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Ruth Owens and Kevin Lynch Sub-Fund

Established in 2019, the Ruth Owens & Kevin Lynch Sub-Fund is dedicated to enhancing the educational and employment outcomes of single mothers and women from refugee and migrant backgrounds. It champions grassroots initiatives that empower women to gain independence and secure their futures.

Purpose and Focus

How does the Ruth Owens & Kevin Lynch Sub-Fund support women?

Thanks to the vision and generosity of Ruth Owens and Kevin Lynch, this Sub-Fund supports grassroots projects that address and enhance educational and employment opportunities for single women who are parents, as well as refugee and migrant women.

Economic security
Freedom and autonomy
Culture and rights
Grant Spotlight
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Chin Women’s Money Network
Women's Health East
An online financial literacy programme empowered migrant and refugee women to become peer educators within their communities.
Grant Amount: $10,000
The Emerge Program Expansion
The Emerge Program Expansion
Fitted for Work Limited
An online programme empowered disadvantaged women with the tools, skills, and confidence needed to enter the workforce.
Grant Amount: $7,400
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Uplifting Newly Arriving Female Refugee Breadwinners
Free To Ltd
A pre-employment programme provided practical support to help female refugees overcome barriers and secure their first jobs.
Grant Amount: $9,650

Are you interested in setting up a Sub-Fund?

We would love to talk with you about the possibility of setting up a Sub-Fund with the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust.

Please get in touch with our Grants team by either filling out the form or contacting 03 9642 0422 or grants@vwt.org.au

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