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Ford Foundation and Australian billionaire respond to Gaza crisis
The Ford Foundation is to provide life-saving support and essential aid for the Palestinian civilians of Gaza, it has announced. Relief will be undertaken by the foundation’s representative and staff in the Middle East …
Green and social bonds could be key to meeting SDGs
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 …
Israel-Palestine conflict: Charities and NGOs step in. Philanthropy not so much
As the human death and injury toll increases with no end to the escalating violence in both Israel and Palestine, the world of philanthropy, charity and NGOs have responded in mixed ways – mostly offering …
Philanthropy is missing in action – again – on Israel/Palestine
What should philanthropy be doing in the face of distressing scenes from Israel and Gaza? That’s the question many are asking. Yet the philanthropic world seems eerily silent, paralysed by inaction. I can relate. After …
Arab Foundations Forum Annual Meeting 2023
From 11-13 September, some of the region’s leading philanthropic voices discussed the most pressing issues facing the Arab region, from climate change and the power of data to youth empowerment and the race to achieve …
Encountering discomfort at the Arab Foundations Forum
It is said that philanthropy evolved from the Arab region. The practice of ‘Waqf’, under Sharia Law, for example, has existed for centuries, supporting social justice in education, healthcare, and beyond. The Arab Foundations Forum …
Sharing my experience: Insights from one of the biggest philanthropy meetings in the Arab region
Between the 11th and 13th of September, over 140 people from 12 countries gathered together to discuss recent trends in philanthropy, the obstacles and challenges, and the future of the sector in the Arab world. …
To measurable impact and beyond; an evolving perception of philanthropy
As various stakeholders gathered at the American University of Cairo for the Arab Philanthropy Forum; core pillars of Arab Philanthropy were highlighted, showcasing a shift in how the world perceives the philanthropic sector. In his …
A beacon of hope: Arab world philanthropy’s quest towards progress
We stand at a pivotal juncture, with the clock ticking towards the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While organizations are so focused on working towards achieving the SDGs, it is crucial …
Collaborations as a path to sustainable development in the MENA region
Arab Foundations Forum had its annual meeting in person this year on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Sep, 2023. During this meeting, different philanthropy organisations, donors, and change makers met, exchanged ideas, and imagined …
