Recorded April 2022: In this episode, our guest, Anubha Rawat, the Projects Director of DAK foundation, a funder that supports locally led development initiatives in Africa and South Asia. Anubha shares her background working in the development sector and how she became passionate about funding local organizations that are often overlooked by mainstream donors. She also talks about the challenges and opportunities of working with locally led organizations, such as building trust, providing capacity building, and understanding their context and needs.

Anubha also gives us some insights into her experience of conducting site visits in Africa and how she approaches them with respect and curiosity. She emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to the organizations and giving them time to respond, rather than imposing preconceived notions or expectations. She also shares some tips for funders who are planning to visit their partners on the ground and how to make the most of their interactions.