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The Black feminists that broke philanthropy’s inaction in Sudan
It’s been six months. Six months since country-wide violence has resulted in the deaths of thousands, and many more displaced and injured. It’s been six months since the Sudanese people have been caught between two …
‘Change requires courage’: More than ever, boldness is needed to fight poverty!
In 2021, Brazil surpassed the mark of 63 million people living in poverty, while 33 million people faced hunger, according to data from IBGE and a survey conducted by the Vox Populi Institute. At the same …
A call for African philanthropies to center progressive feminist agendas
“Philanthropic organizations are increasingly expected to be transparent about their activities and impact, and to be accountable to their stakeholders.” Atieno Odhiambo – Urgent Action Fund – Africa Board Chair The world is literally and …
When we resource girls to thrive, we seed a different kind of world
Girls are transforming policies and systems, responding to emergencies, leading movements, and sparking change across the world. They are fighting against femicides in Ecuador, demanding accountability for the killing of Mahsa Amani in Iran, building …
International Day of the Girl: Pandemic “erased” gender equity progress with US philanthropic support at critical low
Organisations tackling inequality for women and girls receive just 2 per cent of all philanthropic giving in the US. According to a new report by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly Family School …
African Philanthropy: from Inflection point to radical transformation – what will it take?
The theme of the fourth Africa Philanthropy Conference that took place in Dakar and Saly between 31st July – 4th August was African Philanthropy at an Inflection Point, with sessions across four themes: People, Power, …
The impact of MacKenzie Scott’s resourcing of women’s funds
MacKenzie Scott’s commitment to give away all her wealth is particularly important in a context where philanthropic institutions are eradicating programs – such as reproductive justice and gender-based violence – that are key to feminist …
Sudanese Feminist Sisterhood: At the frontline of radical resistance and solidarity
In loving memory of Roya Hassan and Ahmad Sibar, our comrade activists, friends, and siblings, whose absent presence will linger around, reminding us of their power and all the battles they won for women and …
It’s time for philanthropists to step up on climate finance
According to the latest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the world needs to increase green investment by three to six times current levels in order to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 …
Working for women and girls in Turkey: the Sabancı Foundation story
Women and girls have always been at the focus of our foundation throughout our almost 50-year history. The Sabancı Foundation has been working with a vision of a society in which all individuals enjoy their …
