The report, Reclaiming Agency: Dreaming of a Decolonial Feminist Philanthropy in West Africa, explores the philanthropy landscape in West Africa through a decolonial feminist lens and contributes a West African perspective to dominant narratives on decolonising philanthropy
Philanthropy continues to face several challenges in its effort to collaborate with activists in the pursuit of Africa’s transformation and liberation agenda because of its colonial origins and continued legacies. Evidence shows that the current philanthropic landscape is inherently unable to create sufficient space for participation and/or co-creation in the process of conceiving its interventions …
Decolonising Efforts in Philanthropy: Experience Weaving Read More »
One of the legacies of colonialism is the narrative that African states are incapable of effecting inclusive and transformative impact without foreign aid, either in the form of multilateral and bilateral funding or from private foundations. Indeed, philanthropy has made important contributions to supporting efforts aimed at ensuring Africa’s political, economic and social transformation. Philanthropy’s …
Disrupting Colonial Legacies of Philanthropy in Africa Read More »
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