NON-PARTISAN. NEVER NEUTRAL.
We are reimagining power,
not asking for permission.
We fund, protect, and connect the women rebuilding politics across the Global South.
Since launching in September 2024, the Colmena Fund has deployed $4M across nearly 20 countries and regional and global initiatives spanning Africa, Asia including West Asia and Latin America to build the power of women from diverse communities in political spaces.
No gatekeepers. No fine print.
The hive & the honey
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When diverse women lead,
thriving societies are truly possible.
We back the visionaries the system tries to push out: racialized women, Indigenous communities, people with disabilities, queer and gender-diverse trailblazers.
This is not about tokenism,These leaders are building real change from the ground up to create fair policies, inclusive economies, a livable planet, and lasting peace for everyone.
Inequality is a feature,
Not a bug.
Women are proven, effective leaders, yet for too many, the doors to elected office remain locked. In 2025:
%
parliamentary seats worldwide were held by women
%
government ministers were women
%
heads of state were women (just 18 of 151)
%
countries had a woman head of government
At this rate, the UN warns that true gender equality is still 130 years away.
Three moves. No fine print.
We support partners rooted in social movements who are deeply committed to human rights and democracy, who are deeply committed to human rights, democracy, and to strengthening their ecosystems so that their movement lasts.
Fund
We deliver resources directly, flexibly, and fast to the women already doing the work.
Protect
We safeguard our community of leaders by providing support and expertise to build the mental health, legal, and security infrastructure they need.
Connect
We build resilient networks so no one has to lead alone.
Our hive’s impact, in numbers.
In 2025, we grew our support for women’s political power:
33
1,400+
people stepped into leadership
100+
individuals announced they were running for office
7
new political networks built
17
partner organizations committed
THE HIVE & THE HONEY
Meet the champions.
We back the council members, organizers, candidates and movement-builders redefining power across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, and North Africa. Together, we are reimagining a world where equality, dignity, and democracy are a lived reality.
The Colmena crew.
Colmena means hive in Spanish. Our team keeps it buzzing — moving resources, holding the line, and standing behind every champion in our network.
“It’s not just about getting women into leadership; it’s about ensuring they have the protection and support to thrive.”
– Ms. Latanya Mapp, President and CEO, RPA.
We are not waiting for permission to build a fairer future. We fund it, protect it, and speak up for it.
Ways in
Step into politics
Want to run, organize or lead? Start here.
Feed the hive
Send resources directly to the women rewriting power.
Find your people
Join a network of leaders who have your back,
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