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Participatory grant making is key to shifting the power
What’s the best prescription for achieving the SDG’s? For international NGOs and funders to cede power and control over decision-making to the constituents they aim to serve. That’s the conclusion of a prototype trial on …
Marshall Institute’s Accelerator Summit Day to take place in London
A summit organised by the LSE Marshall Institute’s impact accelerator programme, 100x, is set to take place on 28 November in London, bringing together a range of sectors, from early childhood education to healthcare mobilisation. …
Nigerian philanthropy totalling half a billion in last five years
Nigerian philanthropists have given a total of $434.17 million in the last five years, according to a report published by the African Philanthropy Forum (AFP). Philanthropic donations ranged from a low of $922, to as …
Top 25 global funders account for more than three quarters of direct giving
The top 25 global funders account for more than three quarters of direct giving between 2016 and 2019, according to a new report published by the Council on Foundations. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation …
Voice for Social Good – Hong Kong initiative for full-funding principle for NGOs
Have you ever wondered: how much of my donation to a charity goes to those in need? It’s tempting to restrict funding only to activities that seem to directly serve beneficiaries to get the biggest …
US racial and climate justice coalition announces almost $1 billion in financial commitments for black wealth creation
GroundBreak, a coalition of over 40 corporate, civic, and philanthropic organisations in the US fighting for racial equity and climate based justice, has announced $926.75 million in financial commitments to expand wealth building opportunities for …
Nigerian gender lens fund wins impact investor of the year award
An impact fund that was set up by a 29-year-old woman and has generated 700 jobs, mainly for women in areas such as fintech, has won the Nigerian Impact Investor of the Year award for …
Investing in pre-project implementation: A critical step for locally led adaptation
In order to truly shift the power and invest in locally-led adaptation innovations, we need to adopt a more holistic approach to financing climate solutions. This means going beyond financing project implementation and investing in …
The Ukraine Airbnb initiative and the weaknesses of ‘disintermediated’ giving
When Russia invaded Ukraine last year, people wanted to help. The way they often do that is by giving money, and an appeal by the Disasters Emergency has raised £420 million (and counting). The DEC …
Tarsadia Foundation wins Catalyst 2030 award for trust based philanthropy
California-based Tarsadia Foundation, and its CEO Maya Patel, received recognition for a distinct approach to philanthropy at an awards ceremony in central London on 8 November. The Catalyst 2030 Awards, which recognise efforts across the …
