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Are We Ready to Rank Participation in Investing?

“Best of” lists of impact-driven funds include some with participatory models – the overlaps can be revealing

Meg Massey
Are We Ready to Rank Participation in Investing?Are We Ready to Rank Participation in Investing?
Why Remittances Deserve a Seat at Philanthropy’s Table

ADN wants to transform remittances – from emergency relief to economic agency

Zohra Zori
Beyond the Wire Transfer: Why Remittances Deserve a Seat at Philanthropy’s TableBeyond the Wire Transfer: Why Remittances Deserve a Seat at Philanthropy’s Table
Guerrilla Foundation’s Coming of Age

As its governance evolves, Guerrilla Foundation is testing what it means to align grantmaking strategy with values

Anna Patton
Guerrilla Foundation’s Coming of AgeGuerrilla Foundation’s Coming of Age
Does Agroecology Funding Match Agroecology Needs?

Agroecology is gaining donors. But are movements gaining power?

Ben Wrobel and Maria Balcazar Tellez
agroecology, climate, food
Does Agroecology Funding Match Agroecology Needs?Does Agroecology Funding Match Agroecology Needs?
The Land Remembers As Communities Re-member Africa's Food Sovereignty

Agroecology and participatory funding are two sides of the same coin

Vincent Mwangi
agroecology, climate, food
The Land Remembers As Communities Re-member Africa's Food SovereigntyThe Land Remembers As Communities Re-member Africa's Food Sovereignty
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