Time to Decolonise Aid

Authors: Peace Direct, Adeso, Alliance for Peacebuilding, Women of Color Advancing Peace & Security

Publisher: Peace Direct

Publication date: May 2021

Abstract: In November 2020, Peace Direct, Adeso, the Alliance for Peacebuilding, and Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security held a three-day online consultation with 158 activists, decision-makers, academics, journalists, and practitioners across the globe. Participants and guest contributors exchanged insights and local experiences on the current power dynamics and imbalances that exist within the humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding sectors. 

They discussed how structural racism manifests itself in their work, and how they envision a decolonized system that is truly inclusive and responds to their needs. The consultation received more than 350 detailed comments across nine discussion threads. This report presents the findings and recommendations from that consultation. 

The report is available in Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Urdu, Portuguese, Spanish and Swahili.