In a recent episode of the Business of Philanthropy, Badr Jafar, Emirati philanthropist and Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at the University of Cambridge speaks with Sir Ronald Cohen, Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust. The pair discuss the role of financial investments in enhancing social outcomes. Listen to the full conversation below.

The Lewis Foundation in South Africa with its focus on conservation has always had the environment at the centre of its work, but it was their membership with Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa (IPASA) that connected them (and the rest of the philanthropy community in South Africa) to working on climate systematically. Lindy Rodwell van Hasselt – a South African zoologist and conservationist and Relationship Director at the Lewis Foundation – joined Alliance to …

In a recent episode of the Business of Philanthropy, Badr Jafar, Emirati philanthropist and Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at the University of Cambridge speaks with Fady Jameel, Vice Chairman of Community Jameel, Founder and Chairman of Art Jameel and Deputy President and Vice Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel. The pair discuss the Jameel family’s philanthropic activities and the importance of supporting science, art and culture in and from the Middle East …

In a recent episode of the Business of Philanthropy, Badr Jafar, Emirati philanthropist and Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at the University of Cambridge speaks with Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The pair discuss the future of development and development financing, including the role of technology, and how philanthropy’s ability to connect with innovation can shape a forward-looking vision of development, one where people and planet thrive …