Funding is changing, but is it changing fast enough for the realities on the ground?
On day two at the
#WomenDeliver Conference,
@Oayouthkenya, joined an important session with global funders, including
@dfat,
@equality_fund, and Mineroo Foundation where the conversation went beyond commitments and into the shifting realities of
#developmentfinancing.
The funding landscape right now
🔹Resources are shrinking amid global economic and political shifts
🔹Inequality is deepening, increasing pressure on already stretched systems
🔹Demand for impact is rising, but funding models are struggling to keep up
The shift that needs to happen
It’s not just about how much funding is available. It’s about how that funding is structured and delivered
Current models often limit flexibility, ownership, and long-term impact
What funders are being challenged to rethink
☑️Move towards flexible funding that adapts to real-world needs
☑️Build trust-based partnerships with those doing the work
☑️Ensure funding is equitable and accessible, especially for grassroots and youth-led initiatives
The takeaway
Sustainable impact will not come from rigid systems. It will come from funding that is:
🔹Responsive
🔹Trust-driven
🔹Designed for long-term change, not short-term.
#WD2026 #ClimateFinancing