Root Change poster at the #ShiftThePower Summit. How does Peer-Driven Change model work to shift the power?

Excited to be at #ShiftThePower Summit, where change-makers unite to redefine possibilities! The energy is electric as the summit kicks off – ready to be inspired, share ideas, and amplify voices that truly shift the power!

What is the Peer Driven Change model? An ecosystem approach that centers on lived experiences of individuals & families. There's no intervention, no outside agenda, and no capacity assessment. #ShiftThePower #RoadtoBogota

Root Change Malawi Liaison @mysonjambo attended Lilongwe's Recognizing CSO Efforts Towards #ShiftThePower Conference, organized by @TilitonseF. Over 40 CSOs came together to champion community-driven development. Exciting times as they prep for the #STP Summit in Bogota!

Check out The Nation's interview with Myson Jambo, our CII Malawi Liaison, as he discusses the power of the peer-driven change model & how it connects to Malawi's development agenda & addresses gaps in traditional aid. Read more here about CII-Malawi: ow.ly/k8Xg50PjPEs

RC launched the 1st site for Community Independence Initiative in #Malawi, engaging 50 families in Zomba district. They'll track successes & challenges, uplift each other, & replicate positive stories. With capital investments, these families will achieve amazing things together!

We teamed up with @RedCrossYouthKE to explore networks' impact on youth workforce development. Over the next 6 months, we'll be diving deep into this topic and learning alongside youth from Kisumu, Kenya. @IREXintl #YouthExcel

Our liaison in #Malawi, Myson Jambo, is working with communities affected by #CycloneFreddy. He's already delivered aid to +100 families, but more are still in need. Please support him by donating to this campaign: ow.ly/CCaT50NMg1M

It was an exciting journey with our 2022 cohort of fellows. Looking forward to this conversation with these changemakers who brought unique standpoints to the inspiring & dynamic #ShiftThePower movement. @globalfundcf

"A 'gender neutral' approach coming from a goal of no genderbased discrimination, ironically results discriminatory for women, since it reinforces the dominant model of social inequity." Report by Ellas on philanthropy & gender. ow.ly/MG3L50MJ8A2 ow.ly/XooV50MJ8p9

The USAID Youth Excel program is looking to recruit a Kenyan-based Consortium partner to support youth-led/youth-serving orgs around the globe and #youth networks in Kisumu. Application deadline: 01/26/2023. More info--> ow.ly/wGXJ50Mke0C @IREXintl @USAID @ExcelYouth

This excellent resource on #AdaptiveManagement by @_DTGlobal identifies key elements to AM and focuses on how to make it practical.➡️ ow.ly/3jR150LIr6S

Over the last six months, three teams of local CSOs in Cambodia have been practicing their skills in pitching innovative solutions, forming partnerships with peer colleagues, designing experiments, & adapting ideas based on lessons learned. Read more here ow.ly/AWqk50L88vb

We all stumble over our words sometimes. Check out this resource from @APA to make sure you’re up to speed on #equity, #diversity & inclusion definitions, alternatives & history: ow.ly/umOj50L6SGK

Join us on #InternationalDayofPeace, Wed, Sep 21 from 10:30am-12 pm EST for a conversation with youth advocates & adult practitioners on how to ensure young people are included within decision-making processes on issues that affect them. ow.ly/Hxk950KNTKw @ExcelYouth

As part of a Social Lab under the @USAID @CloudburstGroup #CSOs in Cambodia share ideas for peer collaboration - a youth festival, a social enterprise, and cross-sector joint proposals.

In a virtual get-together ICONs from #Kenya & #Guatemala shared their experiences and learned about each other's contexts and work. #Youth #YouthExcel @USAID @IREXintl