Root Change @RootChange
Root Change designs the products, technologies, and interactive experiences that help people discover and invest in their own solutions. rootchange.org Washington D.C. Joined November 2010-
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USAID aims for 25% funding to local organizations by 2025, but its narrow definition of "local" tilts the scales. @oxfamgb calls on @USAID to commit itself to funding and supporting genuinely local organizations. ow.ly/R38550Qy0ck
Keeping the warm memories of Bogotá & the #ShiftThePower Global Summit alive with this next blog from @taisiqueira_ of @CIVICUSalliance. Quoting @romainmurphy she begins her reflections: "Imagine if the Haitian revolutionaries had to write a proposal?" globalfundcommunityfoundations.org/blog/imagine-i…
Root Change is hiring! For more information and application guidance click here: ow.ly/r9TC50Qt4Gh
I couldn't end the year without sharing this accomplishment! I am elated to share that, after a rewarding 10-week engagement (July 25 - September 28, 2023) at the Research-to-Change Mentorship Academy (R2CMA) under the United States Agency for International Development's Youth
Check out the step-by-step guides for civil society, bilateral donors, INGOs, and intermediaries for decolonising collaborations in humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development. ow.ly/1Z0350QkcqG #decolonizeaid
Introducing Nzeru Zathu Newsflash—an impactful newsletter highlighting youth development in #Malawi. Discover compelling stories, diverse experiences, and opportunities shaping youth leadership. Dive into our first edition here: bit.ly/3RlL1QP #YouthExcel
🗓️SAVE THE DATE! 📢Calling all advisors from the majority world and #INGOs wanting to #decolonise their practice! You are invited to the launch of the #Decolonising Advisory #Community at the RINGO Community Gathering on 31st January, 13:00 GMT. tinyurl.com/ringoDAC
"Let's not look at communities as being voiceless. Everyone has got a voice. The problem is that only a few of us have the mic.” #ShiftThePower
"Let's not look at communities as being voiceless. Everyone has got a voice. The problem is that only a few of us have the mic.” #ShiftThePower
Root Change poster at the #ShiftThePower Summit. How does Peer-Driven Change model work to shift the power?
To effect social change you need to seed power, not seize power.” Ambika Salkunanathan, Neelam Tiruchelvam Trust. @ambikasat #ShiftThePower
@USAID Through IDEA, under the lead of @EDCtweets, we will work with @RootChange, @WIHERllc, @cbmWorldwide, @CLEARGlobalOrg, @WeAreGCM, @HelpAge, @ILGAWORLD, @RESCUEorg, @Keystone_KHS and @WID_org 🤝
The Community Independence Initiative (CII) in Zomba, Malawi, is sparking a revolution of positive change! Launched by Root Change in June, CII has empowered 50 families in a peer-driven model, showcasing talents, strengths, and resourcefulness. ow.ly/xYOE50QfCzx
Excited to be at #ShiftThePower Summit, where change-makers unite to redefine possibilities! The energy is electric as the summit kicks off – ready to be inspired, share ideas, and amplify voices that truly shift the power!
Root Change is excited to join @EDCtweets as the lead for organizational and technical capacity strengthening of local partners on the USAID #IDEA project! @WIHERllc @cbmWorldwide @CLEARGlobalOrg @MinorityRights @WeAreGCM @HelpAge @ILGAWORLD @RESCUEorg @KHSInternationl
Root Change is excited to join @EDCtweets as the lead for organizational and technical capacity strengthening of local partners on the USAID #IDEA project! @WIHERllc @cbmWorldwide @CLEARGlobalOrg @MinorityRights @WeAreGCM @HelpAge @ILGAWORLD @RESCUEorg @KHSInternationl
What is the Peer Driven Change model? An ecosystem approach that centers on lived experiences of individuals & families. There's no intervention, no outside agenda, and no capacity assessment. #ShiftThePower #RoadtoBogota
Global South’s set of organizations knows better. They understand the need for #ShiftThePower better than the north and therefore they must be in control. @TilitonseF #ShiftThePower #RoadtoBogota
Starting now!
A community of 50 families in Malawi 🇲🇼 is experimenting with Peer-Driven Change. Join this weaving conversation today on the #RoadToBogotá to learn whats working & the experiences/insights that have come out of it shiftthepowersummit.org/upcoming-weavi… @RootChange @TilitonseF #ShiftThePower
Just one day left! Tomorrow, Nov 28, 9 am EST, join us for an online discussion on shifting power at the country level. Learn from Malawi's experiences before the Global #ShiftThePower Summit. ow.ly/cMgg50Q9Ut6 @TilitonseF @globalfundcf
Exciting news! Join us on Nov 28, 9 am EST for an online discussion on "Breaking Through: Shifting Power at the Country Level." Explore insights from Malawi's #ShiftThePower agenda & a community in Peer-Driven Change.Register now! ow.ly/mACz50Q9U9e @TilitonseF @globalfundcf

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