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Editorial
More than nothing, but not enough: UK funding to LGBTI communities in the Global South and East
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
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
‘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
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?
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
When Russia invaded Ukraine last year, people wanted to help. The way they often do that is by giving money, …