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IKEA gives $10.1m to Kenyan and American nonprofit empowering communities vulnerable to climate change
IKEA Foundation has awarded BOMA, a Kenya and US-based non-profit, a grant of $10.1 million to support the organization’s innovative approach to alleviating poverty in regions severely impacted by climate change. ‘We are excited to …
Young people develop strategies to lift up philanthropy in Africa
The African Youth Philanthropy Network (AYPN) held its third Leadership Conference in Accra, Ghana from 27-29 November 2022. The conference brought together Sub-Regional Leaders, AYPN Secretariat Team and AYPN Co-Hosts Partner Teams to a round …
$161m for local initiatives in Africa, Asia, Latin America from Co-Impact
Philanthropic collaborative Co-Impact has announced $161 million in grants for 34 initiatives across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to help make systems more just and inclusive while advancing gender equality and women’s leadership. The grants …
The power of donor organising
Girls and young feminists bring incredible organising power, creativity, and courage to their activism, working tirelessly to create change in every corner of the world. They are often doing this at great risk to their …
Driving change: A new moment for African Philanthropy at the African Philanthropy Network Assembly 2022
The African Philanthropy Network (APN) Assembly in 2022 (co-hosted by the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN), CivSource, and Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF)) was the first assembly since the 2018 Assembly in Mauritius. The Covid-19 …
Black Giving Matters: A conversation on African Diaspora Giving
What is Diaspora giving? Does it mean different things to different people? What does Black giving mean? What are the forms of Black giving? Athena Advisors hosted co-hosted event with CivSource-Africa to explore these pressing …
Getting serious about building local capacity for conservation success
Saving the planet requires better partnerships to strengthen local organizations. The world has finally woken up to the important role that Indigenous people and local communities play in protecting our planet. From the adoption of …
Reflections on a journey of sharing power
Over the last several weeks, we have been reflecting on how we practice feminist principles of philanthropy in each of the Urgent Action Sister Funds, from how we work to build a culture of sharing …
Lessons in repair
Many people experience crises as both victims and bringers of relief. Here is a personal testimony of that experience Where for many, anniversaries, graduations, elections, important birthdays, and family moments stand as markers of many …
According to need?
Aid to crisis-stricken countries should be determined on the basis of need, yet politics and media interest continue to drive inequities in responding to humanitarian crises Did you know that a famine is now unfolding …
