Large foundations and billionaire philanthropists often dominate the philanthropy narrative. Yet, a less visible, essential player is shaping this landscape: the intermediary funder.

Intermediaries bridge the gap between major funders and grassroots organisations, providing critical support that larger funders might find challenging to implement. These intermediary funders – sometimes perceived as mere ‘middlemen’ – play a nuanced and essential role in moving resources, especially in sectors and regions where traditional philanthropy and development aid agencies struggle to adapt.“Framing the continent as a space free of ‘race’ (and by implication, racism), is not only central to the way Europeans perceive themselves but has also gained near-global acceptance.” (Fatima El-Tayeb, European Others: queering ethnicity in post national Europe).

Illustration by artist Saba Taghvai.

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