“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples ."

-Mother Teresa

OUR APPROACH

We collaborate with organizations that are in line with our values and dedicated to promoting the empowerment of women and creating communities.

The charities we support are diverse, ranging from providing education for young girls and women who might otherwise be deprived of it, to supporting those who are incarcerated and helping trauma survivors heal through movement and community. The common thread is that every single organization we support is deeply committed to empowering women, establishing safe environments, and fostering a sense of belonging and community.

WHO WE SUPPORT

Amplify’s programs empower and “amplify” the voices of women who have been historically silenced, misunderstood or oppressed. Through its 90 Day Speaker Experience & Speaker Circles, participants discover their confidence, share their unique experience of triumph over the adversity they have endured, and use their voice as an instrument of change. 

The School of Leadership, Afghanistan, is the first and only of its kind operating anywhere in the world, providing rigorous full-time education for Afghan girls. Now located in Rwanda, its vision is for a generation of compassionate and confident Afghan women with the leadership skills to rebuild and guide their homeland into a better future.

 

On The Inside builds creative connections for incarcerated women, both individually and collectively, through sharing stories, igniting hearts, and sparking dialogue. The team holds weekly circles featuring creative prompts where each woman has a voice in the room to express themselves, as well as providing additional creative outlets. 

Exhale to Inhale works with those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence to transform their lives through trauma-informed yoga. They offer classes for survivors, partner agency staff, and the community at large. They also train teachers, leaders, and counselors to support their communities in a trauma-informed way.

UWC

The Atlantic’s Women for Change Circle is a dedicated group of women who mentor and support young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds and allow them to access education. Circle members, including our founder Ana Pincus, provide financial scholarships and donate their time and talent, acting as mentors for these young girls across their two years of study.

 

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Amplify Voices would not be where it is today without Akhilanda’s generous support, both financially and strategically. We are honored and grateful every day for the committed and inspired support we receive. Together, we are amplifying women's voices, historically silenced, as they discover empowerment and confidence in standing in their truth."

    Amanda Schneider - Amplify Executive Director

  • "The Akhilandha Women's Foundation has given On The Inside a place to grow and expand. What began as a dream became a reality as we built collective work in 5 US prisons, and now in Australian prisons. The belief and resources that this Foundation provides us and our work, have been unmatched, generous, and endlessly encouraging. As the Founder, I am in awe of what this Foundation has given me over the years and will forever be reminded of that in the work I get to do."

    Nikki Weaver - ON THE INSIDE Founder, Executive Director

  • "With the support of the Akhilanda Women's Foundation, Exhale to Inhale is able to work towards our vision of a world where every survivor of sexual and domestic violence has access to the healing power of trauma-informed yoga. The Foundation's relationship-based investment in our work inspires courage for survivors as they find new pathways to healing and safety in their bodies once again. while at an organizational level, this unique approach fosters deep collaboration and propels transformational impact."

    Maggie La Rocca - Exhale to Inhale Executive Director

APPLY FOR A GRANT

If you are an organization dedicated to supporting women and would like to apply for an Akhilanda grant then please fill out this form and we will be in touch.