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WINGSForum 2023: Transform philanthropy to transform the world
From October 3-5, 2023, more than 350 attendees from over 50 countries gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for the 7th edition of WINGSForum, this year co-hosted with the African Philanthropy Network (APN). WINGSForum brought together philanthropy …
Building collective power at WINGSForum 2023
The final session I attended at WINGSForum2023 was Building Barriers, Shifting Power: A collaboration to reshape philanthropic infrastructure. Due diligence. Risk analysis. Compliance. Vetting. These words, Matthew Patten at Catalyst2030 acknowledges, can make us shudder. …
‘Killing our capacity for justice’: Advancing racial justice at WINGSForum 2023
The first session I attended was Advancing racial justice & transformation through philanthropy, run by Ana Maria Sanchez – Philanthropy director at Cemefi (Mexico); Cassio França – Secretary General, GIFE (Brazil); and Lori Villarosa – …
Transform philanthropy to transform the world
The journey to host this year’s WINGS Forum in Nairobi, Kenya began in Mexico in 2017, the last in-person forum of WINGS where it was announced that the 2020 Forum would be held in Africa. …
We need to talk about the D word
Earlier this month, WINGS hosted their 2023 Forum, and Alliance asked its readers what session they would like to hear about most in a poll. The winner was ‘Decolonising Philanthropy: A Global South Exploration’ – …
Elephants transforming philanthropy: Reforming international development at WINGSForum 2023
Reforming International Development had two – very different – sessions during the WINGSForum. The first was upon the terrace, dubbed the ‘Garden of Experimentation’, where statements were made and those in attendance were to choose …
New WINGS award to recognise field-building funders
WINGS have announced a new award to recognise and encourage funders that support the ongoing development and transformation of the field. The Ecosystem Funder award was announced at the 7th edition of WINGSForum, co-hosted with …
‘As we fight to end poverty, we also fight to rebuild our African narratives’ – Interview with Coumba Toure
In Africa, storytelling is deeply ingrained in our culture and holds immense value. It has always been a vital part of our lives, bringing families and communities together. I have cherished memories of gathering around …
The transformation driven by the Ubuntu spirit
The triennial meeting of WINGS – Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support took place in Nairobi, Kenya, in October. Guided by the theme TRANSFORMATION, participants from 45 countries reflected on how to unlock the potential of …
After all, we are what we do to change what we are
Transform philanthropy!! But how exactly? One way is by creating spaces for different voices to come together and be heard. TAI hosted a session at the WINGS Forum* on gender and social inclusion built into …
