Time to support Indigenous-led philanthropy
In this article, republished by Philanthropy Australia and first published in Alliance Magazine, IFIP explores why philanthropy must increase direct
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Philanthropic Funding to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
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Building on Indigenous Knowledge
In this feature published in Alliance Magazine, IFIP’s Lourdes Inga and Phrang Roy explore how Indigenous knowledge and leadership can
Indigenizing Philanthropy: Indigenous Led Funds
This article explores the role of Indigenous-led funds in transforming philanthropy by centering Indigenous Peoples’ leadership, knowledge, and self-determination in
Arctic Indigenous Fund Invests in Movement Making Across the Circumpolar North
I volunteered to share about our group because it brings me joy. My intention is to describe this experience from
Southeast Asia Forum on the Challenges and Opportunities with Indigenous Knowledge, Systems & Practices and Rights-based Sustainable Development
Recognition, respect, protection and fulfillment of Indigenous Peoples rights, specifically to their Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP), to maintain
Protecting the Ancestral Territory of the Cofán: Unrestricted Funds and Trust
“We continue to be frustrated by the lack of understanding about the tremendous importance of Cofán and campesino grassroots conservation
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
Learning is a Collaborative Journey: IFIP’s Learning Institute Convenes Funders to Amplify Indigenous Philanthropy
“The future of philanthropy is one centered on funding solutions that are led by communities most impacted by inequities. Indigenous
Why Funders Need Capacity Building
Throughout my career in sustainable development and now philanthropy, I’ve always wrestled with the concept of “capacity building.” It’s common
Skill-sharing on Grantmaking – A Journey in Engaged Indigenous Philanthropy
In 2018, during an informal meeting between Leila Salazar-López, Amazon Watch’s (AW) Executive Director; Lourdes Inga, Executive Director of International
Lessons in Listening: Guidance from Indigenous Leaders
The recent release of the grave UN assessment detailing the impact of humans on the earth’s ecosystem is another reminder