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Foundations as hubs of knowledge and innovation

28 March 2024
Alexandre Esteban

The recent Philea Research Forum took place on the 7th and 8th of March in the incomparable setting of the CARIPLO Factory in Milan. The Forum was an exceptional opportunity to meet again with some of the most important philanthropic foundations from all over Europe. The theme of the Forum focussed on how foundations can contribute to shaping future innovation ecosystems.   We had the opportunity to participate in a round table (Foundations as hubs of …

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Private philanthropy is a catalyst to bridge gaps in India’s growth

20 March 2024
Rini Jincy Paul and Lekhya Reddy

While India’s economic growth accelerates, the landscape of private philanthropy is growing steadily. However, a crucial question arises: Is the affluent segment giving in proportion to the escalating wealth? Dasra unveiled its India Philanthropy Report 2024 in collaboration with Bain and Company during the Dasra Philanthropy Week, followed by an insightful panel discussion. The panel featured diverse stakeholders, including Aarti Mohan from Sattva Consulting, Aparna Uppaluri from Tata Trusts, Arnav Kapur from the Bill and …

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Dasra 2024: Building the talent backbone for the future leaders of non-profits

20 March 2024
Annmarie McQueen

Non-profits are moving from the model of talent management towards talent development, which focuses on developing individuals in ways that benefit the organisation and the employee. This Dasra session looked at how non-profits can make this change by implementing intentional strategies and support systems to create strong talent pipelines that build resilience in the organisation.  Moderated by Carmeline Fernandes (ATMA), the panellists included Nita Luthria (Adhyayan Foundation), Vrinda Baheti (Teach for India) and Archana Kannan (Indus Action) who spoke about the learnings they …

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Thrive through equity: Takeaways from Dasra Philanthropy Week 2024

20 March 2024
Aarti Mohan, Rini Jincy Paul and Lekhya Reddy

The 15th edition of the Dasra Philanthropy Week, saw a convergence of diverse stakeholders from the social impact ecosystem, anchored around the theme of ‘Thrive through Equity’. With a focus on gender, equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to thrive through equity, the event created a space for thought-provoking conversations and diverse voices from every corner of India. “The nonprofit sector today stands as the cornerstone of civil society in India,” asserted Nisaba Godrej, …

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Dasra 2024: Progress and action on menstrual health in India

8 March 2024
Annmarie McQueen

Every month, 25% of girls and people who menstruate in India miss school because of their period. Hopefully one day, …

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Transforming financing for peace: can philanthropy rise to the challenge?

23 February 2024
Kristina Preiksaityte

Peacebuilding is in crisis. This year begun with wars burning in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine – not to mention less-covered …

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PEX 2024: Futures literacy, abolition, and espressos

21 February 2024
Kit Muirhead

We started our PEX 2024 journey surrounded by the multi-coloured murals and graffiti of a suburb in the heart of …

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From academic to aspiring network leader

21 February 2024
Jane Wei Skillern

I am a rather unusual academic. Rather than pursue tenure, I have always prioritised research that could help leaders achieve …

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Exploring the future of philanthropy as a community

21 February 2024
Janna Heegardt

On the last afternoon of the PEX forum, we were asked to gather the gifts that we contribute to the …

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Towards trust and transformation: Insights from PEX Forum 2024

21 February 2024
Caroline Suozzi

The spirited atmosphere at the PEX Forum 2024 in Rome, Italy had a unique energy that set the stage for …

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Asian Philanthropy Congress sounds a call for sports and art for all

8 February 2024
Charlotte Kilpatrick

The second annual Asia Philanthropy Congress kicked off on December first at the beautiful Hotel Gajoen in Tokyo. The conference …

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Time to ‘Talk the Walk’ on DEI in Asia

8 February 2024
Fan Li

The Asia Philanthropy Congress 2023, held in Tokyo and Kyoto this month, marked its second year as a platform dedicated …

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Building LGBTQI+ solidarity in the age of pinkwashing

2 February 2024
Kit Muirhead

Towards the end of last year I attended the UK LGBTQI Global Giving Summit, hosted by the Baring Foundation and …