Somalia is gripped by outdated aid systems built upon an old narrative that its crises are intractable. The country is forging a path to greater stability and better governance. Much work remains – y
The Change We Want: A ShiftThePower Manifesto Poem
This is an artistic expression of the #shiftthepower campaign to inspire change and drive transformation on the various levels of the development sector regarding the relationship between the Minorit
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Considering the rise in humanitarian need and the massive deficit in funding, the idea that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help humanitarian organisations to reach more people with fewer resource
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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
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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
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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
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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