In July 2022, Global Change Center, Praxis UK, and Praxis Institute for Participatory Practice decided to embark on a long-term journey: we joined forces to transform inequitable practices mainstream
It’s time for an honest dialogue about ‘shifting the power’
If we are not careful, many of our efforts to “shift power” in international philanthropy will not actually shift anything. Over the past several years, philanthropy for international aid and dev
Localising Climate, Peace and Security: A Practical Step-by-Step Guidance Note for Local Peacebuilders
The GPPAC practical Step-by-Step Guide is a resource on how to document, assess, and address climate-related security risks at the local level. It outlines five steps to help local peacebuilders d
Localisation Performance Measurement Framework (LPMF)
The purpose of this Localisation Performance Measurement System (LPMF) is to evidence progress towards achieving localisation commitments. While its focus is on local and national actors, it is antic
NNGO Voices: Leader Perspectives on Locally-Led Development
The development sector is moving towards shifting power to local development, decolonizing aid, and building a more equitable development architecture. Funders, INGOs, NNGOs, and governments play cru
Gender, Cultural Identity, Conflict and Climate Change: Understanding the Relationships
Gender and social inequality, the climate crisis and conflict are three of the biggest challenges of our time. But despite clear connections, there is a gap in evidence about how all three interact i
The Future of Environmental Peacebuilding: Nurturing an Ecosystem for Peace – A White Paper and Compendium
The term ‘White Paper’ is typically used in government circles to denote a publicly available, balanced document designed to help readers make decisions. This white paper seeks to encourage debate an
South Meets North in Power Shift: A Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) Model
Following an extensive prototyping process by RINGO Lab members, Norsaac and Transform Trade have produced a new practical resource for those interested in adopting a more participatory way of workin
Rethinking Aid Financing: How Locally Led Organisations Are Funding Their Futures
During a wide-ranging panel moderated by The New Humanitarian on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last week, aid leaders described how local organisations are taking matters into their own ha
Challenging structural racism in the peacebuilding & humanitarian sector
In this week’s episode, Dylan Mathews talks us through Peace Direct’s journey as a Global North-based peacebuilding organisation. He reflects on the pivotal moment in which Peace Direct spoke to loca