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“Why aren’t young Latin American researchers talking about philanthropy yet?” Reflections from a fellow scholar
“Why aren’t young Latin American researchers talking about philanthropy yet?” is a strong question. It is raised from a personal perspective shaped by my experience as a PhD candidate and researcher in the nonprofit field …
Carbon emissions have created our warmer temperatures
A climate science workshop series by Active Philanthropy: Episode 3 The last decade really stands out: For nine years in a row (2014-2022), we’ve seen the warmest years on record. However, temperatures do not change …
Pension scheme pool commits 40% of new fund to impact investments in ‘market-leading’ move
One of the UK’s eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pools has committed 40% of a new investment vehicle to impact investing (social or environmental impact). The pool manager – Brunel Pension Partnership – manages …
Unpacking the post-pandemic funding landscape: A closer look at global aid and philanthropy
In the wake of the pandemic, what has been the impact on global aid and philanthropy? Has civil society funding or human rights funding been sacrificed for COVID or migration responses? The Transparency and Accountability …
Global food security as a sustainable and shared mission
Feeding others and combating hunger is one of the most deeply entrenched traditions in the Arab Peninsula from pre-Islamic times. Quranic verses and Islamic teachers later reaffirmed this practice, and it is now considered among …
New WINGS award to recognise field-building funders
WINGS have announced a new award to recognise and encourage funders that support the ongoing development and transformation of the field. The Ecosystem Funder award was announced at the 7th edition of WINGSForum, co-hosted with …
The transformation driven by the Ubuntu spirit
The triennial meeting of WINGS – Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support took place in Nairobi, Kenya, in October. Guided by the theme TRANSFORMATION, participants from 45 countries reflected on how to unlock the potential of …
Philanthropy has the power to target misinformation
In a world where misinformation spreads like wildfire, philanthropic organisations and charities must recognise the urgency of investing in anti-misinformation efforts. While the climate crisis remains a paramount concern, the insidious effects of misinformation reach …
The do’s and don’ts of funding networks
On the first day of WINGSForum 2023, we – Lina Ingles and Matt Reeves from Aga Khan Foundation, Gloria Cid from La Caixa Foundation, Vanessa Stevens from Global Fund for Children, and I – facilitated …
Wellcome Trust, world’s second largest foundation, hires new CEO
The Wellcome Trust has appointed John-Arne Røttingen, a former medical scientist and public health official, as its new CEO. The world’s second largest foundation, with an endowment of $46.2 billion, said Røttingen brings inclusive …