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Unlocking the collective power of feminist movements to accelerate transformative change  

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Connected Power is a 12-months, global initiative to create the first comprehensive mapping of the feminist digital ecosystem – and a blueprint for its future. 

As women’s rights and democracy face pushback around the world, feminist leaders are using technology in powerful new ways: to organise, protect communities, document abuses, mobilise resources and build alternatives. Yet many of these digital efforts are underfunded, under threat and working in isolation, when collective power could multiply their impact.  

Connected Power exists is here to change that. 

Through participatory research with 200+ stakeholders worldwide, this project will:

Map the feminist digital ecosystem

From grassroots platforms and digital organising spaces to AI initiatives and feminist tech start-ups. 

Surface what’s working

Showcasing feminist-led tools and platforms already driving social and democratic change. 

Identify critical gaps and needs

Including infrastructure, funding, connectivity, safety, accessibility and governance. 

Co-create actionable blueprints

Recommendations and policy frameworks to unlock the collective power of feminist digital movements and guide $100M+ in future investments. 

Who is behind Connected Power?

The Connected Power project is led by Unfurl Futures in collaboration with FAIR SHARE of Women Leaders and Inclusive AI Lab at Utrecht University.
The project is supported by a distinguished international Research Advisory Board, including leading voices in global digital inclusion, impact investing, civic technology, inclusive AI, systems infrastructure, philanthropy, platform governance, movement building, and digital rights.

Join as a co-architect 

You are not a just a research participant – you are a co-architect of the connected feminist digital ecosystem we’re building. 
We especially invite:
  • Feminist movement organisers using digital tools
  • Platform builders and feminist tech entrepreneurs Funders investing in tech and gender justice
  • Experts in digital rights, security and tech policy
You can:
  • Share your experiences, challenges and strategic vision
  • Nominate others and help expand the map
  • Co-create recommendations and policy frameworks
  • Influence how future resources are directed into feminist digital infrastructures

Stay connected 

If you have questions about the project or would like to get involved, feel free to contact us via the form below or email the project team at partner@unfurlfutures.com

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