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March 2022
Against a backdrop of existing social and economic inequalities, the global Covid pandemic has exacerbated mental health problems for the most vulnerable. Globally, those suffering from the impact of war, extreme poverty, famine and climate …
Sponsored content: 2022 poised to be a breakthrough year for social finance
Sponsored content from our partner UBS New initiatives will mobilize capital and pave way for social finance tools to play a bigger role in meeting dire development needs post-pandemic The year 2022 will see new …
To deliver conservation commitments, funding practices need to change
The past year has witnessed a surge of global financial commitments to support biodiversity, protected areas, ecosystem restoration, and related conservation efforts. Public and private funding is rapidly growing for ‘nature-based solutions’ to climate change, …
Zimbabwe philanthropists urged to invest more in resilience to severe droughts
Over the past two decades, rain-fed agriculture has increasingly become unattainable in Zimbabwe as frequent and severe droughts continue to ravage the country. Could philanthropy help with drought resilience? Experts say Zimbabwe is now experiencing …
Alliance digital event: A global conversation on the future of philanthropy
What does the future of philanthropy look like? Over 2021, as a part of Alliance magazine’s special 25th-anniversary celebrations, we explored that question through six special digital events across Africa, the Arab region, Asia & …
Why funding sustainability is key to achieving the SDGs
What do the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustainable grant-making practices have in common? Both represent a long-term commitment to supporting the people, places, and communities that we are all part of. In …
Five insights from advising philanthropists to do good
For the last twenty years, we have been working on philanthropy from different angles in the international development and private sectors. We have also been advising wealthy individuals and families all around the world on …
Risk or opportunity? Elevating your non-profit investment strategy
For many, the term ‘investment risk’ can carry negative connotations. However, higher investment returns are only possible by taking on greater risk. Foundations investing in the long term are able to withstand more risk, and …
Free learning hub launched by global education funder Aga Khan Foundation
The global education funder Aga Khan Foundation has launched The Learning Hub – a free online platform aimed at strengthening practitioners and empowering communities. According to the Aga Khan Foundation, The Learning Hub captures its …
What’s ahead? Predictions for philanthropy in 2022 and beyond
It feels, right now, as if the only real certainty is uncertainty. But this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to think about the future. Once we abandon the idea of rigid predictions and focus instead …