In this episode of Alternative Convos. Charles talks to Chernor Bah about his journey as a feminist activist who has dedicated his life to building the power and amplifying the voices of girls and yo
The transformative power of intersectionality: Practices to promote social justice
How can intersectional approaches to reducing inequalities be applied in practice? Eleven of our partner organizations from our Support Program „Reducing Inequalities through Intersectional Practice“
Integrating intersectionality into our work
To be effective in tackling systemic inequalities, organizations need to adopt an intersectional approach. Translating this into practice is, however, often a challenge. Rana Zincir Celal describes w
Rethinking Humanitarianism: How mutual aid in Sudan is getting international support
Co-hosts Heba Aly and Melissa Fundira speak to two guests about unprecedented levels of collaboration between ERRs and the international humanitarian system, how they are trying to overcome the chall
Community engagement with armed actors in the Central African Republic: preventing and reducing protection risks and violence
In the Central African Republic, communities often exercise considerable influence over armed actors. This usually happens below the radar and is often left unrecognised by humanitarian protection ac
Claiming spaces: women mobilising for peace and equality in Myanmar
The Learning Brief focuses on the following overarching questions: In terms of the relevance and impact of the GPS window, what did the GPS funding mechanism enable CSOs to achieve? What has
The failure to fund refugee-led organisations: why the current system is not working, and the potential for change
Refugee-led organisations (RLOs) are a crucial cog in the refugee-response machine, providing essential services to their communities, as well as being more likely to lead responses that are accounta
What Does It Mean To Be Community‑Led?: Community Leaders’ Perspectives On Principles, Practices, And Impacts
“Re‑thinking,” “re‑imagining,” “shifting power” . . . Conversations about doingdevelopment differently – and better – abound across the philanthropy andinternational development sectors these days. A
Philanthropy’s crossroads: Navigating dilemmas to champion systemic change
As philanthropy grapples with weighty questions about its responsibility and role in addressing systemic issues, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the Shifting Systems Initiative are diving deepe
Resourcing Change: Supporting Women’s Rights Organizations in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
Funded by the UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, our ‘Resourcing Change’ project – in partnership with WILPF and Saferworld – has provided 21 women’s rights organizations in Nigeria, South S