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 for a world where…...
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…...
AI and the Next Generation of Peacebuilders
As we enter into the era of artificial intelligence (AI), marked by developments like OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, we find ourselves at the intersection of profound innovation and potential global upheaval. With…...
Transform Philanthropy
The Philanthropy Transformation Initiative (PTI), conceptualised and hosted by WINGS, is a collective effort by philanthropy networks, advisories, support organisations, academic centres, and funders from around the world to challenge…...
‘Testing Ideas: More Symmetrical Financing for Peacebuilding’ with GPPAC & RFF
This session convened local peacebuilders and donors to pitch and test with the audience ideas on adjusting the role of intermediary organizations in the aid chain, so as to shift…...
Localising Climate, Peace & Security
This is a recording of the ConnexUs Thursday Talk panel discussion, “Localising Climate, Peace & Security: A Guidance Note for Local Peacebuilders,” featuring: Nqobile Moyo, Executive Director, Voices In the…...
Decolonising project management in the aid sector
Arbie Baguios from ActionAid UK shares his story from an aid project in Ethiopia which led him to think about how to follow through with proclaimed ideals of localisation and…...
The Decolonization of International Aid or the Decolonization of our Minds! Are they two sides of the same coin?
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…...
Living Decoloniality: Practical experiences of decoloniality throughout the aid sector
Join humanitarian professional, researcher and activist Carla Vitantonio on a journey exploring how coloniality is being challenged throughout the aid and humanitarian sector. Living Decoloniality: Practical experiences of decoloniality throughout…...
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…...