Yesterday was a humbling, insightful and inspiring day: I got the incredible opportunity to join the first Next Gen Summit hosted by Women Moving Millions. A thoughtfully crafted space where the next generation of women philanthropists, activists and organisations working at various intersections between gender and the biggest challenges of our time could meet and exchange. From transforming feminist philanthropy to bringing the gender perspective in the climate space, in building political power and influencing AI, from investing and move power to LGBTQ+ leaders to giving access to women healthcare and have more women making decisions in venture capitalist, there are few key takeaways I bring with me back home: 1) Fund more, fund better, fund faster and for the long run Only 1.9% of the funds make it to organizations dedicated to women and girls (even less for women belonging to marginalized communities); in the US for every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations in 2021, only 28 cents specifically supported LGBTQ communities and issues; only 0,76% of climate funding go to youth-led initiatives. The type of systemic challenge we are facing require foundations, funders and those working in the philanthropic sector to provide core flexible funding to organisations and movements and listen carefully to the need of those who work on the ground . And need to be committed for the long term: changes of this kind do not happen overnight and require investing in process of many many years. 2) Understand and leverage power to open doors for leaders and movements Speakers invited white women, in particular, to recognise the power they hold, that go beyond the financial resources they make available. We need to stop being reluctant and understand that we hold social capital and privileged positions with which we can open doors to leaders and organisations. 3) Fund ecosystems and make possible for organisations and movements to collaborate rather than compete for funds. Thanks again Women Moving Millions for creating such a caring space where to learn, meet and exchange. Among the several quotes mentioned, one particular got stuck into my mind. It is from Murri visual artist Lilla Watson “If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
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Director External Communication and Public Affairs, SAIPEM
6moChe bomba di entusiasmo che sei Francesca