This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the June 2022 issue of Alliance:

The Americas

• $1bn Gender Fund aims to transform systems
• Gates board adds four new trustees
• How Latin American regulations impact philanthropy
• MacKenzie Scott turns attention to Brazil and beyond

Europe

• Response to Ukraine conflict raises nearly $900m
• European portal coordinates conflict relief
• UK foundations failing on diversity
• Teaming up for youth mental health

Africa and Arab region

• African hub deepens GivingTuesday report
• Rwandan tea factory returns to local farmers
• Analysis of strategic giving in the Gulf
• Islamic fund launches for refugees

Asia and the Pacific

• $12m partnership boosts Indonesian climate action
• Positive outlook for Australian climate donations
• Rising generosity of China’s tech tycoons
• India’s ultra-rice stall their giving