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We are a vibrant and diverse community of practitioners, academics, and public and private sector leaders who are committed to advancing sustainable development through collective leadership. With over 600 members from various continents and engaging in numerous projects, we believe in the power of prioritizing collective leadership development as a catalyst for positive, systemic change. 

By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our shared purpose of cultivating collective leadership for sustainable development, participate in enriching discussions, and contribute to the advancement of research and practice in this space. Together, we aim to foster deep learning, advance research, strengthen the case for collective leadership, and redirect investments towards people-centered solutions.

Join the conversation, share your ideas, and help us further our “people first” approach to development. We look forward to engaging with you and working together towards a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.

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At People First Development, we prioritize the needs and voices of individuals in creating transformative solutions for our communities. We believe that the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we want to hear from you!

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Maximize your impact by adopting a new and well-evidenced investment approach that supports long-term, adaptive leadership capable of addressing systemic issues and promoting justice and sustainable development. Check out our investment guide to learn more about this approach

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We invite you to join the conversation! Share your ideas, give feedback on our evolving effort, and contribute to our expanded understanding and adoption of a “people first” approach to development.
If you want to speak to someone about how to transform philanthropic investment towards collective leadership, please contact people@peoplefirstdev.org.

Join our Community

We invite you to join the conversation! Share your ideas, give us feedback on our evolving efforts, and contribute to our expanded understanding and adoption of a “people first” approach to development.
If you want to speak to someone about how to transform philanthropic investment towards collective leadership, please contact people@peoplefirstdev.org.

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