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We will never take our readers’ trust for granted
At the start of this year, Alliance magazine announced plans to conduct its first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) audit. Our stated aim has been ‘to better understand how to further our mission to provide …
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. …
How to build women leadership in civil society
This year, we topped the FAIR SHARE Index for Women Leadership with 77 percent of leadership positions held by women. This is a proportionate representation of CIVICUS workforce which is also 77 percent women. As …
Philanthropic commitments are important for an inclusive future
This year is an important moment to consider steps forward to reduce poverty and inequality across the world, including efforts to support the hard-to-reach, ‘last mile’ communities. Governments are responsible for delivering this change, but …
The future of diversity in the workplace: refugee integration in the job market.
When thinking of refugee integration, the job market is always a topic. So, it is not surprising to know that, when asked, ‘What makes you feel integrated?’, employment is the first aspect mentioned by refugees. …
Lankelly Chase announces plans redistribute assets, close in five years
After 60 years, Lankelly Chase has announced today that it plans to redistribute all its assets and close within a five-year timeframe. The decision was made acknowledging the roots of their capital in colonialism, as …
Collaboration as the pathway to educational systems change
Participating in the International Education Funders Group (IEFG) community in Edinburgh, with its unforgettable experiences like hiking Arthur’s Seat and dancing Ceilidhs at the National Museum of Scotland, was truly remarkable. The “IEFG Together 2023” …
Reflections from IEFG Conference on systems change philanthropy
“We talk a lot about the ‘risks’ of funding systems change work. What about the risks of NOT funding systems change work? Who bears those risks? It is the children, the communities, who deserve so much …
Let’s all take a step back: how understanding trajectories, trends and dynamics can help us work better
Caroline McLaughlin and Laura Savage reflect on the International Education Funders Group (IEFG) annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. The small group of us who coordinate philanthropy networks have developed a unique perspective on philanthropy. Through …
Will is not enough for systems change
Reflections on the International Education Funders Group (IEFG) Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, from a first-timer, Muza, and a long-timer, Faith. No question of will I arrived at my first IEFG conference full of will. …
