In this episode of RISE, Wade and Jai discuss decolonizing international development and spotlighting locally-led solutions, with Jai sharing updates on All We Can's work, including an upcoming supporter event called "Local Voice, Lasting Change" featuring a partner organization in Sierra Leone doing advocacy around FGM and domestic violence. The episode reflects RISE's broader mission of amplifying local practitioners and rethinking how international development is done.

In this episode of RISE, the conversation moves beyond funding challenges to examine what comes next. As traditional aid models face increasing uncertainty, we explore how development can evolve, centering local leadership, redefining success, and building systems that don’t rely on external support. This discussion offers a forward-looking perspective on what sustainable, community-led change truly requires.

In this episode of RISE, we examine the impact of shifting global funding priorities, including the loss of USAID support, on rural development efforts. Through firsthand experience, this conversation explores how communities and organizations are adapting, and why strengthening local leadership and long-term, community-led solutions is more important than ever in the face of uncertainty.