What is power shifting and why does it matter? In this series we explore power shifting in development and the effect that power has on every aspect of it – from funding to programmes to impact. The series seeks to add to discussions that are challenging traditional, top-down development, where young people and communities are reduced to ‘beneficiaries’ instead individuals capable of leading development. Our contributors will look at the question from different perspectives and different aspects of development.
Leveraging storytelling’s transformative power for power shifting can help young people make positive change in their communities says Kristeena Monteith
Over the last few years, youth …
If humanitarian workers are to fully realise their commitments to shared humanity, compassion and solidarity, they must confront the power imbalances created by language barriers, …
Gennie Allcott, global communications coordinator for Restless Development, met with Nader, the director of the Bethlehem branch of YMCA in Palestine to discuss the organisation’s …
The disruption caused by COVID19 is a chance to forge new ways of working, that put accountability practices and decentralised organisation at their heart, says …
To create meaningful change in the world we need a new generation of leaders, and a new model of leadership, they’re already out there they …
The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the weaknesses of a neocolonial development sector and providing an opportunity to decolonise development and restore power to overshadowed local …
George Floyd’s death and other manifestations of inequality and injustice in the Global South, and how we deal with them have critical lessons to teach …
Young researchers, like Emmanuel, are shifting power by shining a light on youth civil society organisations, the work they are doing and the challenges they …
Mialy is a young researcher from Madagascar. She’s been speaking to youth civil society organisations about the challenges they’re facing, as part of the Development …
Reflections on power and revolutionary change
Feminism teaches us to interrogate our own bias, power and complicity in unjust social structures – philanthropy stands to learn …
By now, very few parts of the world are yet to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The outbreak is causing new problems and exacerbating existing …
Gender equality and sustainable growth, will not be achieved in India, or anywhere else, until women have equal economic opportunity, says Deepshikha Chhetri.
Women’s Economic …
Gemma Graham, Restless Development’s Business Director, answers this question with four power-shifting steps that philanthropists can take, so that young people and their communities define …
From Ebola to climate change, at local, national and international levels, youth leadership is changing the world, says Lily Mackow-McGuire.
My sister is 16. She goes …