
Record of the 7th Public Health Policies Forum for Childhood, an Infinis initiative designed to be a space for exchange and coordination between sectors and for the in-depth exploration of the major themes affecting childhood and adolescence
About Infinis
Strategic Partnerships and Coalition Building: Pathways to Collective Impact Philanthropy
About partnerships
Advocacy-oriented work inherently requires a collective, collaborative, and coordinated approach. For Infinis, working in networks, joining coalitions, and establishing strategic partnerships with other civil society organizations, social movements, academia, the public sector, and the private sector are essential conditions for achieving impactful results and sustainable social transformation.
Working within a network expands the capacity for policy advocacy, strengthens the legitimacy of the agendas being championed, and enhances the production and dissemination of high-quality knowledge. By bringing together diverse areas of expertise, place-based experiences, and sectoral perspectives, this collective effort enables a systemic approach to complex challenges; it reduces fragmentation and fosters integrated responses to the multifaceted issues involved in guaranteeing the rights of children and adolescents.
Furthermore, operating in coalitions facilitates strategic alignment, resource optimization, and the institutional strengthening of the participating organizations, thereby contributing to consensus-building, social engagement, and expanded dialogue with public authorities. By adopting an intersectoral and collaborative approach, Infinis reaffirms its commitment to a form of philanthropy that recognizes the interdependence of various actors, values processes of listening and co-creation, and champions collective action as a fundamental pathway toward promoting public policies that are fairer, more effective, and more enduring.
Partnerships
We believe in the power of strategic philanthropy; therefore, we establish partnerships based on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to building a fairer country for Brazilian children and adolescents.