To Progress On Food and Hunger, Funders Need to Redefine “Evidence” and Decolonize Research

To Progress On Food and Hunger, Funders Need to Redefine “Evidence” and Decolonize Research

Guest contributor Lauren Baker argues that when it comes to complex challenges like transforming food systems, rethinking predominant assumptions about evidence should be a priority for funders.

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Latest Effort to “Decolonize Wealth” Moves Cash to Hard-Hit Native Communities

Latest Effort to “Decolonize Wealth” Moves Cash to Hard-Hit Native Communities

A new initiative to support Native American communities hit hard by COVID-19 will offer direct cash relief, a funding strategy that’s growing in popularity. We spoke to Edgar Villanueva about the Decolonizing Wealth Project’s latest move.

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“It’s Time for an Intervention.” Edgar Villanueva Has a Message for Philanthropy

“It’s Time for an Intervention.” Edgar Villanueva Has a Message for Philanthropy

In his new book, Decolonizing Wealth, Villanueva critiques a sector that he argues is based on enduring colonial structures of power. But, he says he’s coming from a place of love and a belief that money can be used as a healing cultural tool.

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