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Going local: Peter Laugharn, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Research into the international development sector and its effectiveness by the H & S Davidson Trust points to a flawed system badly in need of reform. In this series of interviews, we talk to figures …
It’s time to rewrite the stories we tell ourselves about intermediaries
‘People on the ground really do have a strong sense of what’s happening and how to move forward, and CLF is listening.’ These are the words of Christine Canaly of the San Luis Valley Ecosystem …
Building the new: Supporting African movements with participatory grantmaking
What does it take to shift power in North-South grantmaking while also getting funds to bold African groups fighting for justice? This question guided us – the ‘Core Group’ of African activists and civil society …
Africa NGOs ‘overwhelmingly’ rely on international funders, warns report
African NGOs are increasingly and ‘overwhelmingly’ reliant on international funders, despite only a ‘small share’ of global funding going towards them, warns a Bridespan report. Ninety per cent of the organisations interviewed in Kenya, Nigeria …
Futures divided: Democracy’s test at the EU’s Eastern edge
In late September 2024, Philea hosted its KoneKtor 2024 Annual Forum, and Alliance asked its readers what session they would like to hear about most in a poll. The winner was ‘Futures Divided: Democracy’s Test …
Unlocking the potential of diaspora giving in the UK
‘A sense of community is really strong amongst the diaspora, achieving things together, recognising that there are problems at home that can’t be solved without the diaspora… It’s about creating spaces where those people with …
KoneKtor 2024: Dialogue, democracy and diversity
In a time marked by growing polarisation, divided communities, and increasing distrust, it is more crucial than ever to carefully assess these issues and find practical solutions. With ongoing threats to democracy and civil society, …
Embedding feminist principles in grant-making: A win-win for donors and grantees
Feminist organisations and movements have long called on funders to be more strategic and responsive in their grant-making practices to better support social change. Feminists have asked funders to be bold, take risks, and join …
‘Our differences don’t have to divide us’: Co-creating narratives for justice at KoneKtor 2024
This year’s conference, ‘Dialogue, Democracy, and Diversity,’ brought to life powerful themes centred around the experiences of communities and their resilience in today’s world. As I settled into my seat, I found myself captivated by …
Peace must begin and end with community: learnings from KoneKtor 2024
With over 42,000 people killed in Gaza and a recent UN Commission finding evidence of Israel committing crimes against humanity in Palestine, it can sometimes feel hollow and pointless to attend a conference on Dialogue, …
