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Quick fixes to systemic impact: The quest to address gender-based violence
Every three days a man murders a woman in Italy; in 2023 there were 120 reported cases. Furthermore, the mainstream media narrative in the aftermath of these murders perpetuates the insidious cycle of gender-based violence: …
Civil society grants announced amid backdrop of democratic renaissance
Philanthropy’s involvement in bolstering civil society is growing. Nine new grants, at a total of £2 million, have been announced by the UK-based Paul Hamlyn Foundation as it aims to make civil society more equitable …
Major philanthropist Jacob Rothschild dies aged 87
Jacob Rothschild, a giant in the world of philanthropy, has died at the age of 87. Synonymous with high finance, Rothschild’s love for the arts was arguably his most dedicated passion. His philanthropic projects were …
Seeing the northern light at the Nordic Foundation Conference
You can tell a lot about a place by visiting its airport. My trip to Norway last November was my first assignment abroad since I joined Alliance three months earlier. I was headed to Kristiansand …
Interview: Stig Arff discusses how carbon capturing technology can be used to reseal a Pandora’s box
The newly established Carbon Technology Research Foundation (CTRF) aims to finance research into nature-based processes to enhance the capture of atmospheric greenhouse gases – to see if similar processes of carbon capture that over millions …
Lived-experience leadership: a big ‘yes’, a few ‘no’s’
Lived-experience leaders can bring great benefits to both funders and communities – but it shouldn’t be at their cost At the heart of lived experience in philanthropy is power. Platforming, engaging with and prioritising lived …
The role of leadership in navigating the polycrisis
Rethinking leadership principles and strategies can help foundations find a way forward in a changing environment. But leadership is not always about leaders As the Covid-19 pandemic reached Switzerland, prompting a nationwide lockdown, certain foundations …