Trilled to see the launch of this Framework for Decolonizing Child & Youth Philanthropy! Congratulations to Elena Gillis and her team for their hard work. The process of shifting decision-making power, reshaping internal practices, and the overall journey of decolonizing philanthropy is undoubtedly challenging. However, this framework should ease the process as organizations navigate these important transformations. As Elena notes, the primary focus is on child and youth philanthropy, but I believe this framework contains principles of empowering local communities and promoting inclusive decision-making applicable to any organization engaging with diverse communities. The reflection questions in the companion workbook (page 15) are a great starting point for organizations to analyze their engagement with institutionalized power dynamics within the international development field. A remarkable step towards more equitable and community-driven approaches!
I am so proud to be able to share the Framework for Decolonizing Child & Youth Philanthropy - the outcome of a year-long partnership between DA Global and Elevate Children Funders Group. The framework was developed to support philanthropic organizations to practically make changes towards decolonizing their giving, internal practices, and culture - to enable truly locally led development by moving resources and decision-making power to the communities that philanthropy is meant to support. While this framework is focused on child and youth philanthropy, it is applicable for any philanthropic organization. I am hugely grateful for the stellar consulting team that I was able to work with and learn from, including Degan Ali, Ghazal Keshavarzian, Shreya Sen, and Isabella Jean. I am also thankful for the collaboration with sheela bowler in the development of the framework! It couldn't have happened without her leadership. Please do let me know if you want to learn more about the framework and how to use it for your work! https://lnkd.in/e5PQZT9A
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1yThank you for sharing, Alexia!