There’s only one thing people hate giving away more than money. Power!
But power is what it is all about. It’s the whole point of development. That's why you can't speak to ...
Looking in the mirror: Personal reflections on decolonizing aid
As we undertook this work, we came to appreciate the depth of our personal conditioning as well as that of ...
From Unicorn to Zebra: The transformation of ZGF
Unicorn organizations are extractive, ruthlessly competitive, and hierarchical in their relationships with others, especially local organisations, while zebras tend to ...
Measuring in complexity
On 9th May 2023, the Global Fund for Community Foundation hosted a meeting with Deepthy Menon in conversation with Barry ...
Community philanthropy changes mindsets in Ethiopia
In 2018 when Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came into power, there seemed to be renewed hope for the country when ...
Reflections on rooting collective care in systems change
I ended 2022 with a health scare and I have spent the majority of 2023 so far preoccupied with the ...
September: Transforming Philanthropy Month
A diverse, multifaceted movement aiming to promote greater visibility of the agendas and practices of community and social justice philanthropy ...
Human-centred mentorship in global health research: Are we ready to give what it takes?
Given its nature of being an interpersonal endeavour, the human-centred mentorship process is a complex array of responsibilities that requires ...
Applications are now open for the 2023 #ShiftThePower Fellowship!
Are you involved in exciting, trailblazing and experimental grassroots or community-led work? Are you interested in being part of broader ...
Why it’s time to #ShiftThePower – and why you should join us in Bogotá for the #ShiftThePower Global Summit!
Seven years have passed since the Global Summit on Community Philanthropy in Johannesburg where the hashtag #ShiftThePower emerged as a rallying cry ...
