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Gathering momentum for philanthropy to engage in public-private partnerships
If I have learned one thing over my past five years working in philanthropy, then it is that partnerships are key to address the challenges of our time in an impactful way. No single organisation …
The Asian decade
This was the billing of AVPN’s first face-to-face convening since 2019 and with the return of the conference has come a new purpose and of responsibility, articulated by Naina Batra in her opening address to …
Aga Khan Foundation holds global education forum across ten countries
The Aga Khan Foundation — together with UNICEF, the Regional Education and Learning Initiative, and the Government of Tanzania — have joined together for Schools2030. The programme’s inaugural global forum was held this week, bringing …
Impact investing in the endowment: Why do it and how to get started
In the UK, the largest 300 endowed charitable foundations have over £72 billion in total assets. Yet, despite the field of impact investing originating from within the foundation community, the vast majority of these assets …
New $1 million fund to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education across Asia
A new STEM Fund has been launched, by the Micron Foundation and the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) which will fund innovative solutions that are increasing gender diversity and equity in schools in India, Singapore, …
Why local philanthropy must be included in the Levelling Up agenda
This month, the Queen’s speech unveiled the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. The Bill will set out the Government’s proposals to reform the planning system. But what remains unclear is the role that philanthropy will play …
Fintech is part of Africa’s green transition
As Africa prepares for some of the worst effects of climate change, could innovations that merge fintech and climate solutions help the continent accelerate to its sustainable development goals? Time is no one’s friend in …
Village to global village: Making sense of impact, ESG, and other ‘good’ ideas
Impact at the village level In my first ‘field posting’ as a United Nations Volunteer, I remember (as if it were yesterday) going on a journey to Farah, a province in Afghanistan, to report on …
In Profile: Mental Health Philanthropy
Despite its relatively humble position in the pecking order of causes which deserve funding, many organisations around the world, funders as well as practitioners, are engaged with the issue of mental health. The following offers …
Now it’s getting exciting!
Although it is seldom highlighted by the SDGs, good mental health is fundamental to many of the most significant challenges we face. There are positive signs that funders are catching on to this Many philanthropists …