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The transformation driven by the Ubuntu spirit

24 October 2023
Luisa Lima

The triennial meeting of WINGS – Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support took place in Nairobi, Kenya, in October. Guided by …

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After all, we are what we do to change what we are

23 October 2023
Eszter Filippinyi

Transform philanthropy!! But how exactly? One way is by creating spaces for different voices to come together and be heard. …

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WINGSForum 2023: Transformation as the sixth T of philanthropy

22 October 2023
Vanessa Stevens

One framework for a more expansive meaning of giving is the 5 T’s of Philanthropy: Time, Talent, Treasure, Ties, and …

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The do’s and don’ts of funding networks

21 October 2023
Kerstin Tebbe

On the first day of WINGSForum 2023, we – Lina Ingles and Matt Reeves from Aga Khan Foundation, Gloria Cid …

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Session Snapshot: Territorial community alliances – from the environment to human rights

18 October 2023
Kit Muirhead

Last month, the Institute for the Development of Social Investment hosted the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum 2023, and Alliance asked its readers …

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‘Change requires courage’: More than ever, boldness is needed to fight poverty!

17 October 2023
Joana Noffs

In 2021, Brazil surpassed the mark of 63 million people living in poverty, while 33 million people faced hunger, according to …

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The role of family philanthropy in addressing invisible causes

16 October 2023
Isadora Pagy

When we talk about philanthropy, it is common to think of donations made for causes like education, healthcare, and hunger …

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Sharing my experience: Insights from one of the biggest philanthropy meetings in the Arab region

12 October 2023
Rani Halloun

Between the 11th and 13th of September, over 140 people from 12 countries gathered together to discuss recent trends in …

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To measurable impact and beyond; an evolving perception of philanthropy

12 October 2023
Patricia Samman

As various stakeholders gathered at the American University of Cairo for the Arab Philanthropy Forum; core pillars of Arab Philanthropy …

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A beacon of hope: Arab world philanthropy’s quest towards progress

12 October 2023
Noura AlMulla

We stand at a pivotal juncture, with the clock ticking towards the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals …

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Collaborations as a path to sustainable development in the MENA region

12 October 2023
Ghufran Abudayehh

Arab Foundations Forum had its annual meeting in person this year on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Sep, 2023. …

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Confronting shrinking civic space in localisation agendas: Creating an ‘enabling environment’ for Arab philanthropy

12 October 2023
Kit Muirhead

Creating an ‘enabling environment’ for civil society organisations (CSOs) to grow and thrive is integral to creating appropriate, meaningful, and …