A global Fund to close the gender gap in sport
There is a global gender gap in sport. Women and girls in sport worldwide are denied equitable opportunities, treatment, pay, and resources. The Side of Equity™ Fund will drive gender equity in sport by supporting athletes who are making a difference in their community.
How iT
STARTED.
It started as a conversation between two Women founders Stef Strack the founder of the VOICEINSPORT Foundation and Jenny Nguyen who runs The Sports Bra, a women focused sports bar in Portland.
“I approached Jenny about adding a literal “side” of equity to her menu after an inspiring conversation together on the VOICEINSPORT Podcast and with out hesitation she said YES. We hope to inspire fans of women sports to take action and demonstrate the power of people coming together to support and advocate for eachother.” - Stef Strack
Patrons of the Sports Bra can order a “Side Of Equity” with the VOICEINSPORT Foundation from the menu. All the funds will go directly to the Side Of Equity™ Fund.
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DID YOU KNOW ?
93% of U.S. Colleges are not providing equitable participation opportunities for women athletes.
Government Accountability Office
Girls Are 2x more likely to drop out of sports by age 14.
Women’s Sports Foundation
Girls in High School have 1.13 million fewer sports opportunities than boys do.
National High School Athletic Association
90% of Sponsorship Dollars in sport go to men athletes.
Wasserman
the VIS Advocate Program
The VIS Advocate Program is a leadership program for High School and college athletes that gives them a platform to advocate for gender equity in sport. VIS Advocates learn about Title IX, evaluate their schools for Title IX Compliance, start VIS Chapters at their schools, and participate in national advocacy initiatives. VIS Advocates develop skills and knowledge they use to make an impact on girls and women in sport in their communities.
Making a difference takes a team. With your contribution to the Side of Equity Fund, the VOICEINSPORT Foundation is able to support VIS Advocates and their local VIS Chapters in their advocacy efforts. Your donation will go toward funding Chapter events, advocate community initiatives, in-person Title IX Trainings, and more.
Get Involved.
Donate to the Side of Equity Fund.
Become A side of Equity Business Partner by adding A side of Equity to your menu.
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100% of the revenue generated from selling VOICEINSPORT Foundation products will be donated to the Side of Equity™ Fund.
