Certain ideological tensions often exist across the work of community philanthropy, women’s philanthropy & feminist philanthropy, inhibiting partnerships, the cross-pollination of practices & collective voice shiftthepower.org/2024/12/11/con… How can we build a "bigger us?" #ShiftThePower

We're excited to introduce the 2024 / 2025 #ShiftThePower Fellows: 15 global change-makers from 12 countries, representing varied efforts to transform communities & challenge existing power dynamics in #GlobalDev. globalfundcommunityfoundations.org/news/20242025f…

🚨 Still big news this new year. We're thrilled to unveil the 3rd Cohort of the #ShiftThePower Fellowship!🌍15 bold change-makers from 12 countries strengthening the weave to reimagine power in dev't, as we dream of a new future🌀✊🏾 #CommunityPhilanthropy shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

🌍✨ Meet Adior: Championing refugee rights & inclusion at Cohere, Adior is redefining partnerships in the humanitarian sector. With a focus on trust & agency, she explores how community philanthropy can truly #ShiftThePower within global devt🔥 shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

Meet Lena 🧘🏽‍♀️🤹🏽‍♀️: 🌍✨ As Bond's lead for anti-racism & decolonization, Lena has been reimagining the global development sector towards justice, equity, feminist leadership and collective care at its core. #ShiftThePower shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

Éva is a changemaker in Hungary, fostering grassroots transformation.🌱As a founding member of Local Threads CF, Éva is building active, and purpose-driven communities working together. Her research explores the power of collective purpose. #ShiftThePower shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

Here’s to a great year 🥳

Graciela Hopstein is a professor, researcher & advocate for social justice and democracy.🌎 With incredible leadership in philanthropy & grassroots development, her work maps how intersectional philanthropy fosters local solutions. #ShiftThePower shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

Meet Facundo: A visionary leader, always full of 🌞energy & driving sustainable change in rural Argentina. 🌾As Director of the Rural Communities Projects Bank, Facundo uses local co-design to empower communities. His work fosters resilience & knowledge-sharing. #ShiftThePower

Meet Doel: Senior Manager at Youth for Unity & Voluntary Action, India.🌍 With a focus on communications & partnerships for social justice, Doel is exploring how to strengthen community philanthropy & grassroots resource mobilization🌱 #ShiftThePower shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

🌍 Meet Kuria Hellen Kuria - MwenyeNchi 🇰🇪 from Kenya Community Development Foundation, an avid marathoner, based in Kenya, she champions locally-led philanthropy & advocacy for local orgs, striving to amplify community voices in devt.✨ She is committed to social movements & communities tackling systemic inequalities. #ShiftThePower

Meet Vica K. Larasati: Vica is the Co-Founder of Qbukatabu in Indonesia & a leader in feminist-queer activism. 🌸🏳️‍🌈 Vica’s work bridges art & social justice, focusing on knowledge management to strengthen movements & communities. Looking forward to Vica's insights #ShiftThePower

Meet Ntombi Mcoyi: Human Rights Programme Manager at Africa Unite, South Africa.🌍 With 14+ years in conflict mediation, Ntombi works with communities towards social cohesion. Her research tackles power, capitalist structures & communities #ShiftThePower shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

Meet Snehlata (Sneh) Nath: Co-founder of Keystone Foundation & a champion for eco-development among India’s communities.🌱🏔️ An award-winning activist, Sneh explores barriers to community-centered philanthropy & redefines success through participatory partnerships #ShiftThePower

Meet June Omune: Advocate & Grants Manager at Dignitas. Champion for participatory devt in Kenya. ⚖️🌍 Her work unlocks local philanthropy by bridging communities & social causes. Excited for her insights on reimagining equitable financing #ShiftThePower shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

Meet Era Shrestha: A development practitioner & board member of Tewa in Nepal. 🌸✊ Era champions social movements for marginalized communities & explores power dynamics in feminist organizations & funding ecosystems. #ShiftThePower shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

We're thrilled to share that Reos Partners will be part of the upcoming RINGO Gathering 2025—a powerful space to drive transformation in civil society! 📅 Join us on 11th & 12th February. 🔗 Learn more & register: hubs.li/Q032X_gV0 #ShiftThePower #SystemsChange #INGOs

Meet Karolina: Advocacy Manager for Ukraine’s National Network of Local Philanthropy Development. 🇺🇦✨ A comms expert, Karolina drives community-led initiatives & explores how local-INGO collaboration fosters solidarity & systemic change #ShiftThePower shiftthepower.org/2024/12/13/ann…

Meet Pham Truong Son: Director of the Tinh Than Foundation, Vietnam🇻🇳✨ With decades in community development, Son champions micro-credit for the urban poor, exploring strategies to shift from charity to community philanthropy amid shrinking civic space. #ShiftThePower

Hours of spontaneous conversations among strangers led to a profound realization. True power lies in shared experiences, working and doing development together, & figuring it out as a group. True power is not hierarchies shiftthepower.org/2025/01/20/shi… #ShiftThePower