There are 30 locally-run ActionAids all over the world. Secretary-general Julia Sanchez opens up about what they’ve learned about shifting power.
The U.K. founded charity now has dozens of locally run federation members under the umbrella of ActionAid International, but still struggles with financial imbalances between its Global South and Global North fundraising.
Why It Matters
Allowing INGO country offices to operate independently is one way of shifting power within humanitarian agencies, but there are a host of other power dynamics to consider.
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