By Rachel Smith, IFIP Program Coordinator “Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinctive spiritual relationship with their traditionally owned or otherwise occupied and used lands, territories,…
By Rachel Smith, IFIP Program Coordinator The [IPCC Climate Change and Land] report makes it clear that recognizing the rights of the world’s Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and the women…
By Joan Jamisolamin, Deputy Executive Director for the Philippines and Mekong Operations, The Samdhana Institute Recognition, respect, protection and fulfillment of Indigenous Peoples rights, specifically to their Indigenous Knowledge Systems…
By Claire Poelking, Program Associate, MacArthur Foundation “We continue to be frustrated by the lack of understanding about the tremendous importance of Cofán and campesino grassroots conservation activities.” Fundación para…
by Rucha Chitnis “The future of philanthropy is one centered on funding solutions that are led by communities most impacted by inequities. Indigenous philanthropy is a pathway to fund indigenous-led…
By Nittaya Saenbut, True Costs Initiative Throughout my career in sustainable development and now philanthropy, I’ve always wrestled with the concept of “capacity building.” It’s common to see the term…
IFIP will celebrate its 20-year anniversary and we are offering numerous opportunities to learn, engage or join our community. INDIGENOUS PHILANTHROPY SPECIAL FEATURE We are excited to announce Alliance Magazine’s…
Video created by Rucha Chitnis We are thrilled to launch our video, Reimagining Philanthropy, which highlights the critical need to indigenize philanthropy and support funds that are led by Indigenous Peoples…
By IFIP Staff Since the implementation of our strategic framework, IFIP’s global community is growing. This includes Indigenous-led funds that are shaping the thinking on ‘Indigenous and Intercultural Philanthropy’. These…