Council on Foundations’ Post

Establishing racial justice within institutions and civil society is how we protect democracy in the 21st century. The democratic future we want requires that we redesign systems and practices now.

Let's look ahead to the next 5 to 10 years at the closing discussion of the Fundamental Rights Forum with Juan Fernando López Aguliar, Dmytro Lubinets, Nikolaus Marschik and Márta Pardavi. The #RightsForum24 of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights is a unique space for dialogue and a place to explore the pressing human rights challenges that we face in Europe today. On the 12th of March in this panel leading thinkers and doers will discuss the shifts in methodology and agenda to address the changing nature of challenges to humanity. Panellists should demonstrate commitment to fostering interdisciplinary approaches, particularly between human rights, businesses and technology. See the full program: https://lnkd.in/dT5hupVz

Transactional solidarity is not enough. This country, as a democracy, really cannot expect to continue to be proud on the world stage, competitive in the global economy, or have a democracy that it can put forward as working in a multiracial society, if we don't invest in the people who are the future. We need transformative solidarity to bring us to a thriving multiracial democracy.  https://lnkd.in/gjFchT3d

WATCH → Kettering senior fellow #NealKatyal and moderator, Professor #MelissaMurray, discuss the importance of inclusive institutions in our democracy. America's strength lies in its diversity, and it's crucial to rebuild and fortify our institutions to reflect this. At the #KetteringFoundation, we are dedicated to fostering a resilient, inclusive democracy. Dive into this important conversation today: https://ow.ly/Ssyw50SrZ14 #KFConvos #InclusiveDemocracy #StrengthInDiversity

If you are aware that cities have been segregated by design, not by accident nor individual consumer choice...If you have read "Color of Law" and learned about the practices and policies that got us here.... And/or, especially, if you are searching for answers on what we can do to reverse the forces of inequity shaping our cities..... Then you HAVE to listen in to this conversation with Leah Rothstein, co-author of "Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law." It was such a treat to learn from the brilliant activist, scholar, and leader. Listen in! https://lnkd.in/gDpin4ne

💖 Build an anti-racist future right from your living room by engaging with your kids on meaningful topics using our curated resources. Start conversations about justice and humanity today and nurture a generation ready to build a kinder world. https://lnkd.in/ecycYZU

As 2024’s National Reconciliation Week ends, we are deeply aware of the criticisms surrounding performative reconciliation actions. We're determined to ensure our efforts toward reconciliation are genuine and impactful. Our ongoing journey with our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is driven by intentional actions and measurable progress, rather than symbolic gestures. The last week has been a powerful reminder of why that approach is important. As we continue toward true reconciliation efforts, we strive to listen more, learn continuously, and leverage our platform to amplify First Nations voices, recognising the significant power businesses hold in shaping societal norms and justice. We do this in a variety of ways, including attending and promoting relevant events, providing all Cubies Arrilla Indigenous Consulting cultural competency training, partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers, and encouraging deep conversations amongst our team (last week, our team used the Aretha Brown’s “Decolonise Your Self” ally resource cards to prompt important conversations – get them https://lnkd.in/gvdkj7m4). We know there is more we can do, and we’re committed to continuing to examine, diversify and improve the ways we work toward reconciliation. As we move forward, we invite our network to hold us accountable, engage with us in this critical conversation, and join us in making reconciliation a continuous commitment to justice and equity.

In this @for_foundations course, learn how essential to the design and delivery of any grant program is the need to build relationships and trust with potential local partners – where possible, grounded activists. @OUFreeLearning @OU_FASS bit.ly/FFP-InfluencingUp

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿: 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮. But what can be done to prevent the next riots? In his latest think piece, Prof. Javed Khan OBE not only explores the root causes, but also lays out a clear action plan for how we move forward as a society – from stronger community engagement, to education on tolerance and proactive government strategies – the action plan details essential solutions to rebuild social cohesion and prevent future unrest. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dBgKXpXe

We want to live in a truly inclusive, multi-racial democracy. But to get there, we must repair the ongoing racial harms brought by slavery and its legacy. For too long, the dominant narrative around reparations has been controlled by white supremacists who aren’t interested in transformative institutional and cultural change. But despite their divisive and fear-based claims, the movement toward racial repair will benefit us all. Learn how philanthropists are using their funds to redefine the narrative on reparations: https://lnkd.in/gzjNe2Y7