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The Judith Neilson Foundation

Our vision is that people and communities are resilient, thriving and able to contribute equally to a prosperous society.


Our Work

In Africa

In Sub-Saharan Africa, where over half of the population faces extreme poverty and disadvantage, we support partners that are strengthening the wellbeing and resilience of communities. Our work prioritises the most vulnerable, with a particular emphasis on rural communities and the urban poor.

The countries we focus on are Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

In Australia

Our work in Australia seeks to support women and girls who are experiencing disadvantage to be safe, thrive and contribute to a just and prosperous society. We focus on people facing complex and unique forms of disadvantage, where gender intersects with race, age and remoteness.

We concentrate on First Nations women and girls, older women, refugee and migrant women and girls, and women and girls living in rural Australia.

Latest news / Africa /

What is takes to end cervical cancer in Zamba

Judith Neilson Foundation. What it takes to end cervical cancer in Zambia project.
Naomie Nyirenda, a Community-Based Volunteer supporting cervical cancer services at Nampundwe Rural Health Center, Shibuyunji District, Central Province, Zambia

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains a leading cause of death among women in Zambia. Dr. Paul Kamfwa, who leads Zambia’s National Cervical Cancer Program at the Ministry of Health, is determined to change that. Dedicated to prevention, early detection, and treatment, he has spent his career working to ensure no woman dies from this disease.

Latest news / Australia /

How Sylvia is rebuilding life with her son after prison

Breaking the cycle: How support after incarceration changes lives
WAGEC’s ‘From Now’ team supports mothers and pregnant women who are leaving prison with safe accommodation, employment and tailored support.

Rebuilding life after incarceration is tough. For many women, especially those who are pregnant or caring for children, finding stable housing, securing a job, and reconnecting with family can feel out of reach. Without a strong support system, the risk of reoffending remains high—not because of a lack of determination, but because the barriers to a fresh start are so steep.


Partner spotlight

We fund initiatives that challenge the status quo and promote innovative approaches.

View the full list of partners here

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