In this episode of Living Decoloniality, we sit down with Dawit Taddele Dessie. Dawit considers himself a person who works to promote sustainable change. Currently, his interest is mainly focused on the intersection between technology and development. Dawit shares insights on how he is engaging in reshaping philanthropy in East Africa. We'll dive into his work at Project Tech for Development, the role of tech-enabled solutions in nonprofit work, and his vision for decolonizing philanthropy through long-term sustainability, data-driven insights, and strategic partnerships. He emphasizes that true decolonization must begin with a shift in mindset, transforming the way we think before we can reshape systems and institutions
Sources:
- 3 ways to decolonize philanthropy right now, Geoffrey Thige, Jailan Adly
- Funders must reckon with the true motivations of philanthropy if they want to decolonise, Laura Somoggi and Shivani Gupta
- https://www.wildeganzen.org/
- https://kcdf.or.ke/
- Opinion: To truly walk the talk is to decolonize philanthropy
Dawit Taddele Dessie is a seasoned changemaker with over 15 years of experience driving transformative impact across diverse sectors. Currently, he is at the forefront of integrating technology into development through his role at Project Tech for Development, where he builds scalable and sustainable solutions, strengthens nonprofit tech capacity, and leverages open-source technology for the public good. Simultaneously, he serves as a strategic advisor to the East Africa Philanthropy Network, architecting an integrated ecosystem centered around three key pillars:
- Endowment/Pool Fund: Fostering long-term organizational sustainability through strategic fundraising and partnerships.
- Tech-Enabled Data Mapping Platform: Creating a comprehensive data-driven landscape of the East African philanthropic ecosystem.
- Technology Integration and Custom Tech Products: Empowering network members with innovative technology solutions to maximize impact.
The transcript is here
정보
- 프로그램
- 주기매주 업데이트
- 발행일2024년 12월 5일 오전 5:10 UTC
- 길이16분
- 시즌3
- 에피소드2
- 등급전체 연령 사용가