Beyond Donations and Diaspora Giving | SIDCN Fest 2026

This SIDCN Fest 2026 Member Spotlight session brings together two conversations on financial resilience and community-led giving. David Bateganya of EduKey Gender Support Organization presents Beyond Donations: Building Sustainable Income Through Social Enterprise and IGAs. He shares how organisations can combine social impact with income-generating activities to reduce reliance on traditional funding and strengthen long-term financial independence. Nick Sankey and Saba Firdaus of Pratham UK present Diaspora Giving: Hype, Hope, or Hidden Opportunity? They explore the role of identity, trust, events and social networks in diaspora philanthropy, alongside the challenges of sustaining engagement over time. Speakers: • David Bateganya, EduKey Gender Support Organization • Nick Sankey, Pratham UK • Saba Firdaus, Pratham UK