Empowering Indigenous communities: The rise of Indigenous-Led Funds

In this analysis published in Alliance Magazine, IFIP’s Lourdes Inga and Winnie Kodi explore the growing role of Indigenous-Led Funds in reshaping philanthropy and advancing Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination. The article highlights how these funds help direct resources to Indigenous communities, strengthen community-led solutions, and challenge traditional funding models. It also emphasizes the importance of trust, flexible funding, and partnerships grounded in Indigenous rights, values, and the 5Rs of Indigenous philanthropy: Respect, Relationships, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Redistribution.