What Shifting the Power Really Means: Reflections from the Frontlines of Grassroots Grant-making
When I first joined the Catalyst Fund programme under the Shift the Power initiative as part of the Research and Learning Coordination Team, I thought I understood what ‘shifting power’ meant. Like many others, I believed it was about giving money directly to local organisations and letting them run their projects. But after working closely […]
3 Pathways for Shifting Power in African Development Consultancy
Why Africa’s solutions must be led by those who breathe its complexities Imagine a $500,000 “sustainable agriculture” consultancy in Kenya, led by experts from Geneva who’ve never farmed in arid soil. Their report—filled with technical jargon and imported templates—gathers dust on a donor’s shelf. Meanwhile, local agronomists who know drought-resistant millet varieties weren’t even invited […]
Afrolingual Magazine Coordinator – Volunteer
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Shift The Power Program
We are proud to serve as the Research and Learning Coordinator for the Shifting the Power Programme (StP) — a groundbreaking 10-year initiative redefining development from the ground up. About the Programme The Shifting the Power Programme is a flagship partnership between Comic Relief and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). With a £60 […]
Call For Proposals Muna Kalati Language Learning Project
Muna Kalati App: Culturally rich, educationally fun! Preserving Language, Inspiring Culture, Empowering the Next Generation Muna Kalati is pleased to announce a call for proposals for its language learning project, designed to teach African languages to children through animations, songs, stories, and interactive videos. This initiative aims to revitalise and preserve Africa’s linguistic heritage. We […]
Call For Contributions – Afrolinguals 3rd Edition: Technology And Innovation In Africa’s Language Service Industry
Afrolinguals 3rd edition: Technology and innovations in Africa’s language service industry. Theme: Transforming Africa’s Linguistic Landscape Through Technology and Innovation The Editorial Team of Afrolinguals is pleased to announce a call for contributions for its 3rd edition , focusing on Language Technology and Innovations in the Language Service Industry across Africa. This edition aims […]
Navigating the Conflict Between Volume and Value in Interpretation Services
Navigating the Conflict Between Volume and Value in Interpretation Services A global tech company needs interpreters for back-to-back meetings across three time zones. To save money, they opt for the lowest-cost providers. The interpreters, juggling multiple assignments with little prep time, struggle to keep up. Miscommunication happens. Key details get lost. The client complains about […]