S1E4 Ethical Funding in VAW prevention and response

The Sexual Violence Research Podcast

Very little funding is dedicated to understanding what works to prevent violence against women and how to strengthen responses for survivors. And when research is funded, it’s often fragmented, project based, and short term. In order to address these issues, the SVRI has developed guidance on ethical funding - funding that is equitable, and gives everyone the opportunity to have their voices heard. In this episode learn about the four key principles of ethical funding, discover the essential role of adopting a feminist approach when tackling power imbalances in this matter, and find out what ethical funding means from a funder’s perspective. Hear from guests Ayesha Mago from the SVRI, Katherine Marie Belen, co-founder of the Connective Paths Foundation, and Annika Lysén, senior programme manager at The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida. Find out more at svri.org.