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Editorial

More than nothing, but not enough: UK funding to LGBTI communities in the Global South and East

20 November 2023
David Sampson

This year has been one of celebration and commiseration for global LGBTI communities.  The Cook Islands and Mauritius have decriminalised …

Analysis

The transformative potential of listening

20 November 2023
Alex Ross

Listening and responding to people’s views and voices and centring them in decision making are key ingredients for shifting power. …

Conference reports

The wisdom comes from the grassroot

19 November 2023
Qing Gu

‘Diversity, equity, and inclusion in grantmaking’ at the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2023 The 2023 Philanthropy for Better Cities …

Practical advice

Climate action now will have short-and long-term benefits

17 November 2023
Active Philanthropy

A climate science workshop series by Active Philanthropy: Episode 5 What paths into the future are still viable, and what …

Conference reports

It’s time to decolonise philanthropy, are you ready to join the struggle?

16 November 2023
Kit Muirhead

Set up in 1943 and currently occupied by nearly 10,000 Palestinian refugees, the Shatila refugee camp in South Beirut displays …

News

Pakistani innovator wins One Young World funding award for sustainable development goal initiatives  

16 November 2023
Shafi Musaddique

A Pakistani social innovator has been recognised for her work, as one of ten winners of the prestigious One Young …

Opinion

We loved to volunteer – Here’s why we stopped.

16 November 2023
Vanessa Matibag and Madeline O'Brien

In a world that often feels consumed by the relentless pursuit of career and personal success, financial stability, and socio-economic …

News

US racial and climate justice coalition announces almost $1 billion in financial commitments for black wealth creation

15 November 2023
Shafi Musaddique

GroundBreak, a coalition of over 40 corporate, civic, and philanthropic organisations in the US fighting for racial equity and climate …

News

Nigerian gender lens fund wins impact investor of the year award

15 November 2023
Claudia Cahalane

An impact fund that was set up by a 29-year-old woman and has generated 700 jobs, mainly for women in …

Opinion

Investing in pre-project implementation: A critical step for locally led adaptation

14 November 2023
Nonsi Nkomo

In order to truly shift the power and invest in locally-led adaptation innovations, we need to adopt a more holistic …

News

Community philanthropy on the rise in China, driven by ultra wealthy families 

14 November 2023
Shafi Musaddique

Philanthropy and other forms of private social investment are becoming commonly accepted and even expected in China, leading to a …

Opinion

The Ukraine Airbnb initiative and the weaknesses of ‘disintermediated’ giving

13 November 2023
Ian MacQuillin

When Russia invaded Ukraine last year, people wanted to help. The way they often do that is by giving money, …