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Major philanthropic institutions urge governments to ‘stop enabling war crimes’ in Gaza open letter
Dozens of major funders and funding bodies including the Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) – a membership organisation which includes some of the largest US and European foundations as dues paying members – have called …
Ford Foundation West Africa director calls for sustainable philanthropy in across sub-Sahara region
High net worth individuals in Nigeria and across the West African region must do more to support civil society, with financial help from international organisations and governments fading away, according to the Ford Foundations’ West …
Scandal-hit Captain Tom Foundation to be closed down, media reports
The Captain Tom Foundation is set to be closed down after the Charity Commission’s investigation into the organisation concludes, according to several media reports. In June 2022, the regulator launched an inquiry into the foundation amid …
Tax the wealth of the world’s richest, not their income, says EU tax research group
The world’s top 3,000 wealthiest people should pay a 2 per cent levy on their total wealth, rather than their income, according to a think tank informing EU tax policy. The EU Tax Observatory’s global …
V&A Dundee removes mention of Sackler family amid Opioid epidemic links
The V&A Dundee in Scotland has erased references to donations received from the Sackler family, the latest museum to do so as anger continues to boil over their role in the opioid epidemic in the …
Conservative voters don’t support UK government attacks on charities ‘being too political’
Most people who plan to vote for Britain’s Conservative Party don’t believe that charities are ‘too political’. In a poll released by the New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), an independent think tank for charities, just …
Imprisoned Turkish philanthropist wins Council of Europe’s top human rights prize
The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, an annual prize given by the Council of Europe in honour of those defending human rights, has been awarded to imprisoned Turkish philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala. A …
Australia indigenous referendum: First Nations philanthropy “strengthened” despite failure to secure rights
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
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 …
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors announces new president and CEO
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has announced Latanya Mapp Frett as its next President and CEO. Frett currently serves as president and CEO of Global Fund for Women, a public foundation assisting activists fighting for justice and …
