E Hine Fund for young wāhine in Te Pane Matua Taiao, the Greater Wellington region
ALL ABOUT IT
The E Hine Fund has been created to help young women pursue their aspirations or projects and positively impact young women and their communities through a community-friendly application process. We had our first funding round in 2022. Applications for 2023 are now closed.
Successful applicants from 2022
In 2022, successful applications came from a range of kaupapa and mahi. Such as providing affordable dental care to communities and establishing community pantries, to supporting Māori mothers weave their own korowai/kākahu to a a zine for South Asian migrant women and supporting young women in sport - all making a lasting impact on their communities.
Nau mai, haere mai! Everything you need to know to apply
Applications for 2023 are now closed.
We believe that there is power that comes from distributing funding without prescribing the scope or limiting it to traditional "women's issues". Let us know what amazing mahi you're up to and how the E Hine Fund could help you achieve it!
What's funded?
We only have one 'rule' for what's funded and that's applications that relate to supporting young women in the Greater Wellington region on a group or individual basis. Apart from that, the E Hine Fund won’t dictate or be limited to certain kaupapa, requests, causes, dollar amounts, formats or types of initiatives.
We understand that support and funding asks can come in many different forms for young women from a range of backgrounds and communities.
What about wāhine Māori?
Building on the legacy of the Māori Women’s Transfer Fund, the E Hine Fund will dedicate at least 50% of available funds in each round to supporting wāhine Māori.
Do I have to be a young woman to apply?
No, if you or your organisation is running an initiative or project that needs support that will positively impact young women in the Greater Wellington region you are welcome to apply.
Is the E Hine Fund intersectional?
Absolutely and unapologetically. Our definition of ‘women’ is intersectional and inclusive. We are for all women - tāngata whenua, Indigenous women and women of colour, trans and queer women, femmes, disabled women, former refugee and immigrant women, and women of every faith, ethnicity, community and economic background. We are for all women being respected, celebrated and embraced for who they are. We take a strong stand against trans exclusionary feminism and firmly reject any form of discrimination or exclusion based on gender identity or sexual orientation. We actively strive to address and dismantle barriers that may hinder inclusivity and equity in our decision making.
Does the YWCA and Y Greater Wellington have a religious affiliation?
The Y in Aotearoa was started and nurtured by the church and we acknowledge those that went before us and established the Y as an enduring resource for women. Today we are a secular organisation with no religious affiliation. We welcome all self-identifying wāhine and women of all backgrounds, communities and faiths.
What does the application process like?
Community-friendly and drama-free. We want you to be able to focus on channelling your energy into the amazing mahi and kaupapa you are committed to!
You'll just need to fill in a simple online form that asks you five questions and then your application will be reviewed by an independent funding decision panel.
What areas does the Greater Wellington region cover?
Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Kāpiti Coast, Carterton, Masterton, South Wairarapa.
Who's on the funding decision panel?
The funding decision panel will be made up of women - majority wāhine Māori and representatives from a range of backgrounds and identities.
When will I hear back about my application?
We will get back to you about the outcome of your application by the end of September, 2023.
Who's on the Y Greater Wellington board?
Connect with us
If you have any questions please get in touch with us at wellingtonywca@gmail.com or message us on our Instagram