary office in Narok to advance legislation against female genital mutilation (FGM).
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Conducts research on global gender issues and publishes thematic reviewsProduces research-based content including published reviews in multiple issues of Women Across Frontiers Magazine from 2015 to 2016, and reports on global initiatives such as a youth video festival that amplifies the voices of girls and young women through film.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Produces and publishes a quarterly digital magazine on global women's issuesCreates and distributes a quarterly digital publication featuring original reporting, interviews, profiles, and commentary on women's rights and empowerment, written by international contributors and supported by professional photography. The magazine platform serves as a space for women's rights advocates and projects advancing gender equality.
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Support for Investigative and Independent Journalism 1 activity
- Provides capacity-building support for international journalism teamsSupports a team of international reporters, photographers, and editors by funding their work and enabling on-the-ground journalism through donor contributions, thereby strengthening global storytelling on women’s issues.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Partners with academic institutions to advance women's empowerment discourseCo-founded the CGA Women’s Initiative at the NYU Center for Global Affairs to promote discussion and education on global women's empowerment and related issues.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$716
Contributions & grants$716100%
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Total expenses$716
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balance sheet
Total assets$397
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Net assets$397
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -21.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- GABRIEL SZPIGIEL — TREASURER & DIRECTOR
- GLORIA HAGE — DIRECTOR
- KARINA MIROCHNIK — PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
- MARIA IGNACIA SIMONETTI RETAMALES — DIRECTOR
- SYLVIA MAIER — SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Children’s Fund of Malawi Partner — Collaborates with Children’s Fund of Malawi on initiatives related to re-usable sanitary pads and girls' education.
- Clinton Global Initiative Government — Karina Mirochnik volunteered for three years at the Clinton Global Initiative.
- International Women Media Foundation Funder — Provided support for reporting the story on FGM in Maasai, Kenya.
- Joanne Pilgrim Partner — Contributing writer or collaborator on coverage of youth video festival.
- Julia Gunther Partner — Collaborates with photographer Julia Gunther on the Proud Women of Africa project.
- LATFEM Partner — Collaborates with LATFEM, a network of feminist journalists, in advancing feminist journalism and advocacy.
- Margaret Crane Partner — Inventor of the first home pregnancy kit, featured in an interview highlighting women's health innovation.
- NYU Center for Global Affairs Partner — Collaborative relationship through faculty involvement and co-founding of the CGA Women’s Initiative.
- New York University Network — Faculty and board members affiliated with NYU's Center for Global Affairs.
- Ni Una Menos Partner — Collaborates with Ni Una Menos, a women's rights movement, in advancing feminist advocacy and abortion rights.
- Ni Una Menos Partner — Features founding member María Florencia Alcaraz in conversation, highlighting the organization's role in advancing feminism.
- Plan International Partner — Covered Plan International's Safer Cities program in Egypt, highlighting its work to combat sexual harassment and support girls' rights.
- Plan International Partner — Provides training and teaching aids to teachers for comprehensive sexuality education in Ecuador.
- Wala Ali Abdelbassit Zaid Partner — Sudanese activist and Fulbright scholar whose perspectives are featured in the publication.
- Women Across Frontiers, Inc Government — Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in New York, USA
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.
- Education and Awareness as a Foundation for Global Women's Rightsmethodology: education_and_awarenessBy using journalism, reporting, and reader-funded media to educate the public on global women's issues, we generate support for gender justice because informed audiences are more likely to engage, advocate, and contribute to systemic change.
- Integrated Economic and Health Empowerment via Women-Led Social Enterprisemethodology: economic-empowerment-through-women-led-enterprisesBy training women to manufacture and distribute reusable sanitary pads, we reduce menstrual-related school absenteeism and advance economic equity because linking health interventions with income-generating opportunities creates dual impact—improving both individual well-being and community resilience.
- Story-Based Advocacy to Inspire Action for Gender Justicemethodology: story-based advocacyBy amplifying firsthand stories and lived experiences of women through narrative journalism and digital storytelling, we produce greater public awareness and inspire action for gender justice because authentic narratives foster empathy, challenge dominant stereotypes, and center marginalized voices in global discourse.
- Sustained Feminist Movement Building Through Mass Participationmethodology: sustained activismBy broadening public engagement and emphasizing long-term activism, we produce enduring feminist progress because movements grounded in widespread, sustained participation are more resilient to backlash and capable of transforming cultural norms over time.
- Women's Empowerment Through Institutional and Community Engagementmethodology: women's empowerment through institutional engagementBy building volunteer and institutional partnerships and engaging communities in participatory education, we advance sustainable change because collective action and local ownership strengthen the impact and longevity of empowerment initiatives.