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Lack of collectiveness: the major ‘knot’ to be untied in (and by) philanthropy

Daniel Barretti 26 September 2024

‘What is the difference between living in a world that is a mess and a world that is messy?’ This was how Philip Yun, Head of Global Philanthropy Forum, started the opening session called ‘Philanthropy: untangling the …


Intertwining lives, weaving the future

Aline Herrera 26 September 2024

There is a place for everyone at the table to promote social change. This was how Julia Brindisi, Head of Philanthropic Investments for the Americas at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) started the closing …


Listening and collaboration: creating systemic changes

Joana Noffs 26 September 2024

Life stories and experiences trace paths that can help us face complex collective challenges. When it comes to philanthropy, one of the knots faced is the concentration of the resources and the power of decision making in …

Emergency and resilience: philanthropy strengthening communities

Beatriz Barros 26 September 2024

Social investment is about people. Prevention and care are also about people.  At the 13th Brazilian Philanthropy Forum, with the theme ‘Interlaced Philanthropy’, the session ‘Emergency and Resilience: philanthropy strengthening communities’ discussed the imminent climate and sanitary crisis, …

Brazil Philanthropy Forum 2024: Untangling the knots of a complex world

Kit Muirhead 25 September 2024

The 2024 Brazil Philanthropy Forum launched with a thought-provoking session titled “Philanthropy: Untangling the Knots of the World.” As session mediator, Philip Yun, Co-President and Co-CEO of the CCWA and Global Philanthropy Forum, set the …

Data-driven approaches to social investment: Advancing children’s rights in Brazil

Liliana Chopitea 20 September 2024

Taking part in the 13th edition of the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum promoted by IDIS at the beginning of September was a unique experience. As chief of social policy at UNICEF Brazil, the chance to contribute …

Brazilian Philanthropy Forum reflects on the challenges and responses of philanthropy nowadays

IDIS 20 September 2024

What loose ends can philanthropy help interlace? In what way can the use of data, technology and artificial intelligence promote social transformations? What influence does family philanthropy have? How can philanthropy help reduce inequalities? These …

Weaving collective responses to systemic challenges: A perspective from the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum

Carola Matarazzo 20 September 2024

In a world increasingly marked by deep polarization social tensions, and the escalation of global challenges, the concept embodied by the Portuguese word “Nós” becomes more relevant than ever. Not only does “nós” mean “we” …