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World Hunger Day: A call for more investment in maternal and childhood nutrition
One billion – roughly one in four – women and girls around the world are malnourished today. It’s a staggering statistic and a challenge that is getting worse, not better. The global price of food …
Democratic values under attack in Europe: Looking beyond the Dutch dikes and the role of Philanthropy
Last week, I read about the expected – yet still shocking – implications of the radical shift to the far-right in the Netherlands. The current coalition agreement includes measures previously adopted by other European countries …
From roots to resilience: Raintree Foundation’s journey towards building community stewardship
As pressing reality of climate change looms large over us, the need for action has never been more evident. With each passing year, we witness the escalating impact of climate change, from extreme weather events …
Criminal justice reform is an opportunity for every funder
Four years ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked massive protests around the world that focused attention on criminal justice issues. Yet, back in the U.S., where the activism started, a wave of political retrenchment …
Which session at Philea Forum 2024 would you most like to read about?
As we approach Philea Forum 2024, Alliance is assembling a team of bloggers to report from the event. We hope to be able to share the topics and themes from the conference with those who …
A new vision of Asian philanthropy
This was my first AVPN Global Conference, but it won’t be my last. Heading into Abu Dhabi on the heels of the always-inspiring Skoll World Forum, I had no idea what to expect. Wading through …
Rooting change and cultivating support for Indigenous people
The shimmering, futuristic skyscrapers of Abu Dhabi are a world apart from the humble villages I’ve visited in the tropical rainforests of Latin America, Central Africa and Southeast Asia. Members of these remote and tree-covered …
Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk and Wellcome Trust join forces on global health
Philanthropy’s three giant players are combining to push scientific solutions for major global health issues. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust and Novo Nordisk Foundation have announced a joint $300 million partnership supporting research and …
Philanthropists’ role in empowering Africa’s environment guardians
African communities have for centuries played a critical role in forest conservation. By empowering these communities, philanthropists have stepped in to not only preserve rich cultural heritage but also tap into their invaluable wisdom for innovative …
Pre-order the June 2024 issue: Pursuing the common good
Most philanthropists would claim that enhancing the common good is at the heart of their philanthropic purpose. But how many live up to this expectation? How would philanthropy be different if pursuing the common good …