Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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Advocacy

Early lessons: Using a principles-based strategy to support local advocacy in Africa

What happens when foundations “shift power” towards local advocacy organizations?

A Conversation about Supporting Local Advocacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

This conversation about supporting local advocacy in Sub-Saharan Africa is part of a series of brief videos describing the principles underlying the Hewlett Foundation’s strategy to support local advocacy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The videos feature a conversation between consultants Julie Tumbo and Coumba Toure about how each principle is lived out in practice, based on their decades of civil society engagement.

Making an Impact by Listening

How do organizations authentically listen to marginalized communities whose voices are often unheard?

Learning to Listen

The APEP team is exploring how advocates connect with the people they hope to benefit through their efforts.

How to Turn Learning Habits into Routines

Julia Coffman explains what we really know about how to learn.

How Can Nonprofits Create Meaningful Connections?

Send us examples of resources that nonprofits use to connect with those they seek to help through their work.

Social Media Can Still Be a Force for Good

Social media companies keep making it tougher for us to trust them, but they are still a powerful force.

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Let’s Think Differently About Change to Understand Why It’s So Difficult

Using Comedy for Social Justice

Killermann is a comedian and social justice advocate, and the guy behind “It’s Pronounced Metrosexual.”