The Sister Fund is supportive of advocacy, public education, and media strategies that heighten public consciousness of issues affecting women and girls that emphasize women s leadership. Projects may focus on women s economic development, violence against women and girls, and women s reproductive rights. Projects may also address issues faced by lesbians, older women, and disabled women.
Programs are increasingly interested in spirituality issues as well.
Collaborations with community and educational organizations are strongly encouraged. In FY 2000 there is an absolute priority for activities to expand learning opportunities. The KCIE is awarding grants to support international travel by faculty or staff that develops exchange or study abroad opportunities for students or faculty, or increases cooperation and affiliation between KCIE member institutions and institutions abroad. Grantees will be invited to make an oral presentation at the spring meeting. The National Science Foundation supports efforts to enrich and enhance the teaching experience of K-12 teachers of science, math and technology.