> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/the-global-statelessness-fund/the-fund.md).

# The Global Statelessness Fund

A fund supporting people and groups affected by statelessness.

The Global Statelessness Fund supports activists and organisations led by people affected by statelessness. Statelessness means not being recognised as a national by any state. It can create serious barriers to rights, participation and access to resources.

## The purpose of the fund

The fund was developed with stateless people, civil society organisations and donors. It aims to strengthen the agency and leadership of affected communities through funding, peer learning and accompaniment.

Its approach centres people with direct experience of statelessness in shaping priorities and responses. It also recognises the barriers faced by informal or unregistered groups.

## OCE’s role

OCE provides the fiscal hosting framework and administers grants, documentation and financial reporting. The Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion is identified in the programme’s founding description as its knowledge partner for accompaniment.

The conditions of each grant determine its payment and reporting requirements. The fund’s general description is not an open invitation to apply or confirmation of eligibility.

## Current activity

Visit the [Global Statelessness Fund’s public page](https://opencollective.com/global-statelessness-fund) for published updates and financial activity. Use those dated updates for current programme information rather than the pilot’s original targets.

Read [accountability and care](/oceurope/the-global-statelessness-fund/building-trust-with-donors.md) for the principles behind the administration of the fund.