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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 …
Ford Foundation West Africa director calls for sustainable philanthropy in across sub-Sahara region
High net worth individuals in Nigeria and across the West African region must do more to support civil society, with financial help from international organisations and governments fading away, according to the Ford Foundations’ West …
The power of learning and sharing: a key component for organisational resilience
What does resilience mean in the context of organisational growth and development? How can funders help to build the conditions for a thriving voluntary sector? The crises of the past few years have shown just …
Arab world unites to pour financial relief and aid for Palestinians
Donations for the Palestinian people is pouring in from across the Arab world, with urgent calls for more assistance as the Gaza crisis escalates. UAE Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin …
Unpacking the post-pandemic funding landscape: A closer look at global aid and philanthropy
In the wake of the pandemic, what has been the impact on global aid and philanthropy? Has civil society funding or human rights funding been sacrificed for COVID or migration responses? The Transparency and Accountability …
WINGSForum 2023: Transform philanthropy to transform the world
From October 3-5, 2023, more than 350 attendees from over 50 countries gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for the 7th edition of WINGSForum, this year co-hosted with the African Philanthropy Network (APN). WINGSForum brought together philanthropy …
The Trust Imperative: Reshaping Society’s Participation in Systems Change
I was walking with a young leader of an Indian civic engagement organisation last week, when he shared a perspective that stayed with me. He said, “Sometimes, society believes its role is solely to resist …
