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Funders must help youth respond to climate change
From deadly wildfires to record-breaking storms to life-threatening heat waves, climate change has brought disastrous effects that are profoundly impacting …
The climate crisis is a wake-up call for philanthropy
You may have heard that 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record. As the world grapples …
World problems escalate as philanthropy feels the pressure
The humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Middle East is powerfully demonstrating the spiraling global need for greater overseas aid funding …
We loved to volunteer – Here’s why we stopped.
In a world that often feels consumed by the relentless pursuit of career and personal success, financial stability, and socio-economic …
Investing in pre-project implementation: A critical step for locally led adaptation
In order to truly shift the power and invest in locally-led adaptation innovations, we need to adopt a more holistic …
The Ukraine Airbnb initiative and the weaknesses of ‘disintermediated’ giving
When Russia invaded Ukraine last year, people wanted to help. The way they often do that is by giving money, …
The Black feminists that broke philanthropy’s inaction in Sudan
It’s been six months. Six months since country-wide violence has resulted in the deaths of thousands, and many more displaced …
The power of learning and sharing: a key component for organisational resilience
What does resilience mean in the context of organisational growth and development? How can funders help to build the conditions …
Philanthropy’s crossroads: Navigating dilemmas to champion systemic change
As philanthropy grapples with weighty questions about its responsibility and role in addressing systemic issues, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the …
The Trust Imperative: Reshaping Society’s Participation in Systems Change
I was walking with a young leader of an Indian civic engagement organisation last week, when he shared a perspective …
Nurturing philanthropy in the current climate of decreased giving
It’s old news that giving is down in the UK, and it’s hardly come as a surprise; in recent times …
How participatory grantmaking could revolutionise UK journalism
Studies have proven that public interest journalism, as opposed to sensational, commercial, or entertainment journalism, is crucial for democracy. Public …