🗓 Every year on 20 February, we commemorate the World Day of Social Justice to highlight the need to continue working towards a fair and just society that truly serves the needs of everyone, especially marginalized communities. ✊This year’s theme, “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice,” celebrates progress in poverty reduction and education while confronting the barriers that remain. Despite these gains, inclusive growth is still hindered by structura

Across Asia, a large proportion of youth is 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. While young...

📑 We have just submitted a report to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment exposing the devastating impacts of the Luang Prabang Dam on Laos’ environment, communities, and cultural heritage. 🇱🇦 As Laos aims to operate 100 dams by 2030 in its bid to become the “Battery of Southeast Asia,” this so-called development is threatening a UNESCO World Heritage Site and displacing more than 500 families—without proper consultation or

The Tai Dam people, known for their black indigo-dyed clothing and rich traditions, have lived and farmed in the Tapi River Basin since...

#DecolonialFeminism 🌏🌱 This #EarthDay, April 22nd, we say loud and clear: Destroy the Patriarchy, Not the Planet! 🤔 Ever wondered how...

🤔Planetary boundaries, scope 3 emissions, climate finance, carbon credits… Have you ever heard these words? If so, do you know what they mean? 🫣Navigating the climate change landscape can quickly feel overwhelming, between alarming daily news and technical terms. ✊But information is power! We need to appropriate these words and use them to demand strong climate actions! ⏭️Swipe to learn about key vocabulary to understand climate change discourse and hold states and compani

" This is really a matter of life or death ." — Emilie Palamy Pradichit , Founder & Executive Director, Manushya Foundation The abrupt...

🌏 On hashtag#InternationalMotherLanguageDay , we must recognize that linguistic diversity is under threat globally. When Indigenous and...

As we mark World Day of Social Justice , we must confront the devastating consequences of the recent #USAID funding cuts. These cuts are...

Today (October 2nd) to celebrate the International Day of Non-Violence, we spotlight Xinjiang-born Uyghur activist and philanthropist...

#StopDigitalDictatorship🚨📢 - The UN Cybercrime Treaty has passed, but this is not the end—it's a call to arms! ⚠️ Our freedoms are under direct attack by this authoritarian tool, designed to strip away our digital rights under the guise of security. 🔍 Dive into our latest blog post where we expose the dangerous implications of this treaty and rally our community for action. 💪 We are not defeated; we are galvanised! Join us in standing firm against this assault on our li

Welcome to the final installment of our #FundingJustice series! Today, we delve into the transformative initiative led by Majority World actors, whose voices and recommendations are pivotal for creating just, inclusive, and equitable development practices. In our previous posts, we've discussed Manushya Foundation’s strategic efforts in decolonizing and decentralizing grant-making. By shifting power dynamics and placing decision-making in the hands of local communities, we ai

🏦Welcome to a new post in our #FundingJustice series! Today, we explore the transformative work Manushya Foundation has been conducting in supporting local communities to drive change and challenging the power imbalances perpetuated by traditional grantmaking institutions. Our vision is for inclusive, just, equal, and peaceful societies in Asia! 🌏 🤝Manushya Foundation is committed to decolonizing and decentralizing funding practices by placing decision-making in the hands

🌍 We are excited to bring back our ‘Funding Justice’ series in this post, where we will explore the transformative #ShiftThePower Treehouse initiative, a global movement rebalancing power dynamics in the funding ecosystem. ✊Dive into the manifesto's core principles and discover how local communities are taking the lead in defining their development paths. Let's reshape humanitarian aid together! 🌱 Find out more about the #ShiftThePowerInitiative 🔗 https://shiftthepower.org

#DecolonizingFunding - 💰 Excited to share Part 2 of our ‘Funding Justice’ series where we discuss the on-the-ground realities of the current international aid system. 🛑 Say No to Aid Colonialism and Paternalism! It's time to break the chains of colonial funding and shift the power to those who know the real needs—local actors on the ground. 🎙️In this post, Emilie Palamy Pradichit, Founder of Manushya Foundation, exposes the harsh realities of the international aid system