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

David Sampson 20 November 2023

This year has been one of celebration and commiseration for global LGBTI communities.  The Cook Islands and Mauritius have decriminalised same sex relations, there was an important court victory for civil society organizing in Kenya …

The wisdom comes from the grassroot

Qing Gu 19 November 2023

‘Diversity, equity, and inclusion in grantmaking’ at the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2023 The 2023 Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum (PBC 2023), convened on 11-12 September by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, …

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

Shafi Musaddique 16 November 2023

A Pakistani social innovator has been recognised for her work, as one of ten winners of the prestigious One Young World’s $500,000 fund for sustainable development initiatives.  Nida Yousaf Sheikh, known for her work as …

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

Shafi Musaddique 14 November 2023

Philanthropy and other forms of private social investment are becoming commonly accepted and even expected in China, leading to a positive shift in the way philanthropy is viewed.  That’s according to a report published by …

The Trust Imperative: Reshaping Society’s Participation in Systems Change

Gautam John 26 October 2023

I was walking with a young leader of an Indian civic engagement organisation last week, when he shared a perspective that stayed with me. He said, “Sometimes, society believes its role is solely to resist …

Australia indigenous referendum: First Nations philanthropy “strengthened” despite failure to secure rights

Shafi Musaddique 18 October 2023

The philanthropic efforts of those who helped campaigns for greater indigenous rights in Australia say they remain committed and strengthened by the cause, despite Australia voting overwhelmingly against First Nations people greater political rights in …

Green and social bonds could be key to meeting SDGs

Claudia Cahalane 18 October 2023

Issuing new green, social and sustainability bonds in emerging markets could be crucial to meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is the claim of a new report by the Global Steering Group for …

Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2023

Alliance magazine 27 September 2023

From 11-12 September, global philanthropists and thought leaders gathered in Hong Kong to debate solutions to global inequity and pathways to a more sustainable future for all. Philanthropy, with its proven ability to catalyse change …