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What’s really needed of us all now: New frontiers in funding, philanthropy, and investment
In July, a new conference in London will bring together innovators across the philanthropic and investment worlds, to learn from one another and make new connections. The event will explore approaches in investment and philanthropy …
Industrial models of food and energy are failing. The G7 must do better.
There was much debate over what should have been the central topic of discussion at this year’s G7 summit in Germany. It was set against a turbulent backdrop that global leaders meet: the war in …
To reimagine philanthropy, go back to its roots: the love of humanity
Philanthropy’s practices have moved it so far away from its definition of loving humanity. Intersectional feminism offers a roadmap for the way back. Stop dividing people into groups based on unrealistic and artificial singular boxes. …
In parched Zimbabwe, experts fear that new PVO law will curtail food aid
Zimbabwe is grappling with severe droughts that have left millions of people food insecure, forcing many farmers to depend on both local and international philanthropic organisations for food. The country has suffered from numerous serious …
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 …
To fuel gender justice, donors must support, not shame, sex workers
We’ve re-committed, and here’s how you can too. Fatou Ndiaye lives in Senegal, a majority Muslim country in which ‘the cultural values do not allow for sex work,’ she says. But sex work pays ‘her …
The UKs new International Development Strategy misses the philanthropy mark
The UK has a proud history as a world leader in international development, and aid support has both saved and changed lives around the world. The Government’s new International Development Strategy (IDS) sets out the …
The number of young philanthropists in India are increasing
There has been a rise in the number of young philanthropists in India, with particular growth seen in 2022, the CSR Journal in India reports. The country expects this rise in young giving to continue. …
Which session at the AVPN Global Conference 2022 would you most like to read about?
The AVPN Global Conference 2022 agenda will provide a deep-dive into the cross-cutting thematic areas that represent the most pressing challenges in the region. These will include: Climate Action, Gender, Health & Nutrition and Economic …
Closing the global justice gap
Approximately two-thirds of the world’s population – roughly 5.1 billion people – lack meaningful access to justice. With no way to seek redress or remedy when their human rights are violated, they exist in what’s …