Justice is Key to Real Social Progress (Indigenous Philanthropy Issue)

This article, featured in Alliance Magazine’s March 2020 issue, explores a conversation between Lourdes Inga of the International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) and Darren Walker, former president of the Ford Foundation, on why justice and Indigenous leadership are essential to meaningful social progress. They discuss the need for philanthropy to move beyond traditional charity models by respecting Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination, addressing power imbalances, and directing resources toward Indigenous-led organizations and priorities. The conversation calls for more equitable partnerships that recognize Indigenous Peoples as leaders in creating lasting social change.