Degan Ali

Degan Ali, the Executive Director of Adesso and a key advocate for decolonizing aid, joins Lina Srivastava, founder of the Center for Transformational Change, to tackle power disparities in humanitarian efforts. They discuss how meaningful dialogue can begin to shift the entrenched power dynamics in the aid sector. Ali shares insights on the struggles of frontline workers in Somalia, while Srivastava emphasizes the importance of listening to local voices, arguing that true change starts with genuine conversations that foster understanding and equity.