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Community philanthropy on the rise in China, driven by ultra wealthy families 

Shafi Musaddique 14 November 2023

Philanthropy and other forms of private social investment are becoming commonly accepted and even expected in China, leading to a positive shift in the way philanthropy is viewed.  That’s according to a report published by …

Bogota set to host Shift The Power summit 

Shafi Musaddique 10 November 2023

Colombia’s capital city Bogota is set to host a major conference bringing together voices from community philanthropy and networks exploring how the sector can tackle various global crisis with decision makers rooted in the Global …

Tyrone McKinley Freeman on the first Black female millionaire and philanthropist

Charlotte Kilpatrick 24 October 2023

Charlotte Kilpatrick, digital editor at Alliance, had the opportunity recently to catch up Tyrone McKinley Freeman, the newly appointed Glenn Family Chair in Philanthropy at the Indiana University Lily School of Philanthropy. His work has …

Imprisoned Turkish philanthropist wins Council of Europe’s top human rights prize 

Shafi Musaddique 23 October 2023

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!

Joana Noffs 17 October 2023

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

Kit Muirhead 12 October 2023

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 

Shafi Musaddique 10 October 2023

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

Shafi Musaddique 21 September 2023

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

Ogo Chukwudi 20 September 2023

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

Purity Mumo 20 September 2023

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 …