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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.

The Building Bridges Initiative(BBI) | Is There Anything New For Kenyan Youth?

The Building Bridges Initiative(BBI) | Is There Anything New For Kenyan Youth?

The theme of inclusivity as a justification of the BBI process featured some of the concerns of the young people in Kenya through selected representatives. Inadequate job opportunities, stringent barriers to entry into employment, and business, among others, are some of the issues raised as the causes of the widening gap of exclusion of the younger generation. On the other hand, the theme of shared prosperity suggested that the most pressing hindrance to intra-generational equity in Kenya is the lack of capacity to generate sufficient jobs and employment for the youth

How To Develop Business Resiliency During The COVID-19 Pandemic

How To Develop Business Resiliency During The COVID-19 Pandemic

It is a difficult task to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic as a business owner, as trade is unreliable, customers are less likely to visit in person, and there is a lack of demand for products; however, it is possible that by following these recommendations, you and your business can become resilient and flexible as the world begins to recover and rebuild.