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By Lauren Brathwaite

The power imbalance in philanthropy—often maintained by those without intimate knowledge of a community’s historical context, the needs on the ground, and the most urgent issues—spurs activists in marginalized communities, especially Black women and girls, to call for more input in determining what should be prioritized, how it should be funded, and who gets the money.

The forthcoming #ShiftThePower Global Summit, scheduled to convene in the vibrant city of Bogota from the 5th to the 7th of December 2024, offers a glimmer of hope in the realm of international development. This summit seeks to bring together a diverse array of global changemakers and pioneers from different parts of the world, representing various facets of international development, philanthropy, and civil society.