Third Wave Foundation

Feminist activist organization that works nationally to support young women and transgender youth.

From the description of Third Wave Foundation records, 1992-2011. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 771088197

Third Wave Foundation is a feminist, activist foundation that works nationally to support young women and transgender youth ages 15 to 30. Through strategic grantmaking, leadership development, and philanthropic advocacy, Third Wave supports groups and individuals working towards gender, racial, economic, and social justice. Currently, Third Wave's grantmaking is focused on their Reproductive Health and Justice Initiative, where grants are given to organizations that work toward reproductive justice. Until 2011, Third Wave also operated an Emergency Abortion Fund, designed to assist young people lacking in funds to access an abortion procedure. Lastly, Third Wave was instrumental in the formation of the Reproductive Justice Network, a coalition of organizations that joined together in 2006 to coordinate efforts to work for reproductive justice. Third Wave Foundation continues to be involved in the Reproductive Justice Network as one of the many ways it contributes to building the youth feminist movement.

Learn more about Third Wave Foundation's history and activities through their website .

From the guide to the Third Wave Foundation Records, 1992-2011, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)