BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Nairobi BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20000101T000000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:EAT TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260523T214951Z - 64452@ip-172-31-35-35 DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20250415T160000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20250415T170000 CREATED:20260523T214951Z DESCRIPTION:Community-led organizi ng for sustainable development: The case of KCDF\nAs the debate over d ecolonizing aid and power shifts intensifies\, one organization in Kenya s tands out as a real-life example of what sustainable community-led develop ment can look like in practice. In our recent webinar\, “Community-led S ustainable Development Organizations: The Case of KCDF\,” which was held on the 15th of April\, 2025\, we explored the history and model of the Ke nya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) – a pioneer in community phi lanthropy and champion of locally rooted solutions for 25 years. Since 199 7\, KCDF has been working to build capacity in communities across Kenya to empower them to take control of their own development. Their approach goe s beyond traditional finance – emphasizing collective action\, wealth bu ilding\, and local fundraising as key pillars of sustainable change. Key T akeaways from the Webinar: Locally Rooted\, Community-Owned Solutions KCDF believes that real change happens when communities take the lead. Their a pproach goes beyond viewing people as beneficiaries—they are partners\, co-creators\, and decision-makers. This mindset builds a deeper sense of o wnership\, trust\, and long-term resilience. Building Local Assets for Lon g-term Impact By encouraging local giving and helping communities build th eir own endowment funds\, KCDF is paving the way for lasting impact. It’ s a powerful step toward reducing reliance on outside aid and ensuring com munities can continue their progress—on their own terms. Partnerships th at Respect Local Wisdom KCDF’s partnerships are built on respect and the simple but powerful idea that people know what’s best for their own com munities. They listen\, learn\, and walk alongside grassroots organization s\, recognizing local knowledge as a strength\, not a gap. Adaptability in Challenging Times Whether it’s shifting political landscapes or the gro wing challenges of climate change\, KCDF stays responsive and [...] DTSTAMP:20260523T214951Z SUMMARY:Community-led organizing for sustainable development: The case of K CDF END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR