Community philanthropy movement challenges traditional development approaches. Check out GlobalFundCF new animated film which makes clear that - in the face of enormous, intractable global issues - the answer starts with local. #ShiftthePower #Giving youtu.be/K04sWjcKblQ

Making local development driven by grassroots civil society.

Refugees are capable of so much and yet Interventions focused on their livelihoods continue to be shaped with less input from them, making it hard to exploit their talents, imagination and knowledge.@rosenmugabe UNHCR News IRC #Makingitlocal

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When a community sets its own goals, it is able to effectively use its own strengths to develop more resilient networks for itself based on its own locally-defined interests.

Any giving that does not result in empowering communities is not giving but rather a process of give-in, where the recipient unknowingly gives in to the dis-empowerment that will inevitably result from such giving ZGF #ShiftThePower GlobalFundCF

United African Orphans and Widows Foundation (UAOWF)- Our partners in Iganga, have established Village Savings and Loans Associations, as pathways to local financial asset mobilization. We are excited to be co designing with them.Ronald Bette Patrick Jude Mugisha Karoline C

Looking to understand what #philanthropy looks like around the globe? New report from WINGS paints a picture of current trends and challenges worldwide. ow.ly/kBfe30inKDv

It's common to refer to small grassroots community based insitutions as lacking in capacity. Our partners at United Africa Orphans and Widows Fdn rock. Their office is cool. Emmanuel Kivanyuma

We have been supporting the cause by donating internet data and Over the Top Tax to allow Ugandans vote. We support her cause to end tenagage pregnancy. Hangout Foundation @PeaceWamukay Patrick Jude Mugisha Karoline C @rosenmugabe Wendy Richardson Vote now. #MissUganda missworld.com/#/vote.

As the year ends, we're thrilled to be supporting Uganda Youth Network with a Grants Management and Capacity Building facilitation for 10 of their sub contractors. Patrick Jude Mugisha Karoline C Wendy Richardson GlobalFundCF Emmanuel Kivanyuma

A participant faciliatating the process of their project intiation at the Grants Management Facilitation for Uganda Youth Network. Emmanuel Kivanyuma Wendy Richardson GlobalFundCF IFRAD Patrick Jude Mugisha Karoline C

First day of our support to Uganda Youth Network sub contractors finalized successfully. Looking forward to Day 2 Emmanuel Kivanyuma GlobalFundCF Patrick Jude Mugisha IFRAD Wendy Richardson Karoline C

Are you interested in contributing to the evidence base for community philanthropy and people-led development? If so, we're accepting your ideas for small research grants! More info available 👉bit.ly/2VWEBKb. #ShiftThePower #RedefinePhilanthropy

We are thrilled about a generous offer from GlobalFundCF to support vulnerable groups deal with COVID19 impact. Match the offer and be part of our learning in Uganda. Segal Family Foundation CivSource Africa IFRAD Emmanuel Kivanyuma Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa

We are delighted to be getting closer to a partnership with Okere City. We hope to learn from their experiences and support their match towards establishing a village bank, to complement the supermarket, school and health centre - all with local resources.

Out patners IFRAD are a classic example of how locally led institutions can respond timely and effectively. We are delighted to be part of your learning and service.