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We need a new vocabulary in global development
In our dedication to shifting power within ‘global development’, we have often reflected that one of the most overlooked but most influential aspects of any power structure is the language and terminology that we use …
No one left behind: How philanthropy can support 65 million energy workers
As the world transitions to renewable energy, the landscape is changing fast for the 65 million people who work in fossil fuels and the communities relying on them for income. The millions of workers in …
Philanthropy meets regulation in the digital age
Internet regulation can assist the work of social change movements – but it can also be used to hinder it Philanthropy is a critical player in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. As the challenges and …
Casa Fund: A model of inspiration
Local funds working together are the way ahead for social and environmental movements The Brazilian-based Casa Fund has been dedicated in recent years to two lines of action within the field of international philanthropy: 1) …
When science philanthropy turns political
Sometimes, philanthropy needs to counter the position of political leaders – even where the issue is not on the face of it political Between 2019 and 2022, Brazil saw a rise in anti-science sentiment led …
De-NGOsation: the re-foundation of the heart of civil society
‘We do not want to be part of the system that has generated social injustice, the climate crisis, and violence against women. We want to create new ways to advance our objectives, new ways to …
Collaboratively sharing power: reflecting on the Network of European Foundation’s approach
Rewatching the French New Age cinema classic, ‘The Contempt’ (le Mépris) offers an insight into our relationship with power. The film reflects upon the role and history of cinema and analyses how people react to …
More than nothing, but not enough: UK funding to LGBTI communities in the Global South and East
This year has been one of celebration and commiseration for global LGBTI communities. The Cook Islands and Mauritius have decriminalised same sex relations, there was an important court victory for civil society organizing in Kenya …
Bogota set to host Shift The Power summit
Colombia’s capital city Bogota is set to host a major conference bringing together voices from community philanthropy and networks exploring how the sector can tackle various global crisis with decision makers rooted in the Global …
