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Three philanthropy myths to bust in 2024
2024 arrives with a sense of urgency on all fronts. At a time when democratic norms are slipping, inequality and human needs are rising, and the climate is dangerously heating up, we are called upon …
World Economic Forum seeks $1 billion from corporate giving for climate
A new philanthropic initiative by the World Economic Forum (WEF) aims to nudge corporate foundations towards climate philanthropy by giving at least $1 billion by 2030. It is part of a wider push to …
Chernor Bah on what ‘shifting the power’ means in Sierra Leone
Although he was unable to attend the Shift the Power conference in Bogota in December, Sierra Leonian Minister, Chernor Bah, made the time to speak with Alliance to discuss how to make the movement more …
Co-creating the Nordic future?
In light of the intersecting crises that we face, there has never been a greater need to co-create agendas and work in partnership. How can philanthropy engage with policymakers in addressing climate change, growing social …
The path forward for philanthropy and systems level transformation
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of today, discussions around strategic philanthropy, particularly its role in effecting systemic change, are gaining momentum. But why this pressing shift towards a systemic approach in philanthropy? Why, now? …
Meta accused of using philanthropy to influence universities
Tech giant Meta, owner of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, is using philanthropy to influence universities in the US. That’s according to a report published by the Tech Transparency Project, which has found that …
African public health gains traction with launch of several institutions
The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation is set to formally begin work this January, in what is shaping is up to be a year of new institutions and philanthropic endeavours tackling public health across the continent. …
Newly appointed Wellcome Trust CEO kickstarts tenure
The Wellcome Trust’s newly appointed CEO has begun his tenure. John-Arne Røttingen, a former ambassador for global health at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Norway, was hired back in October. “It is a …
Warren Buffett and Nike founder Phil Knight top 2023’s biggest donations list
The biggest charitable donations from the world’s wealthiest individuals and their foundations totalled over $3.5 billion in 2023. According to an annual list compiled by Chronicle of Philanthropy, four universities received big gifts in …
“Fundamental rights under attack” with US discrimination lawsuit
Progressive philanthropic groups the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector have described a US lawsuit, in which a foundation providing support to black women entrepreneurs is accused of being racially discriminatory by nature, as an …
