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About Us
Red Umbrella Fund is the first and only global fund dedicated to supporting the rights of sex workers.
It was established in 2012 to respond to the lack of funding available for sex workers’ rights organising. In line with its core values of autonomy and ownership, Red Umbrella Fund is a sex worker-led, participatory fund.

RED UMBRELLA FUND LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
RED UMBRELLA FUND LEADERSHIP TRANSITION 1 September 2023 Dear Community Members, Partners and Allies, In July 2020 we wrote to…
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Application Q & A – 2023
Red Umbrella Fund Secretariat will be available to answer questions about the application process: ☂️ English & Russian/РУССКИЙ (live translation…
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2023 Call for Grant Applications is Now OPEN!
Our 2023 Call for Grant Applications is Now OPEN! Sex worker-led organisations and networks from anywhere in the world are…
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Our 2023 Call for Applications will be open 16 June to 28 July!
Our 2023 Call for Applications will be open 16 June through 28 July 2023! In the coming weeks we will…
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Programme Advisory Committee Members 2023 Recruitment
About Red Umbrella Fund Red Umbrella Fund is the first and only global fund by and for sex workers. We…
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Call for Feedback from Sex Workers, Funders & Allies
Survey: Red Umbrella Fund eligibility criteria and grantmaking priorities Every year, Red Umbrella Fund publishes a call for applications. Consequently,…
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International Steering Commitee Members 2022 Recruitment
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS To join the International Steering Committee (ISC)of Red Umbrella Fund! How can you apply? E-mail the completed…
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2022 Call for Grant Applications is Now OPEN!
Our 2022 Call for Grant Applications is Now OPEN! Sex worker-led organisations and networks from anywhere in the world are…
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Application Q & A – 2022
Red Umbrella Fund Secretariat will be available to answer questions about the application process: Français (avec Paul-Gilbert) : 20 Juin…
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Our 2022 Call for Applications will be open 17 June to 24 July!
Our 2022 Call for Applications will be open 17 June through 24 July 2022! In the coming weeks we will…
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Programme Advisory Committee Members 2022 Recruitment
Update: The 2022 ISC has approved the stipend schedule for the 2022 PAC meeting. All PAC members will be compensated…
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Red Umbrella Fund is Pleased to Introduce Stella Kawira
Red Umbrella Fund (RUF) is pleased to welcome Stella Kawira as Programme Associate!Stella has a wealth of experience working with…
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International Steering Commitee Members 2021 Recruitment
Red Umbrella Fund is the first-ever global grantmaking collaborative guided by and for sex workers. Red Umbrella Fund is guided…
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Reminder of our 2021 call for applications!
Dear sex worker led organizations, herewith a reminder that our 2021 call for applications is still open until the 1st…
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Call for Grant Applications is Now OPEN!
Our 2021 Call for Grant Applications is Now OPEN! Sex worker-led organisations and networks from anywhere in the world are…
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Programme Advisory Committee Members Recruitment
Red Umbrella Fund is the first-ever global grantmaking collaborative guided by and for sex workers. Red Umbrella Fund is guided…
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17 December: International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers – Red Umbrella Fund commemorates and looks ahead!
International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers Red Umbrella Fund commemorates and look ahead The International Day to End…
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Red Umbrella Fund 2020-2025 Strategic Plan
Today is International Sex Worker Pride Day which began in 2019, and is an opportunity to celebrate and share stories…
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Red Umbrella Fund Welcomes a New Coordinator
30 July 2020 Dear Community Members, Partners and Allies, The International Steering Committee of the Red Umbrella Fund (RUF) is…
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Our 2020 Call for Grant Applications is Now OPEN!
Our 2020 Call for Grant Applications is Now OPEN! Sex worker-led organisations and networks from anywhere in the world are…
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Solidarity Message from Red Umbrella Fund Secretariat
Solidarity is not an act of charity, but mutual aid between forces fighting for the same objective. – Samora Machel…
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