Moonshot Episode 2
Moonshot dives into the creation of one of the most ambitious feminist funds in the world. Across three episodes, we uncover the bold vision, relentless challenges, and groundbreaking collaborations that shaped the Equality Fund.
Moonshot: Making the Equality Fund is a story of bold bets and breakthrough moments. It charts how an idea to activate $1 billion for global gender equality became reality. This 3-part series dives into the highs and lows of building the Equality Fund, with lessons on overcoming pushback, transforming the financial ecosystem and forging unlikely partnerships between government, philanthropy, and the private sector. A must-listen for those shaping change.
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Episode 2: The Winning Bid
In our second episode, we explore the Equality Fund’s groundbreaking investment model, merging investment with activism to fuel feminist movements. Jess Tomlin and guests Manisha Mehta, Rajasvini Bhansali, Keely Tongate, and Mebrat Beyene discuss the challenges of scaling resources and the risks of funder strings. From the bid process to the final decision at Women Deliver 2019, we examine how shifting capital and power can drive lasting change for rights-based movements.
- Recommended reading
Gender Lens Investing is the Future of Sustainable Finance. So How Can You Lead the Change? - How your investments can build a better world
- Let’s Talk About Feminists and Investing
- Focused on the North Star: Our Investment Theory of Change
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Learn more about the voices of Moonshot. Read our host and guest biographies here.
With special thanks to
Artwork – Kamo Frank – @kamofrank_
Producer – Katie Jensen, vocalfrystudios.com
Equality Fund Team – Amina Doherty, Tatiana Buba, Sarah Matsushita, Catherine Hodgson, Nicole Fischer, and Joe Voeller