Episode description

In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley speak with Charli English, the CEO of Oaktree.

The discussion explores how the youth-led organisation Oaktree is creating the future they want to see. They are taking a decolonial approach to funding grassroots youth-led initiatives across the Asia Pacific, and co-creating their strategy with young people and partners to challenge perceptions about youth leadership in the development sector.

Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation:

• Oaktree supports grassroots youth-led organisations across the Asia Pacific through their Oaktree Youth Solidarity Fund
• They have made a bold decision to take a decolonial approach to their funding, providing unrestricted grants to partners rather than tying the funding to specific projects
• This allows the grassroots organisations to use the funds in the way that best meets their needs, whether that's registering the organisation, paying staff salaries, or implementing their programs
• Oaktree has also co-created their organisational strategy with young people and their partners to ensure it is truly youth-led and responsive to local needs
• They are working to change perceptions about young people's capabilities and leadership in the development sector

Links from the episode:

• Oaktree: Click here
• Innovate For Impact Workshop: Click here
• The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
• Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here