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SHIFTING FUNDING PRACTICES

SHIFTING FUNDING PRACTICES

Build and Share Power: Non-profits and movement leaders have traditionally not been present in rooms where governments and corporations make big structural decisions. This is especially true for black-, indigenous-, and people of color-led organisations, as well as those led by women, young people, and people with disabilities.  Funders can help re-balance these inequities. They can achieve this by sharing power with and building power for the social sector, giving more resources directly at the local level to organisations with local leadership and local ownership, and making more robust investments in organizations led by proximate leaders of color.  More inclusive decision-making structures and spaces need to be designed.

IDEAS TO ADVANCE LOCALIZATION

IDEAS TO ADVANCE LOCALIZATION

This article captures the full range of notes and ideas to address localization challenges, generated by workshop participants during brainstorming and small group discussions. The views and conclusions contained in this article are primarily those of non-USAID participants and should not be interpreted as representing the views, positions, or official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government.

CHALLENGES TO LOCALIZATION

CHALLENGES TO LOCALIZATION

This article captures the full range of notes and ideas about the challenges to localization, generated by workshop participants during brainstorming and small group discussions. The views and conclusions contained in this article are primarily those of non-USAID participants and should not be interpreted as representing the views, positions, or official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S.Government.

The Youth Cafés Report Of The 7th Eu-Africa Business Forum 2022.

The Youth Cafés Report Of The 7th Eu-Africa Business Forum 2022.

Excerpt Three From A Recent Interview With University College London | The Role Of The Kenyan Social Enterprises Ecosystems

Excerpt Three From A Recent Interview With University College London | The Role Of The Kenyan Social Enterprises Ecosystems

Earlier this year, The Youth Café was interviewed by Eliana Summer-Galai, a Masters student with the Institute of Global Prosperity at University College London (UCL). This interview was to provide insight into her research on the Kenyan Social Enterprise Ecosystem. This is the third post of the series on What do you think the role of the Kenyan SEE is?

Attending LEAP Africa's Youth Day Of Service Press Conference

Attending LEAP Africa's Youth Day Of Service Press Conference

The Youth Day of Service press conference that was held on the 22nd July 2021, aimed at providing deeper insight into the inspiration and strategic planning of the annual week long event held from 12th August to 18th August, to coincide with the International Youth Day. Representatives from The Youth Café attended the virtual press conference to show support as implementing partners for this years YDoS event.

Our Commitment: Giving Girls In East And Southern Africa A Voice And Securing Their Future

Our Commitment: Giving Girls In East And Southern Africa A Voice And Securing Their Future

The East and Southern African Commitment has been an essential regional framework to ensure the two key Ministries coordinate their commitment to adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights more efficiently while including other line Ministries, such as social affairs, gender and youth, as well as young people and civil society organizations, to deliver comprehensive sexuality education in and out of schools.

Planning A YALILearns Session? Keep These Three Tips In Mind.

Planning A YALILearns Session? Keep These Three Tips In Mind.

“During my Mandela Washington Fellowship in the United States, I experienced firsthand how individuals are respected and given equal opportunities irrespective of their disabilities,” Sunday says. “I realized: it’s time to teach our youth about their rights and how to demand them.”Sunday encourages young adults to volunteer to better understand themselves and what good they can do in the world.