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June 2024: Around the world from our regional reps
Every month Alliance regional representatives provide a report on the latest happenings in philanthropy from their region. Below is roundup for June 2024 Stanford Social Innovation Review(SSIR) Japan Relaunched By Fan Li, East Asia Regional Representative …
Philanthropists are funding drug research the wrong way
In February, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) launched the ‘More Research, Less Cancer’ campaign, which, in their words, aims to get ‘high-value donors and philanthropists to raise £400m to tackle the disease, making it the largest …
Democracy in France depends on restoring a free press
The situation of the press in France is an example of the wider media crisis across Europe. France may have narrowly avoided a far-right government – for now – but the task of mobilising funds …
Not so new after all: The origins of West Coast philanthropy
On February 11, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to capture the franchise’s fourth Lombardy trophy, becoming the NFL’s first back-to-back Super Bowl champions since the ‘03-04 New England Patriots. …
Why investigative journalism should spark change in the world
Democracy relies on truth and transparency. In 2024, a year where half the world’s population will have the chance to vote in elections, there has never been a more crucial time to shine a light …
Unpicking the wiring
It’s been over two weeks since the 2024 edition of the Next Frontier’s conference, and a statement from the opening session keeps playing in my mind: “The biggest risk we take is carrying on as …
If enough millionaires and billionaires get scared off, then the right wins, says executive director of Solidaire Network
Rajasvini Bhansali is the Executive Director of Solidaire Network and Solidare Action, a community of donor organisers mobilising critical resources to the frontlines of social justice. After participating in a panel discussion titled ‘Humanising and …
Resistance against hopelessness at JRF’s Next Frontiers Conference
JRF’s director of emerging futures, posed three questions for participants at the Foundation’s 2024 Next Frontier’s conference: what is this moment we are living through and how should we respond to it? Where does wealth …
Philanthropy and the problem of the Outer Commons
As I look around at the lack of political consensus on what to do about poverty, public health or climate, and as I listen to the arguments and debates in the media, I do wonder …
5th African Philanthropy Conference to be held in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls
Continuing with its mandate to facilitate progressive dialogue and action within the field of African philanthropy, the 5th African Philanthropy Conference will be hosted under the theme “The Next Frontiers of African Philanthropy”, marking a pivotal opportunity to …