Fund A Mom – Mothers Know Best

Poverty is due to a lack of

Cash needs to be given to

Real change is created through

Fund A Mom

And trust them to choose how best to improve their family’s lives.

Because mothers know best.

Hello,

If you’re here, you care.

Mothers and their families around the world live in unimaginable poverty. We believe there is a better way to change this.

We started Fund A Mom for two simple reasons

1. We are disillusioned with the traditional charity model

2. We believe in the power of mothers to end poverty

Fund A Mom is a very simple concept

We are a global support network giving monthly, unconditional cash payments directly to single mothers living in extreme poverty.

We emphasize:

Proximity – utilizing local and relatable leadership

Autonomy – operating within a culture instead of on top of it

Empowerment – breaking the cycle of dependency on assistance

Sovereignty – sustaining a mother’s dignity and respect to make her own choices

It works

There have been over 300 studies on direct cash transfers, making it one of the most studied aid interventions. The studies show that it works – and lasts.

“I used to be able to make only one meal a day for me and my son.”

Research demonstrates an increase in income, assets, gender equality, business ownership, school enrollment, and food security.

Simultaneously it shows a decrease in alcohol and drug use, skipped meals, illness, depression, domestic violence, and child mortality.

“A Mother knows very well how to manage her household.”

“Because of the support I am relieved of the worry.”

Our personal experience has seen the softer impacts — more smiling, less worrying, and an overall sense of peace and hope.

Our moms’ growth in confidence and self-reliance gives their children a new example, breaking the cycle of self-doubt.

“I can talk to anyone now. Even the Prime Minister!”

More work to be done

We are currently supporting 50 moms in Jaipur, India who have over 100 children. All our moms are living in extreme poverty, lack family support, are alone, and cannot get the documentation necessary for government benefits.

We have over 300 moms already identified as a good fit for the program, just waiting for funding… waiting for us to help.

This is where you come in!

We are grateful for any donation you can make, and 100% of any amount will go directly to a mom in need.

However, the model is optimized by making a recurring donation of $100/month for one year to Fund A Mom. No operating expenses come out of this money because we believe deeply in ensuring individual donations make the direct impact our donors’ desire.

We have moms identified in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Dominican Republic, and beyond.

We are so grateful you’re here and look forward to working alongside you to fund single moms and break the cycle of poverty once and for all.

Onward…!

With love and gratitude,

The Fund A Mom Team

Please watch our video below with narration courtesy of Padma Lakshmi.

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A few words from our network of moms

"Fund-a-mom is a fierce sisterhood of moms being compassionate towards other moms. Our modest donations of income security are transformative, empowering each mom to decide for herself, with grace and dignity, how to lift herself and her children out of poverty. I donate to fund-a-mom because it’s direct, it works, and it makes me a better person."

Alison Hess

Maine

"As a mother and someone who is half-Indian, I understand deeply the challenges that single mothers face, particularly in places like India where societal and economic pressures can be overwhelming. Supporting **Fundamom** every month is my way of standing with these women, offering them hope and the resources they need to overcome the barriers that domestic violence and single motherhood create. Through my donation, I hope to contribute to the safety, empowerment, and independence of these mothers, knowing how essential support systems can be in transforming lives.

Tracy Gosein

Brooklyn

"I chose to support Fund a Mum because it directly changes lives by giving single moms the security they need to take care of their families. Instead of just addressing symptoms of poverty, it tackles the problem at its core, helping moms and kids thrive. Seeing how this has worked in some of the toughest situations shows just how powerful and life-changing this support really is."

Kelsey Pope

Brooklyn

"As the child of a single mom I know how hard it was for her. I give to Moms because they will always do what's best for their children. If my mom had received a basic income it would have taken all the stress from her struggle."

Jane Taylor

Los Angeles

Our people

Our team consists of Leigh Blake, Ellie Milner, Ian Jopson, and Patrick Denton who believe that the maternal instinct to protect, provide, and love, when empowered, can be harnessed to create a new world. Don’t worry, we also have over 50 years’ experience in non-profits and cause marketing between us. 🙂

You can see some of it here.

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