After nearly 40 years of tireless activism, advocacy, funding and research, HIV is no longer the devastating death sentence it once was. Many people are living longer with the disease, many HIV positive mothers are not passing on the disease to their babies, and millions more adolescents are learning how to prevent HIV infection. We must certainly celebrate these life-saving and life altering milestones. But we must also be candid about where progress is lagging …
In conversation with a foundation director after a recent event on the philanthropy circuit in São Paulo, I mentioned the Brazilian philanthropy sector’s enthusiasm for the rising global trend in impact investing. The foundation director agreed, but reminded me that Brazilian philanthropy has yet to fully embrace the practice of grantmaking – and thus a significant role in supporting the country’s civil society organizations – which forms the bedrock of philanthropic activity in the UK …
‘The prevailing discourse on ending AIDS has bred a dangerous complacency and may have hastened the weakening of global resolve …
As we approach the thirtieth anniversary of World AIDS Day it’s time to be reflective. What role has the UK …
There has been large amounts of charity, donations, and philanthropy going to and from Africa post-colonial era for decades. Those …
The Royals are well known for their involvement with charitable causes, including Children’s HIV Foundations, Cancer Research, the Red Cross …
The Royal Family are an incredible force for good when it comes to supporting charities. Royal patronage adds status to …
Why do philanthropists put their faith – and their finance – in charities with royal founders and patrons? There are, …
Protecting the Amazon is not a ‘plot’ of international philanthropy. A few days have passed since Brazil elected, with more …
We need to build the capacity of actors on the ground to deliver an empowering strategy for users and beneficiaries, while satisfying …
In the last few weeks, at least three events have helped to move forward the awareness of how impact investment …