New fund launched to tackle Europe’s most pressing social challenges
The launch of the European Social Catalyst Fund (ESCF) has been announced, a new initiative designed to have a significant impact on some of Europe’s most pressing social challenges. The …
Results of global family philanthropy survey released
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) and Campden Wealth today published ‘Global Trends and Strategic Time Horizons in Family Philanthropy 2020,’ a report based on a survey of 201 families of significant wealth who are engaged …
Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education appoint Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar as CEO
The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE) has appointed Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar as Chief Executive Officer. Commenting on her appointment, Dr. Ben Jaafar said: ‘It is an honor …
Philanthropy needs a feminist consciousness
As someone who went to an all-boys, mostly white, and quite elite private school until 16, gender issues were not at the forefront of my consciousness. Despite seeing myself as liberal, I was still a product …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the December 2019 issue of Alliance: The Americas Rockefeller Foundation forms new commission to end energy poverty New online …
Pathways to Power Symposium: New ways of deciding and doing
The Pathways to Power Symposium brought together a diverse group of people from around the world who are deeply engaged in different efforts to shift power, and who see a value in …
