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How to unlock a just peace
Solidarity donors are key to reclaiming peace-building in Palestine as international aid has undermined Palestinian identity As my taxi rounded the hairpin turns of the Wadi al-Nar highway between Bethlehem and Ramallah, I spotted one …
UNHCR unveils Refugee Zakat Fund
The United Nations Refugee Agency has launched a new global structure that transforms UNHCR’s existing Zakat programme into a global fund aimed at aiding the most vulnerable displaced populations while meeting the needs of Islamic …
Death of Saudi philanthropist and non-profit sector champion
Princess Banderi bint Abdulrahman AlFaisal, CEO of King Khalid Foundation (KKF) and a pioneer of Saudi philanthropy, died in March. Perhaps most notable among her achievements, she steered KKF through the ‘No More Abuse’ campaign, …
Alliance magazine and SSIR launch exclusive joint digital subscription offer
Alliance magazine and the Stanford Social Innovation Review are offering a one year digital-only subscription to BOTH for only $69.95USD. This offer is available until Thursday 28 February. SSIR is a must-read for any serious …
Devorah Mayman Patt appointed CEO of Israel Venture Network
The Israel Venture Network (IVN) has announced the appointment of Devorah Mayman Patt as their new CEO. Before joining IVN, Patt was acting director at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Devorah brings over two …
Royal philanthropy
Royal giving can be a powerful force for progress but faces pressure to adapt and demonstrate its value to contemporary society At a time when the charitable giving of the world’s rich is under public …
Interview: Princess Banderi
Princess Banderi bint Abdulrahman AlFaisal is the CEO of the King Khalid Foundation, and granddaughter of King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who ruled Saudi Arabia from 1975 until his death in 1982. She tells …
Opening the door to youth employment
Royal support for a youth employment network in the Middle East and North Africa has been critical to its success ‘Your goals are our goals, and I am sure that you will strengthen our efforts …
Joining the dots in Qatar
Royal support can do more than simply underwrite programmes. Given commitment and knowledge, it can also lead to the creation of important initiatives I work for Orbis, an international charity which brings people together to …
BP Oman launches $5 million social investment programme
BP Oman has launched has a $5 millon dollar social investment programme in collaboration with Ministry of Oil and Gas and BP’s partner, Oman Oil Company for Explorations & Production (OOCEP). The programme will focus …
