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Latest Posts
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Colonisation, Colonialism, Neocolonialism, and Coloniality
The concepts of colonisation, colonialism, neocolonialism, and coloniality are often used interchangeably, but they each carry distinct meanings and implications for our work. Understanding where they build off each other and where they diverge can help us design the best strategies to meet the right approach. Colonisation is a process where one nation or group
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Comparison: Types of Partnership
Use this infographic comparing transactional and transformative partnerships to better understand how you work with peer organisations, embedding a JEDI approach to your work and relationships, and reflect about how to deepen them in a respectful way. Transformative partnerships look to the long term and find ways for all partners to support each other to
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Understanding Power Better 4: A Decolonial Approach to Funding
Decolonising funding requires shifts in donor systems. Immediate actions include collaborating with intermediaries, advocating for organisational development, and seeking flexible funders to empower communities and redistribute resources effectively.
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Toolkit: Project Cycle Decision Gates
The project involves implementation, analysis, and reflection, guided by decision gates and MEALDPro principles, ensuring donor-friendly communication.
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How to: Inclusive Fundraising with Communities and Local Actors
Inclusive fundraising emphasizes collaboration with communities and NGOs to develop sustainable projects. It shifts focus from transactional approaches to shared goals, leveraging local resources and partnerships for funding initiatives.
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Participatory Grantmaking and Building a JEDI Culture
Participatory grantmaking (PGM) empowers communities in funding decisions, promoting justice and equity. It values local knowledge, diverse perspectives, and ongoing inclusion, reshaping systems to benefit marginalized groups effectively.
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Co-Designing and Equitable Partnerships
Creating spaces where all voices are valued requires intentionality and structured approaches. In codesigning, you’re not only making decisions together but doing so in ways that integrate diverse perspectives and knowledge systems. Human-Centred Design (HCD) and Design Thinking (DT) offer practical tools for co-design, encouraging empathy, inclusivity, and shared decision-making. Here’s how you can apply
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Transforming your Personal Practices to Shift Power
Meaningful change can start personally by transforming habits and mindsets. Reflexivity, collaboration, and prioritizing well-being can shift dynamics, inspire others, and create more equitable systems in society and organizations.
