RACI at Peace Connect | Reimagining the Future of Civil Society
Between October 13 and 17, Peace Connect took place, the global gathering organized by Peace Direct in Nairobi, bringing together more than a hundred peacebuilders, activists, and allies from around the world.
Over five days, the event promoted dialogue, collective learning, and the creation of alliances to redefine how peace is built and civil society is strengthened from the Global South.
In this context, our Executive Director, Guillermo Correa co-facilitated, together with Cooperation Canada and the International Civil Society Centre (ICSC), a workshop as part of the program “Reimagining the Future of Civil Society,” focused on legitimacy, sustainability, and collaboration.
Esta iniciativa, liderada por el Sur Global, parte del reconocimiento de que la sociedad civil atraviesa un momento crítico:
- More than 40% of civil society organizations could disappear in the coming years.
- Official global development assistance fell by 33%.
- Authoritarian narratives and weakened democracies threaten civic life.
In the face of this scenario, the need arises to imagine new ways of working, connecting, and sustaining our collective impact. With the aim of designing a new model rooted in the Global South, the initiative seeks to rebuild legitimacy and trust in civil society; strengthen sustainability through new local and innovative financing models; and promote cross-sector collaboration among civil society, philanthropy, businesses, and academia.
No se trata de defender el viejo sistema, sino de diseñar lo que viene. De dejar de adaptar modelos ajenos para crear soluciones propias.