Dragonfly Editorial

Traditional development work often results in geographically disparate projects that have limited overlap or collaboration among their activities. Donors find and fund partner organizations to address different aspects of a social issue among different populations. These projects impact the symptoms of issues and support individuals, but they can be less effective in addressing underlying problems.

This report examines a different approach, one that addresses the structural elements needed for sustainable generational change (system strengthening) and invests in multiple partners working collaboratively in a single geographic area (country systems).

A guide to principles-based philanthropy and bridge building based on GHR Foundation’s work to increase community agency and address complex problems.