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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 …
‘Change requires courage’: More than ever, boldness is needed to fight poverty!
In 2021, Brazil surpassed the mark of 63 million people living in poverty, while 33 million people faced hunger, according to data from IBGE and a survey conducted by the Vox Populi Institute. At the same …
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 …
Pioneering US philanthropist Charles Feeney, who gave all of his $8 billion wealth away, dies
The pioneering philanthropist Charles Feeney, best known as a man who gave almost all of his $8 billion amassed wealth away to philanthropic causes, died in San Francisco on Monday, aged 92. Atlantic Philanthropies, established …
Philanthropy East Forum set to take place in Sarajevo
Sarajevo is set to host to a conference delving into peace, justice and democracy. The Philanthropy East Forum, formerly Grantmakers East Forum, will explore the current times of uncertainty and increasing unpredictability. Russia’s invasion of …
The future of African philanthropy: A reflection of the 4th African Philanthropy Conference
Reflecting on the 4th African Philanthropy Conference held recently in Dakar, the resonating theme, African philanthropy at an inflection point focusing on people, power, practice and policy, lingers prominently in my thoughts. This year’s conference …
Empowering the collective: Reimagining a community-driven World
The African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together,” is not just a poetic reflection of community unity but a deep understanding of effective societal …
Transformative connections: The power of artists and youth in African philanthropy
Attending the 4th African Philanthropy Conference in Senegal was a truly transformative experience for me. Not only did I have the opportunity to attend, but I also had the privilege of co-facilitating the conference. This …
Philanthropy has the power to combat growing isolationism
Over the past decade, philanthropic leaders in the United States have increasingly turned away from support for international exchanges, especially in the arts. A deep dive into Candid’s vast data trove reveals that, since 2010, …
Over a billion Singaporean dollars pledged by newly launched Philanthropy Asia Alliance
Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA), a new organisation launched to tackle environmental and social challenges, has pledged more than $1 billion Singaporean dollars (US $777 million). The Temasek Trust, based in Singapore, announced the launch at …
