Many of the qualities, attributes and skills possessed by effective humanitarian leaders are not unique to the sector. However, the operational context in which they are applied is unique, and this c ...
Innovation in Humanitarian Assistance – a Systematic Literature Review
The promise of innovation in humanitarian contexts has generated an expanding literature, from academics as well as practitioners. However, the field has become characterised by conceptual ambiguity ...
Transform Philanthropy
The Philanthropy Transformation Initiative (PTI), conceptualised and hosted by WINGS, is a collective effort by philanthropy networks, advisories, support organisations, academic centres, and funders ...
Inclusive philanthropy for inclusive development: A systems thinking approach
A critical dilemma confronting the global development sector is the persistent focus of philanthropy on merely addressing the symptoms of deep-seated social challenges, despite the abundance of resou ...
Peace Starts Here – The Global Movement for Local Peacebuilders.
Wednesday 31st January 2024: Today, a cohort of local peacebuilders from around the world launch Peace Starts Here, a global movement for peacebuilders. The campaigners are inviting people to sign a ...
Shifting Power Dynamics, Localization, and Decolonization: Implications for Community-based Peacebuilding
The success–or failure–of peace and development approaches hinge on power dynamics in our relationships with each other. The range of actors and entities critical to the success of peacebuilding and ...
Philanthropy 4.0: What Form of Giving Enables Transformative Change?
Faced with accelerating disruptions and social and environmental breakdowns, traditional forms of philanthropic giving may be less effective than they once were. Confronted with societal divisions, w ...
Practical approaches to dismantle structural racism in organisations
Part of our systems change work includes supporting our partners in addressing and dismantling structural racism in their organisational systems. Through this work, as well as our own internal organi ...
It takes all of us: Shifting power and decolonizing development
“This is not just for the Global South, but for our global survival,” Nana Afadzinu, Executive Director at West Africa Civil Society Institute (WASCI), told us as 700 people from 70+ countries gather ...
Unleashing the Power of Philanthropy for Inclusive Development
The time has come for philanthropy to fully leverage its distinct potential and unleash its capacity to cultivate a society that is just, equitable, and sustainable. While philanthropy has always pla ...