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Sustainable Development Goals
How philanthropy can aid the shift from fossil fuels
COP28 paved the way for a consensus-built commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. However, the implementation and pathways for the transition will be complex and require responsible and equitable management. Philanthropy can help facilitate …
African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2024: A call to climate action
Representing Conserve Global, we were privileged to attend the ninth annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS24) held from March 20-22, 2024, at the Hayes Mansion in San Jose, CA, USA. The event, organized by the …
The Chairman of The Nippon Foundation discusses his legacy and the future of the organisation
In December Alliance digital editor, Charlotte Kilpatrick, had a chance to catch up with the chairman of The Nippon Foundation, Yohei Sasakawa. In the interview, Sasakawa shares highlights some of the foundation’s successes and sets …
Drought-stricken Zimbabweans look to philanthropy for food aid
Large swathes of croplands lie abandoned in Zimbabwe’s Mutare district as El Niño induced drought ravages the country. Last year, the Meteorological Services Department confirmed that the El Niño episode was expected to be most …
Nonprofits need more funding flexibility to fight global malnutrition
The current system for funding initiatives to address global malnutrition is deeply flawed. Characterized by time constraints, inflexibility, and lack of imagination, current funding models hamper the vital efforts of nonprofit organizations striving to improve …
Philanthropy’s role building youth climate resilience in Somalia
The immediate consequences of climate change have had a disproportionate impact on the youth of Somalia. Changes in weather patterns have resulted in heavy rains and flooding, thereby endangering the livelihoods and future of Somali …
The social impact opportunities of AI in India
To paraphrase Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, trends such as financial and technology innovation, the proliferation of social media, and globalization can massively help or harm society’s most vulnerable people. Which scenario becomes reality depends …
Localising philanthropy – what does it entail?
Localisation, shifting power and decolonisation are among the most talked about phrases in social development spaces today. If pursued earnestly, they have the potential to positively alter the impact of social development efforts globally. It …
Impact investment in 2024: A world where no one is left behind?
The year 2023 saw a big drop in venture capital flowing into impact start-ups. More resources are needed to address growing and severe social and environmental challenges, says Roberta Bosurgi, CEO of Impact Europe. Here, …
Latin American impact experts: ‘Friends make better investment partners’
Human connection and empathy is the way to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), say Latin American social investment experts, ahead of next week’s impact investment event FLII Connect 2024 in Mexico. The 14th convention …
