Regional representatives

As a part of its goal to improve the globalisation of philanthropy coverage, Alliance magazine works with regional representatives in nine regions of the world. The work of our representatives helps Alliance achieve greater geographic parity in its coverage of global philanthropy and social investment by bringing in perspectives from outside of Europe and North America, which traditionally receive the most coverage.

The regional representatives work with the Digital editor to raise the profile of philanthropy in parts of the world where it receives less coverage, recognize visionary philanthropy leaders around the world and spotlight their activities, recognize and encourage innovative and creative forms of philanthropy, provide valuable content on philanthropy in emerging market countries, and provide a space for exchange amongst emerging markets philanthropy practitioners.

To get in touch with one of the representatives about their work with Alliance, email digital editor Elika Roohi at elika@alliancemagazine.org.

Read articles and interviews supported by the work of the regional representatives.

Arab region

Heba Abou Shnief, Egypt

Heba is a socioeconomic development professional specialising in how strategic private philanthropy can best serve public development policy objectives, as well as a Senior Research & Data Director at the Arab Foundations Forum. She is a City University of New York (CUNY) Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society Senior International Fellow.

Gulf Cooperation Council

Huda Hakki, Saudi Arabia

Huda is a socio-economic development professional who has spearheaded many initiatives focused on bridging the gap between macro-policies and micro-realities to create impact on institutional performance and societal welfare.

West Africa

Ese Emerhi, Nigeria

Ese is Global Network Weaver at the Global Fund for Community Foundations. She also sits on the Advisory Board of the Cambridge Global Challenges (University of Cambridge), representing a Global South voice on important global issues, especially around the #shitthepower movement.

East Africa

Susan Njambi Odongo, Kenya

Susan is a social development specialist who has been influencing the philanthropy agenda in Africa for the last ten years.

 

Central and Southern Africa

Tarisai Jangara, South Africa

Tarisai serves as the Communications and Membership Manager for the Africa Philanthropy Network (APN). With a background in journalism and expertise in communications for development, she has worked with organizations like the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association, Zambian Governance Foundation (ZGF), Talk to Loop, and the Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF).

South Asia

Aarti Mohan, India

Aarti Mohan is a co-founder and Partner at Sattva. She heads the Gender Practice and Government Initiatives at Sattva, partnering with diverse ecosystems across business and development to deliver impact on the ground.

 

East Asia

Fan Li, Japan

Fan is a founding member of the China-US Strategic Philanthropy Partnership (CUSP), a leading network that promotes research, exchange and collaboration between the philanthropic sectors of China and the US, as well as co-editor-in-chief of the Chinese version of Stanford Social Innovation Review.

Latin America

Agustín Landa, Mexico

Agustín has over 35 years of experience in the philanthropic sector and a deep understanding of how large-scale philanthropists can effectively support national and regional ecosystems. As a consultant, Agustín has promoted the concept of Community Foundations across Latin America including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, and Mexico.

Central and Eastern Europe

Magdalena Pękacka, Poland

Magda is the Executive Director of the Polish Donors Forum, the country’s only platform for emerging private donors.

 

The work of all our representatives in Africa, the Arab region, and South Asia are possible thanks to the valued support of Badr Jafar Philanthropies.