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Decolonial Philanthropy
Rhetoric vs. reality of progressive trends in global philanthropy
The trust-based philanthropy movement is becoming ever more prominent in the discourse about charitable sector funding practices. The Bridgespan Group notes that it is ‘beginning to see evidence of a shift from a culture of compliance …
5th African Philanthropy Conference 2024
The African Philanthropy Conference is a collaborative platform which aims to create and curate a progressive agenda for philanthropy and social investment on the continent. Hosted under the theme of ‘The New Frontiers for African …
The Global North needs to walk the walk and fund Global South orgs
I did not go to Rio with any expectations. Not that I am a complete ignoramus about climate– I understand that man-made climate change is an existential thread – but I didn’t understand or appreciate …
A call for philanthropy on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
As we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9th, a profound dissonance echoes through our festivities. It is the discord of injustice, the muted cries of Indigenous communities like the …
Philanthropy, we can’t keep straddling two worlds
Philanthropy talks a lot about decolonising wealth, yet there are so few examples where deep inner transformation, and the dismantling of colonial architecture has taken place or been sustained. Often, funders shift some practices and …
How to fund in the Global South with high impact
Back in 2001, labor rights activist Zehra Khan began informally organizing a group of home-based women garment workers, in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Mama Cash—the world’s first international women’s fund—supported this grassroots movement from …
Embracing Internationalisation and Multiculturalism: Reflections from the ISTR Global Conference
I arrived in Antwerp as a doctoral candidate participating for the third time in the PhD Seminar of the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR). My first experience in this gracious city was a …
Philanthropy in the Global South is coming of age. Can it fulfil its potential?
Philanthropy across the ‘Global South’ – an elusive shorthand for developing economy countries and regions – is booming. New ‘south-south’ partnerships are being forged, new academic centres are research and teaching about philanthropy in ‘emerging …
Empowered favelas: Empowering community leaders to transform lives
At the heart of the Brazilian favelas, where determination and resilience are the local currency, hard-working social projects and community leaders commit their lives to building a better future for the children, young people, women, …
June 2024: Around the world from our regional reps
Every month Alliance regional representatives provide a report on the latest happenings in philanthropy from their region. Below is roundup for June 2024 Stanford Social Innovation Review(SSIR) Japan Relaunched By Fan Li, East Asia Regional Representative …
