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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageA levy in the African Union could be a step towards independenceA new levy in the African Union could lead to more financial independence—but who is funding human rights? A...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageAu sein de l’Union africaine, une taxe pourrait marquer une étape sur la voie de l’indépendanceUne nouvelle taxe pourrait renforcer l’indépendance financière de l’Union africaine, mais d’où proviennent les...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageExploring new possibilities beyond foreign funding in BrazilBrazil has a potentially large philanthropy market, and social media may be key to tapping into this resource. A...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageMonetizing the human rights “brand”Marketing research can help Mexican rights groups monetize their “brand” and boost public donations. A contribution...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageOrdinary people will pay for rights. We asked themNew research suggests that if human rights organizations use evidence-based fundraising strategies, the public will...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageFast and flexible support: ingredients to enrich LGBTI campaigningThere is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to campaigning for today’s LGBTI activists, but providing support on short...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageSmall grants can make big impactsBuilding a culture of philanthropy in the global South is a herculean task, but small grants can still make big...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageFighting misconceptions and logistics to raise funds in BrazilLogistical issues and lack of awareness among Brazilians have created significant—but not insurmountable—obstacles...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageThe end of the grant eraAsking donors for money and then implementing programs is an old model from which civil society must break free. A...
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Published in: TransformationIs social justice fundraising an oxymoron?Raising money is part of the struggle for social change, not something that rich people do on behalf of the poor.
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageLocal funding is not always the answerIn some countries, relying on local funding gives human rights defenders even less freedom. A contribution to the...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageLe financement local n’est pas toujours la solutionDans certains pays, s’appuyer sur les financements locaux donne encore moins de liberté aux défenseurs des droits...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageCross-movement organizing in Mexico leads to new resourcesFeminists and environmentalists are coming together in Mexico to form new partnerships with an emphasis on local...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageLocal funding is not just an option anymore—it’s an imperativeAs local rights groups seek alternative funding sources, the closing space for civil society makes this even more...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageOld dogs and new tricks: rethinking human rights business modelsIn this climate of closing space, we have an imperative to rethink the business models for protecting human rights....
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageFor Amnesty’s India office, raising local funds is all about membershipAmnesty International’s India hub focuses most of its fundraising efforts on domestic contributions, facing...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageBuilding community around women’s rights: feminist philanthropy in SerbiaBecoming agents of change for women’s rights in Serbian society requires creativity in building connections and...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageRethinking progressive NGO funding in IsraelMarked as traitors by the dominant Right for relying on foreign aid, Israeli liberal NGOs need a wider base of local...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageSustainability through direct dialogue: a Latin American success storyBuilding a culture of giving in Latin America takes creativity, persistence and a willingness to invest in people. A...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageGetting creative with local resource mobilization in Hong KongTo get funding amidst intense non-profit competition in Hong Kong, human rights groups must get creative. A...
