‘Decolonizing Wealth’: What I learnt
At inHive we always like to share what we’re reading. It’s usually articles or reports, but this month we’ve all read ‘Decolonizing Wealth’ by Edgar Villanueva, a book that explores power dynamics within the not-for-profit sector. Our Project Lead, Prerna Aswani, shares her take-aways. Reading Decolonizing Wealth, a book on face value about philanthropy and finance, was a surprisingly personal experience. Villanueva contends that colonialism is not just a thing of the past but continues through the power dynamics within our social, financial, political and economic institutions. This book has encouraged me to reflect on my own experience, what can …
inHive Launch: How Networks Work
“It is the impact of our alumni that is most important to our mission”- Alex Beard, Director of Learning and Strategy at Teach for All To celebrate the launch of inHive over the festive period, we hosted our first event with our new brand name, inviting experts from the field to demystify the thinking and process around prioritising alumni networks within their work in education. With wine and mince pies aplenty, our attendees came from across sectors, from education NGOs to consultancies and foundations, bringing with them a fantastic opportunity for each to connect with leaders from diverse backgrounds. With …
Time To Scale Up: Success in Rwanda
Following the hugely successful pilot in Rwanda last year, Akazi Kanoze Access is looking to scale up its network-building efforts in the country. The project, delivered in partnership with Future First Global, raised awareness among teachers of the importance of this factor in young people’s development. Both organisations believe that strengthening young people’s networks can help improve their life chances. Akazi Kanoze utilised their existing links in Rwanda, built through their programmes on employability and entrepreneurial skills programmes, to provide access to as many as 46 schools. While Future First Global provided expertise, emphasising the importance of relatability in their …

