In our work, we have envisioned the international aid system as nested circles, with local communities in the center. In this configuration, roles are distinct, but there is no hierarchy. Rather, the role of each sector, of each ring in the circle, is to hold and invite and support the purpose and potential of those within it, and to share ideas and learning with the circles outside it. This allows for a two-way flow of resources—including from the inside out. Each level has distinct roles, resources, and needs, but all work together as part of a larger whole.
