Andy Bryant, Executive Director of the Segal Family Foundation, joins Solomon and Jessie to discuss the future of localization against the backdrop of the collapse of USAID. The conversation focuses on the increasingly critical role that locally led organizations can and will play in the face of this upheaval, and the opportunities that exist to support and strengthen local actors.
Michel spoke about his experience stepping up to lead Health Builders as the organizations’ first Rwandan Executive Director. It was a truly illuminating discussion about the challenges and opportunities he faced during a tumultuous transition, and the successes he has been able to bring about as the organization’s leader.
This month we had the pleasure of speaking with Gretchen Stoddard. Not only has Gretchen served as Managing Director of the IZUMI Foundation for more than a decade, she also holds a Doctorate in Public Health from Harvard University, where she focused on advancing locally led development in public health. Gretchen spoke about both her academic work and her own experience as a funder, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and her hopes for the future of our field.
Our inaugural webinar featured a conversation moderated by Andy Bryant, the Executive Director of the Segal Family Foundation and a leading pioneer in the field. Andy spoke with Solomon and Jessie about the inherent challenges and immense opportunities that come with investing in locally led development, and how that relates to the mission and vision of Daraja Partners.