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  “Footage France reflects who we are and what we believe: that care is policy, compassion is infrastructure, and feminist action is solidarity.” — Dr. Kristen Ali Eglinton, Co-Founder & Executive Director We are proud to share that Footage now has a physical home base in France—a longtime vision brought to life. While we have worked across Europe for many years, this milestone strengthens our ability to respond safely and strategically in a time of growing global uncertainty. In 2024, we formally registered Footage France (association loi 1901)—a permanent base for healing-centered feminist research, policy engagement, and cross-border solidarity. Today, we officially launch Footage France, marking a new chapter in our global mission and reinforcing our commitment to serving women, gender-expansive, LGBTQIA+, and marginalized communities—especially in the face of rising anti-rights and anti-gender movements. France is a vital global hub for human rights, diplomacy, and gender ...

Launching Footage France: A Compassionate Home in Europe 💙 Dearest Family, Friends, and Supporters, For over 16 years, Footage has operated with agility, adaptability, and grit—always fueled by compassion.  Last week, a  UN Women report revealed that 90% of surveyed women's organizations face financial strain , with  nearly half at risk of closure within six months . This crisis makes our mission more urgent than ever.  We refuse to be closed down. We stand strong, we adapt, we push forward. These last months have been hard to capture in words. Those most empathetic among us feel the world’s pain, confusion, and helplessness. But as deeply as we feel, we know this is our call to act.  This is not the time to numb or step away. And we are indebted to those of you who have never stepped away from us—who have instead leaned in, listened, shared our anger and heartbreak, and continued to offer your compassion, your courage, your heart. We are working day and n...

What began as five trauma-informed, compassionate messages—on trafficking, gender-based violence, mental and physical health—launched during the first days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has grown into a lifeline with thousands of compassionate messages sent to hundreds of subscribers. The messages sent via Footage’s FemSMS service provide hope, solidarity, support, and build community in war, exile, and uncertainty. Built with Ukrainian women and gender-diverse folks, FemSMS has become a platform, a voice, and a circle of care. From those initial five messages the service has grown to meet an essential need.  15,000+ messages sent 12,000+ reached 70+ women and gender-diverse participants took part in our design research.  13+ events and conferences held, creating community and healing spaces. Featured in BBC and Libération, FemSMS has created a resilient, loving network—holding space for all, including elderly women, women in care homes, LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse c...