🌍 From the frontlines of deforestation to the shores threatened by rising sea levels, #GlobalSouth communities face daily struggles to protect their land, livelihoods, and way of life. Yet, their resilience is often overlooked in mainstream conversations about climate action.

🚨 NEW: Equitable Humanitarian Crisis Response in Syria 🚨 We worked with The Aid Fund for Northern Syria to develop a strategy for delivering more aid locally. As a result — AFNS will provide a full pass through of overheads to grassroots organizations. thesharetrust.org/s/SyriaFlyer_O…

"If 25% of the US$54 billion of donations that the UN and INGOs receive annually would be shifted to 9 local intermediaries, this would equate to cost savings of US$4.3 billion per year." — via Clingendael Institute, Erwin van Veen citing Passing the Buck clingendael.org/publication/ho…

We're diving deep to understand the effectiveness of a coalition-led model in delivering humanitarian assistance during crises in Adamawa State in Nigeria 🚀 (1/4)

Amazing panel of three powerful women humanitarians from Save the Children US Oxfam International ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social at InterAction with recommendations in line with our research & we love to see it! 1⃣UN full pass through of ICRs 2⃣More use of pooled funds for local actors

“Hundreds of millions of extra dollars would be released for relief & reconstruction in war-affected Ukraine if aid programs were delivered by local organizations.” Devex highlights our most recent analysis of the world's largest pooled fund in Ukraine devex.com/news/donors-co…

From dynamic workshops to collaborative planning sessions, we've set the stage for real change. The energy and commitment from all the coalitions have been truly inspiring! #TransboundaryCoalitions #TransboundaryLearning #LocalisationInAction #EmpoweringLocalVoices

Mark your calendar! USAID’s Local Capacity Strengthening Learning and Feedback Virtual Forum is kicking off on Oct. 1. Save the date and check back for updates to the schedule. #LocallyLed usaid.gov/local-capacity…

NEW: Our Passing the Buck analysis in Nigeria shows that shifting aid from international to local organizations could save up to $30.4 million, a cost efficiency of 18.9% 👇

Locally led development co-operation requires tailored pathways that respect local context & foster sustainable, inclusive change. We're grateful to have contributed to this report showcasing how different DAC members can adapt to changing circumstances. oecd.org/en/publication…

HAPPENING TOMORROW! Join us with Warande & OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives on our joint work highlighting how development providers can enable locally led development though their policies, financing, delivery mechanisms and equitable partnerships Register➡️meetoecd1.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

NEW: As Grand Bargain leaders meet this week, they MUST double down on their commitment to change the way government, U.N., and international NGO funding gets to local organizations. Read our op-ed in Devex with Refugees International's Hardin Lang: devex.com/news/opinion-t…

📣 Passing the Buck: The Economics of Localizing Aid Join The Share Trust for an in-depth exploration of how localised funding practices can drive impactful, cost-efficient change. Book your spot: buff.ly/3UR3RSh

We’re thrilled to share that Grant Stephen, Co-Founder & CEO of bPrescient, has stepped up to support The Share Trust and our mission to reduce human suffering. 💛 Grant’s commitment is providing a $20,000 match, but we can’t do it without YOU. Donate: thesharetrust.org/constellation-…

We have a special opportunity to match each donation that comes into the Share Trust with $20,000, and ignite hope this giving season, but we only have until December 31st. You can help us get there. Together, we're building a brighter world. 💖 thesharetrust.org/constellation-…

Good luck to our brilliant musicians and choir who have begun their musical tour of Belgium! 🇧🇪🎵🇧🇪🎶🇧🇪#WeAreNewstead Music at Newstead Wood School United Music

Amazing first concert for our Belgian musical tour at Sint-Michielskerk in Ghent! #WeAreNewstead

United Music The Magic Flute on tour. First stop Ghent Newstead Wood School

Finale in De Panne Newstead Wood School United Music

A few more duets from Newstead Wood School's A Night at the Musicals: Shallow, City of Stars, Seventeen and I Dreamed A Dream