Closing the Race Gap in Philanthropy Demands Radical Candour
We are excited to share this article by my friend and colleague, Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of SHOFCO. We decided to share this article from The Guardian in our blog this month because it tells the truth and makes plain the challenge for philanthropy: “as you fund and award white founders working in communities of colour (at home and abroad), ensure you apply the same level of recognition and support to leaders of colour who possess the same or greater skills and knowledge of their environment.” This is the challenge of being anti-racist and owning our own racist behaviors Read More
Walking with the Girl Child through the Shadows of COVID-19
When news about the local outbreak of infectious pneumonia of an unknown etiology hit headlines in December 2019, most here in Kenya viewed this with skepticism. Never Read More
Truth Telling – Ours to Do
Following George Floyd’s murder by police in Minneapolis, and the protests that ensued thereafter, some strange emails and texts started showing up on my phone. They went Read More
Mentor Mothers on the Frontlines: A Spotlight on m2m’s COVID19 Pivot
Greetings to you wherever you find yourself on the pandemic curve! Some places are beginning to open up, others are still in full or modified lock down. Read More
Guherekeza – LifeNet’s Pivot on the COVID-19 Frontlines
As this viral menace continues its spread around the world, we are so touched by the resiliency and nimbleness of so many of you, our partners, who Read More
Expect Nothing- Pandemic Reflections
Hello Partners & Friends, In this time of great uncertainty, I hope this message finds you well. IDF appreciates that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll Read More
It Should Not Be Impossible…
Happy New Year! I keep saying it even as January quickly passes us by. My daughter pointed it out yesterday: “Stop saying ‘happy new year’. 20 days Read More