Gender Equity Initiative

Rise Up and Cummins Inc. have launched a $6 million partnership to advance social justice and improve education, equity and opportunity for girls and women in Nigeria, Mexico, India, South Africa, Kenya, Brazil, and the United States. Rise Up is building a global movement of visionary social entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing gender equity. We invest in these leaders to strengthen their organizations, lead change in their communities, and advance national-level impact through improved laws, programs, and funding for women and girls. Our Gender Equity Initiative empowers leaders to expand their impact by providing the training, funding, and resources they need to achieve large scale change at local and national levels through four core strategies: Advocacy and Leadership Accelerator, Social Justice Fund, Girls’ Voices Initiative, and Girls’ and Women's Voices Amplifier.