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Meeting halfway: Three ways philanthropy can help society adapt to autism
The Eastern philosopher Al Farabi believed that a virtuous society is one where there is room for the constructive use of the different skills and talents of all inhabitants. Happiness, thus, results from one’s connection …
India’s ultra-wealthy giving less than before
Philanthropic giving from India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals has fallen by almost a third over the past year, according to the India Philanthropy Report 2023 from Dasra and Bain & Co. According to the research, the dramatic …
Giving in South Korea growing in both size and type
According to research from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, South Korea has been experiencing growth in philanthropic activities over the last decade. This giving is rooted in both traditional giving vehicles, as …
OECD Centre study on China finds domestic donations outpace cross-border giving
The report on Domestic and Cross-border Philanthropy for Development and Gender Equality in China 2016-19 has analysed data from 62 large foundations within China as well as 45 cross-border foundations which are active in China. …
Pakistan a top country for philanthropy, says nation’s government official
Pakistan ranks among the top countries in the world for generous philanthropy, said Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman, the Governor of Punjab. According to Governor Rehman, private philanthropy is a growing source of funding for middle …
Funders and grantees learning from each other: how an Indonesian nonprofit and a Swiss foundation teamed up
What would it look like to transform traditional funder-grantee dynamics into more of a mutually beneficial relationship? If you are a grantee, what benefits could you offer your funder aside from fulfilling the requirements of their grant? …
Inaugural India Giving Day raises $1.4 million
The India Philanthropy Alliance has raised $1.4 million as part of its India Giving Day campaign. The Alliance, a network of leading India-focused nonprofits in the US, held the Giving Day in March, and attracted …
Alliance for philanthropy and partners builds on COP27 commitments with Vietnam government
A partnership between philanthropy and government in Vietnam will support the country’s ambitious climate and energy goals to reach net-zero by 2050. Last month, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) signed memorandums …
Dasra Philanthropy Week 2023
In its 14th edition, Dasra Philanthropy Week brought together diverse stakeholders and voices from the development ecosystem to convene, converse and continue sustained action towards the quest for a billion Indians to thrive with dignity …
Accelerating the impact of giving in India
At the 14th Dasra Philanthropy Week, diverse stakeholders from the social impact sector gathered to convene and collaborate on ideas for sustained action for a transformed India. The event featured diverse leaders of grassroot organisations, …
