This resource focuses on the role of local philanthropy as a means to contribute to Financing Self Reliance, a key pillar of USAID's Journey to Self Reliance initiative. Local Philanthropy and Self Reliance unpacks the concept of local philanthropy and its role in Financing Self Reliance, provides details on components of local philanthropy, and provides an overview of ways that USAID Missions can foster local philanthropy in their partner countries.