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New Book: Community-led Development in Practice
We are excited to announce the release of a new edited volume that brings together the insights of over 30 experts – from seasoned community practitioners to respected scholars – from around the globe. The book has been released by Routledge. Key features of the book include: The volume is edited by Elene Cloete (Outreach…
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Majority World Voice: How to Organise Inclusive Events
A guidance document from local actors on designing events on locally-led development, with local actors, by local actors, and for local actors. Since November 2023, over 1800 Majority World actors and community-based organizations have come together in one voice to lay out what inclusion would look like for convenings on locally-led development. INGOs and funders…
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Voices of The Decade: Rowlands Kaotcha
For the past decade, MCLD’s work has been shaped by incredible people. Voices of the Decade is a new interview series featuring the leaders, partners, and changemakers who helped build our community. Their answers are human, thoughtful, and an encouraging reminder of MCLD’s impact. This second interview features Rowlands Kaotcha, President and CEO of The…
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Communities Know Best: Reflections from the Kenya Launch of Community-Led in Practice
Reflections by MCLD’s Cathy Amenya On Friday, 27 February, MCLD Kenya and the Aga Khan Foundation hosted the launch of Community-Led in Practice: We Power Our Own Change, published by Routledge. The volume brings together contributions from over 30 practitioners, academics, NGO leaders, and community leaders from across the globe, offering practical guidance on centering…
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MDLC está creciendo en Colombia
por Agustina Menéndez, Licenciada en Sociología por la Universidad de Buenos Aires y voluntaria de MDLC América Latina y el Caribe. Article translated to English below En un contexto de tensiones e incertidumbre en los escenarios políticos y económicos, que plantean grandes desafíos para el trabajo sostenido de las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, se…
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MCLD at CSW70
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is an annual gathering of policymakers, global leaders and civil society focused on women and gender equality. It happens in March every year at the United Nations Headquarters, with many side events occurring virtually and in person. CSW is an opportunity to take stock of the last…