Adopting Trust Based Philanthropy: Changing Narratives for a Vibrant Ecosystem
By Matilda Maseno, East Africa Philanthropy Network Over the past years, philanthropy has been less concerned with declining levels of trust, in comparison to the government and corporate sectors. However, increasing criticism and the more frequent appearance of obstacles are changing the game. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, trust has become a central…
contentmasterHow big and expedient is Big Data to the Civil Society Space?
Purity Mumo, East Africa Philanthropy Network Big data is an amalgamation of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data collected by organisations and that can be unearthed for information and used in tool learning projects, predictive modelling and other revolutionary analytic applications. Structured data is regularly in a systematised layout, has a clear-cut formation, abides by a…
Communications, an enabler of sound Advocacy
By Purity Mumo – East Africa Philanthropy Network Satisfactory communications is at the heart of effective advocacy. Communication and advocacy are closely linked: one cannot engage in any form of advocacy without some communication, and most communications are targeted at influencing opinions and decisions (Shaik 2012). Precisely, being heedful of the message, the audience and the…
Wetlands and Climate Change: Perspectives of a Female Pastoralist
Wetlands and Climate Change: Perspectives of a Female Pastoralist By Mike O’maera Wetlands are indispensable for human survival. The countless benefits or ecosystem services that they offer humanity, for instance, freshwater supply, food and building materials, biodiversity, flood control, groundwater recharge, and climate change mitigation make wetlands one of the world’s most productive environments. Further,…
Aligning Civil Society Organizations: A Media Engagement Perspective
Aligning Civil Society Organizations: A Media Engagement Perspective Purity Mumo – East Africa Philanthropy Network When media practitioners and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) join forces, investigations deepen and the impact on the society has a multiplier effect. To boot, media and Civil Society Organizations habitually experience similar challenges, especially in the milieus of shriveling the…
Communications, an enabler of sound Advocacy
Communications, an enabler of sound Advocacy By Purity Mumo – East Africa Philanthropy Network Satisfactory communications is at the heart of effective advocacy. Communication and advocacy are closely linked: one cannot engage in any form of advocacy without some communication, and most communications are targeted at influencing opinions and decisions (Shaik 2012). Precisely, being heedful…
Philanthropy and Changing Power Dynamics
Webinars and reports on shifting power, decolonizing aid, or transforming development are widespread. In this blog post, Matilda Maseno discusses the challenges, shifts, and decision-making arenas to be considered as philanthropy moves toward a new ecosystem based on philanthropic generosity, driven by shared values with those closest to the challenges driving social change.
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