Widening the Path: An Overview of Philanthropy’s Role in Supporting Indigenous Peoples

Go back Por: Entre Povos This report outlines the role of private philanthropy in supporting Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing the urgent need to expand funding, particularly for those in the Global South who face significant violence, dispossession, and exclusion. The Philanthropic Landscape Despite their critical role in global issues, Indigenous Peoples receive a negligible […]
Weaving realtionship-building with indigenous people in Asia

Regresar Por: Entre Povos Asian Indigenous Peoples (IPs) comprise the world’s largest Indigenous population, yet they lack the regional human rights charters and standardized oversight institutions found in other parts of the world. Despite headline global pledges for climate and conservation, direct funding reaching IPs remains miniscule. Current philanthropic models often rely on “projectification,” imposing heavy bureaucratic reporting […]
Philanthropy and Indigenous Peoples and Communities in Africa- Issues, Organizations and Opportunities

Regresar Por: Entre Povos Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in Africa face significant exclusion from mainstream philanthropy, with direct funding representing only a minimal fraction of support. Existing funding often fails to address the comprehensive, holistic needs of these communities, instead compartmentalizing support into narrow themes like environment or water.Key Challenges IPLCs experience systemic historical […]
An Uphill Road Philanthropy’s Relationship with Indigenous

Regresar Por: Entre Povos This summary outlines the evolving relationship between philanthropic organizations and Indigenous Peoples in Latin America and the Caribbean as detailed in “An Uphill Road.”Context and Evolution Historically, philanthropic engagement with Indigenous Peoples transitioned from colonial charity and “indigenism” to developmentalism. Current efforts are beginning to incorporate indigenous values such as reciprocity, […]
Anti-racist struggles and afro-descendant and indigenous leadership in pandemic times

Back Por: Entre Povos Juliet Hooker, a Professor of Political Science and Board member of the CCARC, highlights how the global COVID-19 pandemic has intersected with long-standing systemic crises, including racism, patriarchy, authoritarianism, and climate change. The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact The pandemic has exacerbated existing social inequalities, refuting the notion that society is “all in […]
Synthesis of Reflections and Proposals from IAT organizations

Regresar Por: Entre Povos This document synthesizes reflections and proposals from indigenous, Afro-descendant, traditional, and community (IAT+C) organizations associated with the BUILD-Ford Foundation Program. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, these organizations utilized virtual and semi-presential exchanges to foster cohesion, document experiences, and strengthen their strategic operations.Key Themes and Reflections Institutional and Organizational Strengthening: Organizations emphasize the need […]
Lessons learned from the collaboration and the exchange of the among IAT organizations

Regresar Por: Entre Povos This document aims to collect and share the exchange and communication practices between indigenous, Afro-descendant, traditional and community-based organizations (IAT) found andused during the project: “Recognizing our practices and knowledge from different perspectives, interests and ways of learning” in the framework of its objectives, initial strategy, and adapta-tion to the COVID-19 […]
Pandemia, crisis global y fortalecimiento de las voces de mujeres y jóvenes

Regresar Por: Entre Povos Este informe analiza el impacto desproporcionado de la pandemia de COVID-19 en las comunidades indígenas y afrodescendientes (PIA), enfatizando cómo las desigualdades sistémicas preexistentes y las fallas estatales profundizaron la crisis para estos grupos. Impactos clave de la pandemia Salud y saneamiento: las comunidades PIA enfrentaron altos riesgos de infección debido […]
Searching for answers to common challenges

Regresar Por: Entre Povos Synthesis of Reflections and Proposals from Indigenous, Afro-descendant, Traditional, and Community Organizationsassociated with the BUILD-Ford Foundation Program This document emerged from a sustained process of listening, collaborative analysis, and community validation that accompanied meetings and work cycles between 2019 and 2022. Key Challenges Identified The organizations highlighted several systemic and persistent […]
Relationship-Building with

Regresar Por: Entre Povos Síntese de Reflexões e Propostas de Organizações Indígenas, Afrodescendentes, Tradicionais e Comunitáriasassociadas ao Programa BUILD-Ford Foundation Este documento surgiu de um processo contínuo de escuta, análise colaborativa e validação comunitária que acompanhou reuniões e ciclos de trabalho entre 2019 e 2022. Principais Desafios Identificados As organizações destacaram diversos obstáculos sistêmicos persistentes: […]