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      <title>Refugee Leadership Funders Pre Convening Meeting by Ishita Chaudhry</title>
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      <pubDate>2023-10-20 09:45:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Objective 1: Provide a platform that facilitates learning and exchange between diverse funders and refugee led initiatives exploring: </title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>a) Shifting power and addressing structural inequalities: What mechanisms and models are working effectively to mobilise and distribute resources?&nbsp;<br><br>b)What are currently the main barriers and challenges to mobilising and making resources accessible to RLOs?c)What alternative, different forms of support are needed and what support do funders need to facilitate the same?</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 12:45:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Objective 2: Generate greater connections, visibility and momentum within the ecosystem that increases collaboration and strengthens funding for refugee-led initiatives.</title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>a) How do we ensure greater collaboration that increases solidarity between intermediaries? &nbsp;<br>What do we need to do differently to align strategies and generate momentum? &nbsp;<br><br>b)How do we build trust within this space between key stakeholders? Who is missing from the table? </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 12:47:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 1: Komai Alkhateeb, Alexandra Spencer, Laura Valencia, Salem Osama, Michael Paller</title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756189844</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Flexibility in funding , realization with intermediaries, Direct funding to large orgnizations that can support. ur text here.&nbsp;</li><li>Intermediates recognize the important role they play in the ecosystem&nbsp;</li><li>RLO intermediates are doing highly effective. RLOs relationship with the intermediaries&nbsp;</li><li>Relationship between the well established RLOs and community based. (Grassroots) RLOs.</li><li>Recognition of opening space for other donors (Legal barriers). acceptance for more funding to local organizations&nbsp;</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 12:51:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 2: Barri Shorey, Fadi Hallisso, Audrey Guichon, Caitlin Sturridge, Edmond Page, </title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756190767</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>The whole debate around NGOization is key </strong>- what are the advantages and disadvantages around promoting institutionalization - clarity of vision is needed.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Momentum around localization</strong>, locally led development is a key opportunity to fund RLOs. How are we pushing for flexible, better quality funding? For those who are not using the localization framework, using a different framing - social protections? - with a similar intent.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>25% Grand Bargain: The call for target setting </strong>- how do you hold people accountable for what they say they are going to do?</li><li><strong>Capacity-Building Initiatives: Empowering Refugee-Led Organizations with the necessary skills for effective fund management is a key priority. </strong>Capacity-building programs are essential to equip these organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate financial complexities, ensuring the optimal utilization of resources and enhancing their overall impact.</li><li><strong>Need more solution seeking approaches through financing/tech -</strong> this is going to benefit efforts. Coming together, align thoughts and push boundaries and shape solutions is helpful in the context where the solution seems to be limited, but there are more creative ways to be explored.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Private Sector Actors who have not been traditionally present of the aid sector: </strong>Financing is seeing these actors stepping into refugee support and refugee funding. Increasing awareness on <em>financial and non financial resources</em>.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Donor Collective</strong></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 12:52:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 3: Marcela Gonzalez,  Fran Girling, Suleiman Abdullahi, Augusta Hagen-Dillon</title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756191370</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>We need to be continiously adapative.</li><li>How excluded RLO's are but also some very exciting and innovative examples of RLO funding</li><li>Over 60% of Hilton's funding has gone to RLO's and share our experience on how we do that.</li><li>Emphasis on supporting movements who are at the forefront. The Refugee protection sector needs a shift where the leaders need to shift from the global north. Important to have this conversation with Funders</li><li>Within organizations have more refugee leadership in not a tokenistik way.</li><li>The GRF is a key opportunity and the localization pledge could be a very key opportunity.</li><li>Having spaces with peer funders to share what works how to dispeal RISK</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 12:52:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 3: Marcela Gonzalez, Fran Girling, Suleiman Abdullahi, Augusta Hagen-Dillon</title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756200820</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>What are worries to funding ? Is it internal polices, How does your grantmaking work ? How can it be tweaked.</li><li>What is the new evolved role for intermeditries in this landscape ?</li><li>Are we getting too focused on restrictive funding for RLO's ? Also using the meeting as an opportunity to think about how to streangthen the relationship between RLO's and institutional funders.</li><li>Conversation about RISK. What does it mean its risky to you, there is always risk, how do we mitigate.</li><li>How to steamline and simplify funding processes for RLOs, eg how to make compliance and due diligence more proportionate</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 13:00:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 2: Barri Shorey, Fadi Hallisso, Audrey Guichon, Caitlin Sturridge, Edmond page, </title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756201293</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Getting to a shared understanding on our strategic alignment and how we could use that to make catalytic bets that transform RLO funding/support</strong></li><li><strong>Enriching Conversations with Interested Parties</strong>, We are eager to participate in enriching conversations with interested parties who share a commitment to a mutual learning system.&nbsp;</li><li>By sharing our experiences, challenges, and successes, <strong>we aim to create a dynamic exchange that not only benefits our organization but contributes to the broader landscape </strong>of supporting Refugee-Led Organizations (RYLOs).&nbsp;</li><li>We believe in the <strong>power of collective knowledge and learning</strong> to drive meaningful improvements</li><li>Honestly, the space just to talk to each other. The actual time to build networks and discuss. Space for people to network.&nbsp;</li><li>Couldn't agree more!&nbsp;</li><li>Absolutely!</li><li><strong>Getting clarity about the connections we promote with each other, what we are rolling out.&nbsp;</strong></li><li>It is always nice to be inspired.&nbsp;</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 13:00:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 1: Komai Alkhateeb, Alexandra Spencer, Laura Valencia, Salem Osama, Michael Paller </title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756202066</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Have time to come together. the conversation is different based on location.<strong> Some of the issues the government has and how to overcome these challenges? change practices&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>A transparent talk is important to know what you are aiming for</strong>. Positive experience with each other.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>The government should have it on the table&nbsp;</strong></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 13:01:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 2: Barri Shorey, Fadi Hallisso, Audrey Guichon, Caitlin Sturridge, Edmond Page, </title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756202787</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Nuanced conversation on risk</strong> and determination of what’s a risk concern and what’s a risk perception: <strong><em>What do we all mean by risk? Where does this definition come from? Is anyone willing to shift from the framing of this from negative to positive? Why does the risk framework hold different standards for different organizations.&nbsp;</em></strong></li><li>Transparency on constraints on all sides</li><li>What is holding each other back</li><li><strong>Iterative:</strong> Flexible funding mechanisms need the nuance of looking at what is permitted infrastructure wise - for example, hiring the right people. Can we start looking at as <strong>investments, not funding. </strong>This implies we have a number of things we need to do, and it is a more transactional framing. So we have a funding mindset, not an investment mindset.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Language as power:&nbsp;</strong><ul><li>How do we feel about reclaiming language - "investments" considered as a private sector term.<strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></li><li>Funding/ Grants</li><li>Grantee Partners? Partners?&nbsp;</li><li>Investments?&nbsp;</li><li><strong><em>Decolonizing language&nbsp;</em></strong></li></ul></li><li>RLO existential impermanence</li><li>Flexibility in Financing Mechanisms: Emphasizing the importance of flexible financing mechanisms is paramount. This involves tailoring funding approaches to align with the unique needs of Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs). By acknowledging and accommodating the specific challenges faced by RLOs, we can create financial frameworks that are more adaptive and responsive to their operational realities.</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 13:02:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 1: Komai Alkhateeb, Alexandra Spencer, Laura Valencia, Salem Osama, Michael Paller</title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756203201</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Sharing practices.</strong> Exciting to be engaged in this conversation, facilitate the conversations</li><li><strong>Getting feedback from everyone about the gaps in this work.</strong> What does mean that one of the largest private funder come into the conversation&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Understanding the obstacles, the major concerns, different contexts</strong> and geographical diversity&nbsp;</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 13:02:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Answers from Group 3: Marcela Gonzalez, Fran Girling, Suleiman Abdullahi, Augusta Hagen-Dillon</title>
         <author>IshitaChaudhry</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/IshitaChaudhry/gs3sv7tmwdfmw13m/wish/2756203430</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Information sharing.</strong> Getting a sense of who people are, their vision. What are the worries, fears, how to address those</li><li>Learning from each other, sharing data and evidence</li><li><strong>Get into it quicker- take the conversation forward because we know each other.</strong> People coming understand nuanced views, differences there. Great to be able to recognize that multiple perspectives are there and we should be informed and try to understand them</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 13:02:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Conversation about RISK. what does it mean's its took risky- there is always risk. How can we solve for risk.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-20 15:44:41 UTC</pubDate>
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