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Woods, trees and the rise of African philanthropy
In the early 1990s, I spent a year living and working in Uganda. One day I was with some friends driving back from a trip to one of the beautiful game parks there. It was …
‘It’s our turn to eat’: reflections from the AGN
The opening plenary of day two of the African Grantmakers Network Assembly, held 29 October to 2 November in Johannesburg, South Africa, focused on youth – or, more specifically, on the relationship between elders and …
The world of philanthropy – present and future
This discussion, which took place on 15 and 16 October in the Netherlands, was supported by the Rockefeller Foundation as a continuation of its Bellagio Initiative to look at ‘the future role of philanthropy and development …
Richness in an impoverished area of India
There are many things India is infamous for and one of those is Dharavi. What is the first thing that comes to your head when you hear the word ‘Dharavi’? For most, it’s one of …
Trust, failure and risk: reflections from the Council on Foundations conference
Trust is important. Foundations must learn to trust the organizations they fund. Perhaps we need less measurement, fewer checks and balances, and more trust. These were some of the themes emerging from a session at …
First Indian Philanthropy Forum to discuss human rights
Two hundred people in one room to discuss philanthropy! A few years back this would not have been considered possible. But the third of Dasra’s annual Indian Philanthropy Forums, held in Mumbai on 21 March, …
Progress with first MDG and fall in extreme poverty rates masks other areas of concern
The percentage of people living on less than $1.25 a day declined in all countries of the developing world between 2005 and 2008, according to estimates released late last month by the World Bank. South …
Bellagio Summit: if foundations are not there to take risks, what are they for?
The title of the whole initiative of which the recently ended Bellagio Summit was part is The future of Philanthropy and Development in the Pursuit of Well-being. Going on the title alone, the two questions …
Further thoughts on the Bellagio Summit
The first module of the Bellagio Summit on ‘The Future of Philanthropy and Development in the Pursuit of Well-Being’ concluded on Friday 11 November . Convened by the Resource Alliance in partnership with the Institute of …
