Luminate awards Media Legal Defence Initiative $1.25 million to protect press freedom
Global philanthropic organisation Luminate today announced funding of $1.25 million to the Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI), as part of its efforts to support independent media around the world and …
Which session at the 2019 AVPN Conference would you most like to read about?
As we approach the annual AVPN conference next week, we hope to be able to share the topics and themes from the conference with those who are unable to attend — …
New report reveals Big Society Capital made £90 million of new commitments in 2018
Big Society Capital has released its latest Annual Review covering the year 2018, revealing £90 million of new commitments were made over the year. Alongside other investors, the organisation has …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the June 2019 issue of Alliance: The Americas Kresge first foundation to sign diversity pledge Are charities ready for …
Peace philanthropy has failed the people of Gaza
A decade ago, I visited the Gaza Strip. It was a few months after the end of Operation Cast Lead, Israel’s military attempt to contain the Palestinian group Hamas. Few …
What we can learn from the latest International Giving trends?
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has now released almost ten years’ worth of data on giving behaviour via its World Giving Index (WGI). The findings of this index ignite conversations …
