Isabel Allende Foundation awards MSI Espíritu Award Grant
The $100,000 grant to MSI United States will advance women’s health globally
Washington, DC – March 4th, 2026 – MSI United States (MSI US) is proud to announce it has been awarded the Isabel Allende Foundation’s 2026 Espíritu Award. The award includes a $100,000 grant that will support MSI Reproductive Choices’ mission to end unsafe abortion and make contraception available to all who want it.
The grant runs from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, and reflects a shared commitment between MSI US and the Isabel Allende Foundation to empower women and girls, and support them to lead healthier, fuller lives.
“We are proud to support MSI Reproductive Choices’ important work to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare, uphold the rights of women and girls, and strengthen networks of empowerment across communities,” said Lori Barra, Executive Director of the Isabel Allende Foundation.
The Isabel Allende Foundation, founded by internationally acclaimed author and humanitarian Isabel Allende, supports organizations working to secure reproductive rights, economic independence and freedom from violence for women and girls. Through the Espíritu Award, the Foundation recognizes organizations whose work embodies resilience, courage, and transformative impact.
“We are deeply honored to receive recognition from a foundation rooted in the values and legacy associated with Isabel Allende, a world-renowned advocate for humanitarian causes and the rights of women and girls,” said Amanda Seller, President of MSI United States. “This award affirms the urgency of advancing women’s health globally and strengthens our commitment to building communities of solidarity that empower women to make informed choices about their bodies and their futures.”
MSI Reproductive Choices works in partnership with in-country teams and local organizations in 36 countries primarily across Africa and Asia to expand access to high-quality, voluntary family planning and reproductive health services. With this support, MSI will continue to invest in programs that remove barriers to care, support frontline health providers, and amplify women’s leadership within their communities.
The Espíritu Award underscores the power of global solidarity at a time when women’s health and rights face mounting challenges. With this generous support from the Isabel Allende Foundation, MSI will further its efforts to ensure that women everywhere have access to the care, dignity, and opportunity they deserve.
For more information about the Isabel Allende Foundation, visit: https://isabelallende.org.
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