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Anti-Rights Movements, Feminisms and Civil Society in Latin America
Many studies on civil society, the ‘third sector’ and philanthropy in Latin America and the Caribbean have for years analyzed …
The path forward for philanthropy and systems level transformation
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of today, discussions around strategic philanthropy, particularly its role in effecting systemic change, are …
What’s possible when infrastructure has infrastructure? PEX as a container to practice the future of philanthropy
“What if?” is the guiding question for visionary communities to take organisations, sectors and societies forward. This question took European …
Empowering the Global South: Philanthropy’s Role in the Climate Crisis
In two years’ time the United Nations will host the COP 30 climate conference in the Brazilian Amazon. This is …
Educate our boards? You’re missing the point
Foundation staff should show ‘upward empathy’ towards their board. And they should not expect boards to acquire programme expertise. In …
How Corporate Philanthropy Is Rising to Meet New Challenges
Over the last several years, the philanthropy teams in major corporations have seen their jobs change dramatically. Some of the …
Financing small businesses can help achieve SDG goals
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small and growing businesses (SGBs) are essential to global commerce and have the potential …
Can Arab Philanthropy be a Game Changer in Climate Action in the Arab Region?
Last week, during a Global Convening of Philanthropies at the COP28 climate summit, the Arab Foundations Forum, a non-profit membership-based …
How Asia’s billionaires can address urgent social and environmental needs
While Asia is home to nearly half of the world’s households living in poverty, it also has the fastest-growing concentration …
Why it’s time to flip the knowledge hierarchy and disperse power.
Having spent most of my professional life in Perú’s non-profit sector, I have seen many behaviours and patterns that have …
The irony of Dubai and COP
A constant haze of pollution hangs over Dubai, blocking out the stunning night skies usually experienced if you are deep …
Refugee Leadership Needs to be at the Center of Crisis Response
There are more refugees in the world now than ever before in recorded history. They exhibit extraordinary resilience and resourcefulness …