Radical-local Philanthropy is a transformative mindset shift where individuals, businesses, and organizations in Ghana actively contribute towards social and environmental progress. This involves going beyond traditional charity and fostering a culture of giving that is rooted in systemic change and long-term impact. Building partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders is essential in activating radical-local philanthropy. By bringing together philanthropists, NGOs, businesses, government agencies, and community leaders, synergies can be created, and resources can be effectively allocated towards SDG-aligned initiatives. These collaborations can also facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and joint advocacy efforts.

As a focus on the 17 Rooms – Ghana agenda, the conference based on the theme will adopt the “5 Pillars RoundRoom” approach as an avenue where philanthropy stakeholders and community leaders convene to explore actionable ideas in advancing collective support towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 17 Rooms is a novel approach to advancing the economic, social, and environmental priorities embedded in the world’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The 5 Pillars RoundRoom will enable effective collaborations for shared opportunities and learning.

The discussion around the 5-Pillars will focus on these questions:

• People: How do we mobilize more people for philanthropic action for the SDGs implementation and achieve maximum impact in societies
• Peace: How can philanthropy promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
• Prosperity: How can we leverage philanthropy to create a better future and ensure progress and prosperity for children, youth, women and vulnerable groups and communities
• Planet: How can we protect the planet through our philanthropy actions?
• Partnerships: How do we create synergies with other organisations to invest in strengthening and expanding philanthropy support ecosystems (PSEs), to help philanthropic action thrive and contribute to a global transformation agenda for the