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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 …
Asia Community Foundation launches continent-wide mission tackling sustainable development goals
The Asia Community Foundation (ACF), based in Singapore, officially launched in September as it seeks to address educational and sustainable development goals (SDGs) across Asia. Described as the first Asia-focused independent community foundation, ACF …
How use of a ‘Ripple Effects Framework‘ can be used for property purchases
Civic spaces for marginalised communities keep shrinking. From LGBTQIA* free zones in Poland to Uganda’s anti-LGBTQIA* laws and Florida’s “don’t say gay” legislation, the global landscape of anti-human rights and anti-gender developments become increasingly concerning. …
Family giving in Asia evolving into structured, collaborative philanthropy, report finds
According to a report released by the Milken Institute, a think tank based in the US, education remains as one universal focus area for family philanthropy in Asia. The institute interviewed five philanthropic leaders from …
Lankelly Chase: what do leading industry figures make of its decision to redistribute assets?
The decision by Lankelly Chase to redistribute its assets and close within a five-year timeframe, after 60 years of operations, sent shockwaves beyond the world of philanthropy back in July when it was first announced. …
Sustainable development: Know your audience
The SDGs can provide a valuable means of aligning and measuring efforts towards sustainable development – even more so when they are customised to local circumstances Comunalia is the Alliance of Community Foundations of Mexico, …
Are we learning the lessons on investing in communities?
The March UK budget left us with a tentative and rare sense of hope. Along with other charity sector partners, UKCF had been lobbying hard for additional support for struggling charities, and therefore welcomed the …
Bloomberg Philanthropies aims to shake up Israeli local government innovation
Bloomberg Philanthropies, the charitable arm of the former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, hosted a conference in Jaffa, Israel, in late June bringing together mayors and city leaders from across the country. The conference, …
