S1E10: Funding Girls’ Rights: Rethinking Power and Impact

Send us Fan Mail What happens when funders truly trust communities—and build long-term, flexible support around their leadership?In Episode 10 of Social Norms Chat, Cäcilia Riederer speaks with Jama Jack, Senior Communications Officer at Girls First Fund, about rethinking philanthropy and power in the fight for gender justice. From her early activism (at Lend a Hand Society) in the Gambia to her current work supporting community-based organizations to end child marriage, Jama shares how movements grow, how funding can help or hinder progress, and why self-care is critical to sustainable change.This episode explores, among other things, how funders can support deep social norms change by reimagining their own roles.Recommended or mentioned in this episode:- Black Sisters, Speak Out (1996)- International Children's Broadcasting DayFollow Jama Jack on LinkedIn.📖 Use alongside the Transforming Social Norms ToolkitFollow us on LinkedIn - and message us if you have questions, suggestions or comments!Executive producer and host: Cäcilia RiedererSpecial guest: Jama JackProducer and writer: Dora EhrlichEditor: Tabusum Akter