We support creatives changing the narrative on gender-based violence through art.
Changing the narrative on gender-based violence through art
Strength and Serenity’s micro-grant program recognizes the transformative power of art and literature to inspire action to end gender-based violence. We support artists and writers so that they can help build awareness of the human impact of gender-based violence, give voice to people erased from this conversation, and foster the empathy necessary to drive change.
Grant Amount
Micro-grants are up to USD $300. We will award up to two grants per quarter for a total of up to eight grants annually.
Grant Uses
Micro-grants are intended to help with expenses involved with the creation of visual and literary works by assisting with such things as: artistic supplies, educational/mentorship programs, and other project-related expenses.
How to Apply
Please submit the following information to this email: globalobgynnews@partners.org. Indicate “Micro-Grant Application” in subject line.
- Your full contact information, including website and social media links, if available.
- A brief statement (max. 150 words) describing your interest in and/or experience with the subject of gender-based violence.
- A brief description (max. 150 words) of your vision for the artwork/literary piece and how the grant will be used in the creation process.
Award Terms
- Grantees will retain the copyright of their work.
- Grantees agree to provide Strength and Serenity (S&S) a reproducible copy of work created with S&S funding support and to allow S&S to use it for educational purposes, including publication in S&S’s digital newsletter.
Previous grant awardees
Bastinuod
Bastinuod (b. 1992) is a Filipino visual artist whose work blends traditional Filipino cultural imagery with contemporary pop and comic-inspired aesthetics. Through vibrant characters and bold colors, he explores themes of identity, folklore, and current social issues. Working across acrylic, ink, printmaking, and digital media, Bastinuod creates playful yet thought-provoking artworks that reinterpret Filipino heritage for a modern audience.
Follow his work on Instagram at @Bastinuod.
Featured artists
We are grateful to the visual artists who have generously given permission for us to share their images of their work on the Strength and Serenity website, and for others who have shared their work under a Creative Commons license.
- Bastinoud
- Kanak Chanpa Chakma
- Tessa Mars
- Pulasi Gihanya Ratnayake (courtesy of Peace Pals International)
- Kizito Maria Kasule
- Paula Nicho Cúmez (courtesy of Rita Moran)