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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. …
“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 …
World’s top 12 billionaires emit emissions equivalent to 2 million homes
The world’s top twelve billionaires emit emissions equivalent to 2.1 million homes, through the use of private transport and financial investments. According to an investigation by Oxfam published by the Guardian, some 17 million tones …
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 …
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 …
A beacon of hope: Arab world philanthropy’s quest towards progress
We stand at a pivotal juncture, with the clock ticking towards the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While organizations are so focused on working towards achieving the SDGs, it is crucial …
Confronting shrinking civic space in localisation agendas: Creating an ‘enabling environment’ for Arab philanthropy
Creating an ‘enabling environment’ for civil society organisations (CSOs) to grow and thrive is integral to creating appropriate, meaningful, and impactful localisation approaches. As a result, many speakers at the Arab Foundations Forum (AFF) highlighted …
The tensions in philanthropy’s agenda for transformation
As a partnership practitioner and adviser, I’ve been gratified to see that the call for greater collaboration in philanthropy continues to gain momentum. However, this is just one among many different, and equally important rallying …
Business and philanthropy forum to take place at UN’s COP28
This year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the UN COP28, will host a dedicated business and philanthropy climate forum. Taking place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on 1 and 2 …
Africa Climate Summit: Energy group founded at COP26 calls for collaboration to address climate crisis
Ahead of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit taking place in Kenya, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), an organisation bringing together philanthropy, government, finance and technology, has called for increased investment and …
