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An elegant blueprint: How an ecological paradigm can advance transformative justice
‘People normally cut reality into compartments, and so are unable to see the interdependence of all phenomena. To see one …
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FOCUS: Philanthropy – A snap shot of how foundations across Europe create positive stories in people’s lives
‘I don’t look like most Slovak women, but my otherness is not essential. What is important is what kind of …
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Philanthropy’s social compact in a changing world
Trust in philanthropy is eroding. Widening inequality is contributing to public fears and anxiety about the roles various types of …
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Map 13: A guide to chart the future course of philanthropy
In his 2012 book, ‘A History of the World in Twelve Maps’, Jerry Brotton takes the reader through a tour …
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The UK’s super rich are shunning philanthropy
Just one in 10 of the UK’s wealthiest people are regularly giving to charity, according to new research. A report from the …
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Diversity in foundations: experiences from both sides of the 2027 programme
Katie Boswell, NPC’s Deputy Head of Funders When I first heard about the 2027 programme, it sounded truly exciting (if …
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Shifting the power: when it comes to women’s rights it’s not (just) what you fund, it’s how and who you fund
Against a backdrop of growing global threats to women’s rights, we are also witnessing a profound moment for progress. Women …
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Socrates’ recipe for systems change: know thyself
Systems change calls for more collaboration among public, private and civil society actors. But how can you collaborate if you’re …
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Incentivising truth and democracy: UK and Canadian developments in public interest journalism
In contrast to the US, where news organizations can enjoy the benefits of tax-exempt status, philanthropic funding for journalism remains …
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A tale of two approaches: Philanthropy vs Foreign Aid
In the past century, massive strides have been made in raising living standards for all people. For perhaps the first …
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The ‘hidden gem’ of philanthropy
Sub-funds are being hailed as ‘Australia’s best-kept secret’, in light of a new snapshot providing the first data on sub-funds …
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African philanthropy equals more prosperity – Part III
When African philanthropy is stripped down to its bare minimum, there are fundamental aspects worth exploring here. Everything from individuals …