Rakesh Rajani, Vice President of Programs at Co-Impact has devoted himself to social impact causes over three decades, working in the fields of human rights, education, governance and philanthropy. Our CEO, Marcus Courage, speaks with Rakesh about why some systems do not function, who we are leaving out and what kind of levers can be used to change systems so that they benefit all people equally.

Rakesh also introduces Co-Impact’s Gender Fund, to be launched in 2022 - which aims to accelerate progress towards gender equality and women’s leadership. Through this Fund, Co-Impact will support initiatives that are working to transform systems for women and girls to rise and thrive in leadership positions at all levels – in the household, in their communities and the highest national institutions. Locally-rooted organisations in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa working to make systems just and inclusive for women are invited to apply for funding and organisational support. The deadline for submissions is 20 December 2021.