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The role of philanthropy?
The Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium – held in the beautiful, if somewhat exclusive American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) – provided me room for reflection on changes underway in philanthropy. My own journey …
Taking action means effectively funding local communities and movements
Last week, attending the Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium, I was heartened that ‘Taking Action Now’ was one of the core tracks. This was an especially welcome theme for the global consortium of regional feminist …
Funders commit half a billion dollars to reverse local journalism decline in US
A group of 22 foundations and journalism groups has announced a five-year, $500 million commitment to boost local news reporting, reduce systematic inequalities within US journalism coverage and practice, and bolster trust in US institutions. …
A space for inspiration, not just innovation
Inspiration. That’s the ‘I’ word that jumps into my mind immediately even though it was not in the title of the Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium, which took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts on September 7-8, …
Jockey Club’s Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum closes with call for global multi-level collaboration
The third Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, concluded successfully at the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. The two-day forum, held from 11 – 12 …
Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum targets solutions for fairer societies
The third Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, concluded successfully tat the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. The two-day forum attracted more than 1,600 delegates …
Philanthropists must not turn their back on the planet now
Up to one million species are now threatened with extinction, marking a rapid and serious decline in the health of the ecosystems we all depend on to survive and thrive. This loss is deeply concerning, …
Philanthropy in need of improving data and collaboration beyond sector, the Future of Philanthropy report warns
A new comprehensive report released suggests a need for more, and more useful, data in philanthropy and the need for philanthropists to collaborate not just with each other, but also across sectors. The Future of …
The SDG Fund: Empowering Local Communities to Achieve the SDGs
Reaching the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals will require regional and local development actors to take a leading role in implementation. Those local actors are among the most capable – and most motivated – to help …
Chew the SDGs with caution
Without systems change, localisation cannot salvage the SDG A new report issued this year by the UN says: ‘At this midpoint on our way to 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals are in trouble.’ The report …