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Across the humanitarian and development worlds, increased focus is being given to 'localisation'. What does this mean?
Simply put, localisation means investing in local organisations - providing them with the resources and capacity to respond to the needs of their communities and countries in sustainable and culturally appropriate ways.
Localisation means empowering local actors to make decisions about what to invest in and how to work - respecting that they know best what is needed and how programs should be delivered.
How can we make localisation a reality?
The simple answer seems to be - provide funding to local organisations. However - for many actors the challenges and risks of direct funding to local organisations are prohibitive.
The range and diversity of Afghan-led organisations makes it difficult for international supporters to know where to start in identifying credible actors and ensuring that funding is well targeted, well managed, and effective.
What WfWI Afghanistan offers
What WfWI Afghanistan offers
Access to a range of local partners
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A proven holistic approach to resourcing
Drawing on WfWI experience in Nigeria, South Sudan, Iraq and Palestine, and what we have heard from partners in Afghanistan, our holistic approach to resources has three interrelated elements: providing organisations with 1) flexible and core funding through agile processes, combined with 2) tailored capacity strengthening and organisational development, and 3) opportunities to meet and coordinate at sub-national, national and international levels. While other actors are very efficient along one or two of these axes, our learning has shown that we achieve a multiplier effect through this broader understanding of ‘resourcing’ as funding, capabilities, and network formation; improving outcomes for local partners and the women and communities they represent and serve.
Drawing on WfWI experience in Nigeria, South Sudan, Iraq and Palestine, and what we have heard from partners in Afghanistan, our holistic approach to resources has three interrelated elements: providing organisations with 1) flexible and core funding through agile processes, combined with 2) tailored capacity strengthening and organisational development, and 3) opportunities to meet and coordinate at sub-national, national and international levels. While other actors are very efficient along one or two of these axes, our learning has shown that we achieve a multiplier effect through this broader understanding of ‘resourcing’ as funding, capabilities, and network formation; improving outcomes for local partners and the women and communities they represent and serve.
A flexible and responsive approach to partnership
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Rigorous due diligence and grant management
Our tested partnership granting and sub-granting mechanism prioritises agility and responsiveness without compromising quality or due diligence.
This mechanism provides flexible, accessible funding while minimizing the administrative burden on WLOs with a range of capabilities, drawing on our successful learnings from implementation in Afghanistan and globally. By acting as an intermediary, but not a gatekeeper, we are able to meet WLOs where they are and provide what they need while ensuring rigor and compliance with donor standards and reporting requirements. The efficacy of this mechanism has been proven, and is in line with the recommendations of “The Key to Change: Supporting Civil Society and Women’s Rights Organisations in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Contexts”.
Ongoing monitoring and mentorship
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