🌍✨ We’re excited to share highlights from the 2024 Elevate Children Funders Group AGM, held this past June in Nairobi, Kenya! This gathering was a pivotal moment for ECFG, with funders, young leaders, and community changemakers coming together to explore the powerful synchronicities that drive our collective impact for children. We truly are "better together"! We invite you to dive into our AGM microsite, where you’ll find detailed summaries, insightful videos, and valuable resources that capture the essence of our gathering. Throughout our time together, we engaged in meaningful discussions that centered around youth empowerment and the urgent need to shift the landscape of philanthropy. With inspiring contributions from the Youth for Impactful Philanthropy (YIP) Fellows and collaborative sessions with the Global Early Childhood Funders (GECF), we fostered connections that will carry our mission forward. Whether you were with us in Nairobi or in spirit, let’s continue the dialogue and take collective action toward a more just and equitable future for all children. 👉 Explore the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/g3WgWqBp
Elevate Children Funders Group
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The leading global network of funders focused exclusively on the wellbeing and rights of children and youth.
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Elevate Children Funders Group is a global consortium of philanthropic organizations committed to advancing philanthropy in support of youth facing adversity. Our mission is to elevate the importance of investing in children and youth as a primary means of achieving sustainable human, social and economic development, all of which are critical to furthering global human rights, peace and security. As a platform for raising the philanthropic field through shared best practices, elevated grantcraft and pooled efforts, ECFG works on the premise that it is “better together” and that the sum of the parts can drive greater sustainable change than the work of individual foundations in any given field. Please note: All insights, views, and resources shared are done so in an effort to offer diverse perspectives and information to ECFG members and partners. Posts do not necessarily represent the views of any member organization.
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Maureen Greenwood-Basken (She/Her)
Program Director, Global Children's Rights- Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
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Secretary General at ChildFund Alliance
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📢 We’re excited to share a resource from the Global Resilience Fund that offers valuable insights into activist-led accompaniment 🌍 💡 Sprouting Our Collective Wisdom: Activist-Led Accompaniment Lessons from the Global Resilience Fund highlights the transformative power of walking alongside feminist movements—centering the needs, realities, and leadership of girls and young activists as they drive social justice and feminist liberation. This report provides lessons from the early work of the Global Resilience Fund, offering guidance on how to effectively engage in / deepen approaches to activist-led accompaniment in philanthropy, especially in times of crisis. 🔗 Check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/giFaUNvs #YouthLeadership #FeministMovements #Philanthropy #ParticipatoryPhilanthropy #TrustBasedPhilanthropy
With a deep understanding that feminist humanitarian collectives often need more than money to build resilience amid escalating crises, we share this resource with insights for activist-led accompaniment 🌱 #Resource 📢 Sprouting Our Collective Wisdom: Activist-Led Accompaniment Lessons from the Global Resilience Fund 🌍 https://lnkd.in/esRU_jaW ✨ This report dives into the powerful and transformative process of accompaniment—walking side by side toward feminist liberation and social justice, with a grantee partner's needs, realities, and expertise front and center. Rooted in the principles of trust and solidarity, it highlights the importance of centering the vision and leadership of girls and young activists in creating pathways for social justice and feminist liberation. It serves as a guide for others seeking to engage in or deepen their approach to activist-led accompaniment 🌺 This resource draws lessons from the first years of the Global Resilience Fund, sparked and sustained by Purposeful, in collaboration with Women Win and over 20 diverse partners from the feminist ecosystem. The Global Resilience Fund is working with and for girls and young feminists responding to crises. Join us in supporting and resourcing their vital efforts ✨📢 📝 This report was co-written by Dani Prisacariu (they/them), Jody Myrum, Laura Vergara, and Ruby Johnson . With the support of Rosa Bransky, Evdokia Romanova, Gloria María Rosales Peña, Subina Pariyar, Marija Jakovljević, Ariane Corniani, Rochelle Jones, and illustrator-designer Shreya Gupta.
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🌍✨ Highlighting the partnership between The Global Resilience Fund and INUA KIKE, a group led by young feminists in Kenya, as they respond to community crises with innovation and compassion. 💪 INUA KIKE is providing emergency relief to families impacted by recent floods, government-mandated demolitions, and mass civil protests met with deadly repression. Their approach is holistic, addressing not just immediate needs but long-term support through psychosocial care and economic empowerment for women and girls. These young leaders are showing what's possible when communities are empowered to create their own solutions! 🙌 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2UFwDmn #YouthLeadership #FeministFund #CommunityLedChange #ECFG #ShiftingPower #Philanthropy
Young feminists responding to their community's crises bring a much-needed holistic approach ✨ INUA KIKE, a group led by young feminists in Kenya, shared their transformative approach to providing emergency relief to families affected by recent floods, government-mandated demolition of homes, and mass civil protests followed by deadly repression: "Recognizing the growing needs in our community, we allocated part of the grant to address the aftermath of the nationwide floods and the demolition of structures along the Nairobi River, following a government directive. So far, we've been able to reach 160 families in urban informal settlements like Mathare, Baba Dogo, and Korogocho, providing much-needed relief. Additionally, we've expanded our support for women and girls running small businesses during these harsh economic times. Through our ongoing interactions, we continue to identify those in critical need of psychosocial support. We have been implementing one-week psychological support sessions, with follow-up monitoring to ensure progress. These sessions have been vital in providing healing and emotional relief for those deeply affected. Moreover, we continue to enroll adolescents from these families in our Girls Rising Nairobi Project. A project that creates safe spaces to empower girls and ensures they receive the support necessary to thrive. Our work continues, and we remain committed to uplifting vulnerable communities across Nairobi and beyond." Join us in supporting and amplifying the transformative crisis response efforts led by girls and young feminists 📢 https://lnkd.in/e2UFwDmn
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🌟 At ECFG, we believe our work is most effective and impactful when it centers the perspectives of those we aim to serve. To elevate child and youth issues within philanthropy, we must also elevate the voices of young people themselves. Over the past year, the ECFG Secretariat has been exploring ways to actively integrate youth perspectives into our initiatives and provide our members with opportunities to do the same. With that, we’re thrilled to introduce the five incredible new members of the ECFG ecosystem: Kamori O., Daira Velasquez Fonseca, Evie Prokesh, Brian King, and Tasimba Andrew—our inaugural Youth for Impactful Philanthropy (YIP) Fellows! 🎉 The YIP Fellowship is designed for passionate young leaders and activists eager to drive change in philanthropy. We recognize the challenges many funders face in engaging youth in decision-making, and our hope is that this program will bridge that gap, creating pathways for increased youth representation and fostering intergenerational collaboration. With over 300 applications from youth leaders worldwide, the response underscores the need for this program. Since May, these remarkable fellows have been co-designing the fellowship and sharing their insights with the ECFG Secretariat. Over the next six months, they will integrate into our network, sharing their expertise with ECFG members and amplifying youth voices in the philanthropic community. The YIP fellows are co-leading our Child and Youth Participation Working Group and collaborating with ECFG members on various projects aligned with their interests. Interested in learning more? Visit our website and click through their photos to explore their focus areas and find out how you can get involved! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ga6CrKrV #YouthLeadership #Philanthropy #ECFG #YouthForImpactfulPhilanthropy #Empowerment #IntergenerationalCollaboration
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ECFG member Global Fund for Children is hiring for a Deputy Vice President of Programs role. Might it be the role for you or someone you know? Help spread the word!
🚨 We're hiring! Global Fund for Children is seeking a Deputy Vice President of Programs to join our mission-driven team. If you're passionate about community-led social change, children’s rights, and global collaboration, we want to hear from you! 💼 Location: Global South, Worldwide 📅 Apply by October 27, 2024 Learn more about the role: https://bit.ly/3ZOYYfS Apply here: https://bit.ly/47XivNa
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📢 Our October Newsletter is out! 📢 In this issue, we’re thrilled to spotlight the Youth for Impactful Philanthropy (YIP) Fellows—an inspiring group of young leaders reshaping the future of philanthropy. 🌍✨ These changemakers are leading the charge on youth power and decision-making, showing us what’s possible when we invest in the next generation. 🙌💥 We’ve also included valuable tools and resources to help amplify youth power in philanthropy. Whether you're looking to shift power, support youth-led movements, or learn how young leaders are driving change, we've got you covered! 🛠️💡 🔗 Check out the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gqhCTAGU 👉 Sign up for our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gKTsCHGk #YouthLeadership #YouthPower #Philanthropy #ShiftingPower #ImpactfulPhilanthropy #NextGenLeaders #YIPFellows #CollectiveImpact #Changemakers #ECFG
Elevate Children Funders Group Newsletter: October 2024
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We are on the lookout for a new role at GFC - our first ever Deputy VP of Programs! Please find out more about the role by clicking on the link below!
We are looking for a Deputy Vice President of Programs! This is a key role deeply involved in advancing Global Fund for Children's mission. Link to more detail below.
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Join our next Solidarity Youth Club Session as we explore the dynamics between youth-focused donors and funders. 🙌 This is your chance to understand how these partnerships work and what it means for the future of youth-led change! 🚀 We’ll be discussing key questions like: 🔸 Why should we trust them? 🔸 Why do they need us? 🔸 Why do we need them? 🗓 Date: Monday, October 14 ⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. GMT #YouthEmpowerment #FundingForYouth #YouthLeadership #WeTrustYouth CHOICE for Youth & Sexuality Copper Rose Zambia Green Girls Platform IYAFP ¿Y yo, por qué no? Children's Rights Innovation Fund (CRIF)
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Over the past 3 months, 10 young leaders from around the world have conducted research for this year’s State of Youth Civil Society: Resourcing Youth Power to Thrive! They continue to find that young people are leading the charge in both local and global development, yet face significant funding gaps. This research asks: 🔍 How can youth-led initiatives be effectively resourced? 💡 What funding strategies can ensure the longevity of these initiatives? 📊 How can we accurately measure their impact and sustainability? Dive into the powerful stories of resilience, as young people reshape funding relationships, foster trust, and build meaningful partnerships with donors: https://lnkd.in/gvfhaYnp
🚨 Announcing this year’s State of Youth Civil Society: Resourcing Youth Power to Thrive! 🚨 Young people are leading the charge in both local and global development, yet they still face significant funding gaps. Over the past 3 months, 10 young leaders from around the world—from Australia to Zimbabwe—have conducted intensive research to address key questions: 🔍 How can youth-led initiatives be effectively resourced? 💡 What funding strategies can ensure the longevity of these initiatives? 📊 How can we accurately measure their impact and sustainability? The findings reveal that re-granting models and equitable approaches to philanthropy are transformative for youth-led organizations. However, there’s an urgent need to simplify grant processes and address imbalances in the funding system. ✨ Dive into the insights from young researchers across 10 countries. Get inspired by their powerful stories of resilience, as they reshape funding relationships, foster trust, and build meaningful partnerships with donors https://lnkd.in/gvfhaYnp
State of Youth Civil Society 2024: Resourcing Youth Power To Thrive - Restless Development
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🌐 Family for Every Child launches the first ever #GlobalKinshipCareWeek to raise awareness of #KinshipCare and the role that it plays in society. This week grassroots organisations are advocating for more and better support for Kinship Care on a global scale. Read about this growing campaign here 🔗 https://buff.ly/4gXZJcL #KinshipCareWeek #KinshipCare #SupportKinshipCare
🚨 #GlobalKinshipCareWeek is here – so what does this mean? 🚸 It means that we are joining together with over 20 organisations to advocate for better support for Kinship Care on a global scale. 📝 It means that we are using our global guidance paper to advocate for policy changes and system reform. 🌐 It means that we're calling YOU to join us in raising awareness of #KinshipCare and the role that it plays in society. Share our posts, follow our members and get involved. Read about this growing campaign here 🔗 https://buff.ly/4gXZJcL ...and help us spread the word by sharing our #GlobalKinshipCareWeek posts this week! #KinshipCareWeek #KinshipCare #SupportKinshipCare #FamilyForEveryChild #GlobalCampaign #ChangemakersForChildren #TogetherForChange #CallToAction #CallForChange Farm Orphan Support Trust_ Voice of children Challenging Heights Children in Distress Network (CINDI) Pendekezo Letu Terra Dos Homens CONACMI ONG Children and Families Across Borders