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International Women’s Day: ‘If you care about social impact, you should not be ignoring African women’

8 March 2024
Claudia Cahalane

At the age of 29, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes founded one of the few women-owned investment companies in Africa. With women in …

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Civil society grants announced amid backdrop of democratic renaissance

7 March 2024
Shafi Musaddique

Philanthropy’s involvement in bolstering civil society is growing.  Nine new grants, at a total of £2 million, have been announced …

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Private philanthropy on the rise in India, Dasra report finds 

6 March 2024
Shafi Musaddique

Private philanthropy is on the rise in India, mostly powered by family-backed philanthropy, and is predicted to expand by 10 …

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Major philanthropist Jacob Rothschild dies aged 87

6 March 2024
Shafi Musaddique

Jacob Rothschild, a giant in the world of philanthropy, has died at the age of 87.  Synonymous with high finance, …

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Hilton Foundation and USAid agree framework for local led development 

5 March 2024
Shafi Musaddique

The United States Agency for International Development, otherwise known as USAid, has signed an agreement with the Hilton Foundation in …

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Latest issue: What leadership can philanthropy provide?

3 March 2024
Alliance magazine

The March 2024 issue of Alliance magazine is now available to read in print and digital formats. Guest edited by Sufina Ahmad (John Ellerman Foundation) …

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Half a billion dollar local journalism initiative expands across US

29 February 2024
Shafi Musaddique

A national coalition of funders investing over $500 million to boost local journalism in the US is expanding into 17 …

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Twenty major foundations sign climate adaptation commitment

27 February 2024
Shafi Musaddique

Twenty major philanthropic funders have signed a call for action outlaying stronger commitments towards funding climate resilience and adaptation.   …

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Which session at Philea Research Forum 2024 would you most like to read about?

26 February 2024
Alliance magazine

Philea’s Research Forum; “Breaking Bad (Habits): How Can Foundations Move from Siloes to Shaping Future Innovation Ecosystems” will take place …

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Philea Research Forum 2024: Breaking bad habits in Milan

26 February 2024
Alliance magazine

Philea’s Research Forum; “Breaking Bad (Habits): How Can Foundations Move from Siloes to Shaping Future Innovation Ecosystems” will take place …

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To ensure education in Ukraine, provide flexible funding to grassroots groups

22 February 2024
Ashani Ratnayake

Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine has had devastating impacts on children’s access to education. Many schools were unable to reopen …

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African Venture Philanthropy Alliance launches programme for climate innovators

21 February 2024
Shafi Musaddique

The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) has launched a new funding programme that hopes to engage funders with ‘climate adaptation …