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Savings, Strength, and Self-Reliance: How Grandmothers in Uganda are Changing the Game

In Uganda’s Arua District, grandmothers once dependent on outside aid are rewriting their future — saving, lending, and fundraising their way to independence. Through transformative training and community-led savings groups, these women are not just surviving, but thriving, launching businesses, educating grandchildren, and reclaiming control over their lives. This inspiring story is a powerful reminder that real change happens when communities unlock their own potential. Discover how grassroots empowerment is changing the game — and how you can be part of it. >>

Boost Your Fundraising with Liberating Structures

As a social changemaker, you know that fundraising isn’t just about money—it’s about connection, creativity, and community ownership. One way to unlock fresh energy and ideas in your fundraising efforts is by using Liberating Structures—simple yet powerful facilitation techniques that encourage inclusive participation and collective problem-solving. >>

Navigating US Aid Freeze - Civil Society's Resilience and the Future of West Africa

WACSI recently held a discussion on "Navigating US Aid Freeze - Civil Society’s Resilience and the Future of West Africa."Here is a link to the video to watch and listen. >>

Okuto Library: How Local Fundraising Training Helped Build a Community Library in Kenya

In Kisumu County, a small community turned their dreams into reality, overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to celebrate the opening of the Okuto Community Library. Discover how grassroots initiatives and local fundraising expertise transformed their vision into a powerful success story.   (By: Kenya Community Development Foundation’s Communication Team) >>

Change the Game Academy Wins Gold at the Learning Technologies Awards 2024

Change the Game Academy platform is thrilled to announce its GOLD win at the 2024 Learning Technologies Awards for Best Learning Project – Public & Non-Profit Sector! Discover how we’re transforming communities through accessible, impactful learning and why this award is a milestone for local action and global impact. >>

Change the Game Academy nominated for 2024 Learning Technologies Award

The Change the Game Academy platform has been selected as a finalist for one of the most prestigious awards in the learning technologies field, the 2024 Learning Technologies Awards. Next to nine other groundbreaking initiatives, we are competing for the title of 'Best Learning Technologies Project – Public & Non-Profit Sector.' The award ceremony will take place on November 13 in London.  >>

Celebrating Success: Change the Game Academy and Wilde Ganzen Win Prestigious aNewSpring Training Improvement Award 2024!

Discover how our community-driven approach, combined with a strategic digital marketing campaign, led to this incredible achievement. Join us in celebrating this milestone and learn more about our journey to becoming award-winning leaders in the realm of digital learning. >>

Weaving Women’s Prosperity in Northern Ghana

By West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) In the village of Amanga, a transformative Basket Weaving Project is empowering women to achieve financial independence. Thanks to the Change the Game Academy initiative, over 100 women are now weaving their way to better livelihoods. Discover how this innovative project is changing lives and fostering economic resilience in Northern Ghana. >>

Youth Leadership Empowered: Change the Game Academy Equips 20 State of Youth Chapter Leaders with Fundraising and Mobilisation Skills

Step into the virtual world of inspiration and transformation as young chapter leaders from around the globe graduate from Change the Game Academy's 2024 cohort. Get inspired with the collective power of youth leadership to drive positive social impact worldwide. >>

Communities flourish thanks to bamboo in India

In the spirit of Community-Led Initiatives, AWARD's journey is a testament to the transformative power of grassroots initiatives. The cascading effect of the Local Fundraising training has not only strengthened AWARD's position but has also become an inspiring example for sustainability initiatives around the world. >>

Sebeta School’s triumph: Empowering change through Local Fundraising

Sebeta School has been instrumental for visually impaired children for over seven decades in Ethiopia. During this time, it has faced numerous challenges. However, when their essential motor pump for water supply burnt out, the school turned to the lessons learned from the Change the Game Academy, transforming their situation into an inspiring story of local fundraising sucess. >>

Le Programme Giving for Change donne le sourire à des femmes en détresse

Au moins 6 femmes vivant avec un handicap et qui mendiaient dans la ville de Boulsa ont définitivement déposé leurs escarcelles. Cet exploit est à mettre à l’actif de l’Association des femmes handicapées de Boulsa, bénéficiaires de l’appui du programme Giving for Change. >>

The state of Asian philanthropy

Despite the title of this article, can there be said to be a ‘state’ of Asian philanthropy? One of the sector’s most obvious traits is its diversity but some trends and issues seem discernibly common. In an article in Alliance last year, Andrew Milner found a European philanthropy sector which was dynamic and quoted from a study by the Observatoire de la Fondation de France that ‘new ways of giving…are changing the philanthropic landscape’. Can the same be said about a region as diverse as Asia? Is the landscape for philanthropy dynamic and vibrant? Are new ways of giving changing it? What are the trends in philanthropy, and the obstacles to its growth? And, if change is happening, how is government reacting to it, through policy and regulation? >>