This blog delves into the urgent need for decolonising international development and humanitarian aid. It explores the transformative shift from traditional, Western-centric aid models towards a more equitable, inclusive approach led by voices from the Global South. Highlighting the evolution of INGOs and the inspirational stories of Adjua, Ikeno, and Khady, the blog advocates for a revolutionary movement in the sector, urging organisations to actively participate in redefining power dynamics and supporting the emerging, self-sustaining power in the South.

In this blog, I explore the urgent need to transform the international aid sector. The piece sheds light on the Pledge for Change 2030, an initiative to redefine aid through three foundational pillars: Equitable Partnerships, Authentic Storytelling, and Influencing Wider Change. This is a call to action and a roadmap for creating an aid sector that genuinely empowers and positively transforms the communities it serves. Dive in to learn how we can collectively rewrite the narrative of international aid.