Author Archive:
Leila Hessini
Dreaming matters: New visions of African feminist resourcing
‘There comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness . . . that time is now.’ Wangari Maathai The world is changing in ways that profoundly affect feminist movements …
Re-centering philanthropic narratives: the importance of securing independent and autonomous resourcing
Perspectives from Adɔyɛ Women in African Philanthropy and Harambee~Ubuntu pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Deep shifts are happening across the African continent and the African diaspora. These shifts are taking place across our collective understanding of the …
A call for African philanthropies to center progressive feminist agendas
“Philanthropic organizations are increasingly expected to be transparent about their activities and impact, and to be accountable to their stakeholders.” Atieno Odhiambo – Urgent Action Fund – Africa Board Chair The world is literally and …
The impact of MacKenzie Scott’s resourcing of women’s funds
MacKenzie Scott’s commitment to give away all her wealth is particularly important in a context where philanthropic institutions are eradicating programs – such as reproductive justice and gender-based violence – that are key to feminist …
A pan-African and feminist transformation
A gathering in Naivasha, Kenya, may prove a landmark for African philanthropy The world is shifting in worrying ways that demand radically different actions to counter them. But it is also shifting in inspiring ways, …
What difference will the merger make?
On 5 March, Global Fund for Women and the International Museum of Women (IMOW) merged, as reported in the Alliance blog. The merged organization will be called Global Fund for Women, and will bring together …
