We're transforming aid — not by asking politely, but by building it differently.
Together with our members, we are shifting power, influencing global systems, designing locally led solutions, and learning in real time. This is how change becomes structural — and lasting.
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Movement Building
With more than 300 civil society organisations across 40+ countries, our strength lies in collective power. Through Localisation Labs and regional networks, members share strategies, build solidarity, and co-create solutions that reflect lived experience.
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Influencing
We ensure Global South leaders are not just in the room — but at the decision-making table. Through policy frameworks, direct engagement with donors, and advocacy at multilateral forums, we shift how power flows in the aid system.
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Solutions
We don’t just call for reform — we model it. Through innovative financing mechanisms and collaborative programmes, we demonstrate that local leadership delivers stronger, more accountable results.
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Learning & Evolving
We analyse what works and what needs to shift. Through collective insight, accountability systems, and open knowledge sharing, we strengthen strategies and influence broader systems change.
Featured stories
- September 22, 2026
EL PAIS: International cuts to development aid foreshadow profound changes to the system: ‘We are terrified of going back to the 1980s’
- July 31, 2026
THE GUARDIAN: A quarter of young Africans believe USAID cuts could be positive, survey finds
- June 29, 2026