What Equimundo does

Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit research and advocacy organization founded in 2011, operating with 11-50 employees and serving governments, workplaces, schools, media platforms, and parents/caregivers across more than 40 countries. Its core products are research publications and programmatic interventions rather than technology offerings: the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) holds the world's largest dataset on men and masculinities with over 67,000 respondents; the State of the World's Fathers report series (five editions, the only global report on men's caregiving) and the newer State of American Men and State of UK Men national variants form the research backbone; and flagship programs including Program H/Manhood 2.0, MenCare, and the Global Boyhood Initiative translate that research into group-education curricula and international advocacy campaigns delivered through a network of community partners. Underlying technology is non-proprietary — research is conducted through online panels and in-depth interviews, and dissemination occurs through open-access reports, a public website, newsletters, and social media channels including Instagram.

Equimundo's business model is that of a philanthropic nonprofit rather than a commercial enterprise: there is no product pricing, no SaaS contracts, and no paying customer base in the conventional sense. Funding flows in through donations and philanthropic grants, with the most significant recent instrument being the $20 million Caring Masculinity Fund that CEO Gary Barker was named by Melinda French Gates through Pivotal Ventures to distribute to other charitable organizations in May 2024. Revenue therefore scales with grant renewal cycles, institutional donor relationships, and individual giving rather than unit economics. The organization complements its research revenue with in-kind dissemination value — open-access publications, free program curricula, and convening events such as the MenCare Changemaker Summit (Rio, May 27-30) — that build ecosystem influence and downstream grant opportunities but are not monetized directly.

Operationally, Equimundo runs a research-to-action pipeline in which longitudinal survey work (IMAGES, State of the World's Fathers) feeds into program design (Program H/Manhood 2.0) and advocacy campaigns (MenCare, Global Boyhood Initiative, the newer Young Men and Media Collective). Distribution is horizontal: research reports are freely distributed to policy-makers and practitioners; Program H is delivered through 40+ country community partners rather than Equimundo employees; and the Changemaker Journey and Summits cultivate a practitioner network. The organization holds a Candid Gold Seal (2026) and Four-Star Charity Navigator rating (2025), signaling recognized financial accountability within the nonprofit sector.

Name

Equimundo

Legal name

Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice

Website

https://promundoglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Equimundo is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that engages men and boys in gender equality through global research publications (IMAGES, State of the World's Fathers), international campaigns (MenCare, Global Boyhood Initiative), and education programs (Program H/Manhood 2.0) delivered via community partners in 40+ countries.

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Product category

Gender Equality Research and Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Health & Wellbeing Curriculum (EDAGAAAF), Women's Health & Life-Stage Wellness Education (Fertility, Pregnancy, Menopause) (EDAAAHAI)

Keywords

• Gender equality research
• Masculinity and social justice
• International gender surveys
• Fatherhood research reports
• Men and boys engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Funding: Equimundo operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations and philanthropic grants. In May 2024, CEO Gary Barker was named by Melinda French Gates (Pivotal Ventures) as one of 12 global leaders to distribute a $20 million fund to charitable organizations working on women's health and well-being.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Equimundo is a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that produces flagship global research reports on men, masculinity, and gender equality (e.g., State of the World's Fathers, State of UK Men, IMAGES dataset) and translates that research into international campaigns (MenCare, Global Boyhood Initiative), the Program H/Manhood 2.0 group-education model implemented in 40+ countries, and leadership/creator programs (Changemaker Journey, Young Men and Media Collective, LinkUp Lab). Resources are distributed as open-access publications and community-implemented curricula targeting governments, workplaces, schools, and media.

Product overview

Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice operates as a research and advocacy organization with a portfolio of flagship research publications, international campaigns, and community programs. The core offerings include the State of the World's Fathers reports (the world's only global report on men's caregiving), the MenCare and Global Boyhood Initiative campaigns, Program H/Manhood 2.0 education model, and the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) as the largest global dataset on men and masculinity. These products work together: research publications inform campaign messaging and program design, while campaigns mobilize public action and advocacy. Programs like the Changemaker Journey and Young Men and Media Collective translate research into practice through community engagement and digital content creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MenCare: Global campaign focused on promoting men's involvement as caregivers and equitable caregiving.
• Global Boyhood Initiative
• LinkUp Lab

Products and services

• State of the World's Fathers Flagship global research report series — the world's only global report on men's involvement in parenting and care work. Provides multi-country data on fatherhood, caregiving attitudes, and economic barriers for governments, NGOs, researchers, and policymakers.
• International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) Largest global dataset on men, masculinities, and gender equality, with over 67,000 respondents. Informs Equimundo's program development, advocacy, and downstream research publications.
• MenCare International campaign and movement for involved, equitable, and non-violent fatherhood and caregiving. Promotes men's participation as equal caregivers and advocates for supporting work-life balance policies.
• Global Boyhood Initiative Initiative focused on promoting healthy boyhoods and engaging boys and young men in gender equality, challenging harmful masculinity norms and fostering empathy and care.
• Program H / Manhood 2.0 Research-backed group education and community activism model for engaging young men on healthy masculinity and gender equality. Implemented in 40+ countries via community partners delivering the curriculum locally.
• LinkUp Lab Program connecting and engaging young men through media and digital platforms on masculinity and gender equality.
• MenCare Changemaker Journey Leadership development program that equips changemakers with tools and resources to advance involved fatherhood and gender equality in their communities.
• Young Men and Media Collective Global cohort of online creators working to engage young men on healthy masculinity and gender equality through digital content and social media.
• State of American Men 2023 Inaugural report examining the realities of men in 2023 across emotional, economic, and social dimensions in the United States.
• The Manosphere, Rewired Research publication examining how young men seek connection through online spaces and the manosphere, addressing the crisis of connection and evolving definitions of masculinity.
• Men and Gender Equality: A Global Status Report Global status report providing key headlines on men and gender equality, examining men's attitudes and behaviors inside and outside the home and their role in achieving gender equality.
• State of UK Men 2025 Evidence-based study, developed in partnership with Beyond Equality, examining the emotional, economic, and social realities of men in the UK.
• Caring Masculinity Fund $20 million fund initiative through which Equimundo's CEO distributes resources to charitable organizations advancing women's health and well-being, as part of Pivotal Ventures' effort led by Melinda French Gates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60%+ of fathers work overtime and half have taken second or third jobs to cover care costs
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beyond EqualitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeyond Equality partnered with Equimundo to develop the State of UK Men 2025 report, a groundbreaking study providing an evidence-based look at men's emotional, economic, and social realities in the UK.
• Young FuturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquimundo is associated with the $1.5 million+ Express Yourself Challenge Series organized by Young Futures, which funds solutions addressing gender pressures faced by teens online.
• Community Partners (40+ countries)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquimundo's Program H/Manhood 2.0 is implemented through community partners across more than 40 countries, with local organizations delivering group education and community activism programs on healthy masculinity and gender equality.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sonke Gender Justice: South Africa-based nonprofit working globally to engage men and boys in gender equality, prevent gender-based violence, and promote healthy masculinities. Highly comparable mission, research-driven advocacy approach, and African-led field implementation paralleling Equimundo's model.
• Promundo Global: Promundo Global is the closely affiliated international organization that historically housed the same research-to-action model on men, masculinities, and gender equality. It is the most direct peer, sharing programmatic DNA, the IMAGES research tradition, and overlapping campaigns like MenCare.
• MenEngage Alliance: Global alliance of NGOs and UN partners working to engage men and boys in gender equality. Equimundo is a member; the alliance competes for similar institutional donor funding and convenes overlapping practitioner networks.
• Beyond Equality: UK-based nonprofit working with men and boys to promote healthy masculinities and prevent gender-based violence. Already partnered with Equimundo on the State of UK Men 2025 report, indicating direct overlap in research and programmatic themes.
• White Ribbon: Global movement engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls, with national affiliates across multiple countries. Operates school-based programs and campaigns paralleling the Global Boyhood Initiative and MenCare.

Broad incumbents

• Plan International: Global development and humanitarian organization advancing children's rights and equality for girls. Comparable as an institutional actor influencing policy and running education-based programs targeting gender norms among youth.
• International Center for Research on Women (ICRW): U.S.-based policy-oriented research organization focused on gender equality, economic empowerment, and violence against women. Comparable in producing research used to inform global gender policy, though broader in scope than Equimundo.
• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Operates global campaigns and policy work that overlap thematically with Equimundo's mission but at vastly greater scale and with government backing.

Emerging players

• Guttmacher Institute: Research and policy organization focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Comparable as a research-driven nonprofit whose data products inform global gender policy debates and compete for similar foundation funding.

Others

• Pivotal Ventures: Melinda French Gates' investment and philanthropic organization that selected Equimundo's CEO to lead the $20M Caring Masculinity Fund. Relevant as the upstream funder and ecosystem partner shaping capital flows to gender-equality nonprofits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/equimundo_org
• Xx.com/equimundo_org

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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