This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the March 2021 issue of Alliance:

The Americas

• US funders condemn political violence
• Indigenous communities combat Covid impact
• Women-led philanthropy’s ‘starring role’

Europe

• EFC and Dafne to join forces
• WHO Foundation appoints Anil Soni as first CEO
• Pre-election charities impact Ukrainian foundations
• DRK opens European HQ in The Hague

Africa and Middle East

• Africa’s social investment landscape in focus
• Wealthy Gulf families shifting to sustainable investing
• RPA appoints three executives in Nigeria
• Registry moves CSR in Ghana into the spotlight

Asia and the Pacific

• Give2Asia and KBF promote cross-border giving
• Australian Philanthropy Awards reward excellence and innovation
• Interview series discusses India’s funding practices
• AVPN launches ‘Money meets mission’ podcast