You're currently viewing:
Middle East
Business of Philanthropy: HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah
In a recent episode of the Business of Philanthropy, Badr Jafar, Emirati philanthropist and Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at the University of Cambridge speaks with HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah, Deputy King …
New report challenges philanthropy to increase support for Palestinian rights
Funding Freedom calls on donors to increase giving, build collective power, seek out Palestinian perspectives, and proactively defend shrinking civic space. The report from Solidaire Action – a community of donor organizers that mobilises resources …
The power of donor organising
Girls and young feminists bring incredible organising power, creativity, and courage to their activism, working tirelessly to create change in every corner of the world. They are often doing this at great risk to their …
Empowering Afghans in the depth of a crisis
The crisis in Afghanistan needs a bigger international response – but it should build on local community structures With lapis-blue skies and crisp mountain air sweeping through its valleys and plains, winter is coming to …
Too little, too late? The growing urgency for philanthropic leadership
Last year, in the wake of COP26, I recognized the fact that it was philanthropy’s ‘extraordinary moment‘. And indeed, we saw a number of pledges being made, where philanthropy was a quiet catalyst (as with …
The Feminist Humanitarian Response: a new approach to dismantle the humanitarian-industrial complex
As crises continue to compound and grow, girls and young feminists – who are disproportionately impacted by crises are leading powerful frontline emergency response efforts while advancing systemic change. To mark World Humanitarian Day on August …
Pearl Initiative gathering in UAE explores collaboration, impact
A gathering of philanthropy representatives in the United Arab Emirates last month explored collaboration and impact across the private and public sectors. Convened by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, …
