To address wicked problems effectively, a fundamental shift in approach and practice is required. As Lethabo Rampya from Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies reflects, “We know that collaboration get
Ugaaso: Lessons from a women’s dialogue space in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia
In the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia, there is a growing platform for trailblazing women leaders who are transforming the political culture in the region, not just to include more women in decisi
Feminist Approaches to Post-Conflict Socio-Economic Recovery and Peacebuilding
By recognising women as agents of change and providing the necessary resources and opportunities, communities can foster more equitable and prosperous societies. The policy brief proposes a series of
Passing the Buck: The Economics of Localizing International Aid
A study by the Share Trust and the Warande Advisory Center estimates the economic implications of shifting 25% of Official Development Assistance (ODA) - aligned with Grand Bargain and USAID commitme
Event and Policy Brief: Queer Feminist Analysis of Peace & Security Analytical Framework
Feminist and LGBTQIA rights activists have spent decades analysing conflict. There has been some success stemming from these efforts. However, there is confusion around how women’s and LGBTQIA rights
Peace Starts Here – The Global Movement for Local Peacebuilders
Local peacebuilders are rarely seen, scarcely reported, and almost always under-supported. Yet they’re everywhere. They transcend differences and help build bridges to lasting peace. They’re fighting
Dreaming About the Future to Change the Present: Inclusion Wednesday on World Dream Day
I discovered that World Dream Day was created "to encourage individuals, communities, businesses, schools, and families to take time to focus on their dreams and make an effort to turn them into real
Navigating the urgency of collective learning in systems change
Brenna Atnikov explores what it takes to learn collectively and effectively, emphasizing the L in MEL. She dives into the urgency of developing collective learning to address the complex challenges t
Reshaping Discourse with Global South Perspectives
Imagine a global debate on artificial intelligence (AI) centered on advancing high-cost technologies, data privacy and ethics. While these are prominent issues for developed economies, this narrow fo
A short film: The rise of local philantropy
Shortly after the pandemic, film maker Josie Fomé travelled to Uganda to shoot a documentary on the organisation, No-White-Saviours. While there, a different, more complex story emerged on The Rise o