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Disrupting ourselves to disrupt the system
PEXforum22 was all about building bridges and fostering collaboration, and Istanbul served the event’s spirit in many ways. As Rana Kotan, the general secretary of TÜSEV, beautifully put in her welcoming remarks, the city mimics …
Decolonising Philanthropy: From conceptual apprehension to functional progress
Though the term is increasingly bandied around, what does ‘decolonising philanthropy’ mean and how does it work? Reading the term ‘decolonising philanthropy’ is likely to evoke mixed feelings. Some may feel energised or hopeful, while …
Community-driven solutions to the colonial mindset
The key to decolonising philanthropy is to build authentic partnerships with communities At Forbes Marshall, since the late 1960s – from the time of the foundation of our factories – we have lived the philosophy …
The transition from colonial to nationalistic in India
The last 75 years in India have seen not only the transition from colonial to Indigenous government, but also a similar transition in attitudes towards the social sector India got its freedom from British colonial …
Home-grown philanthropy models wanted
Decolonising attitudes towards philanthropy needs more than a change of practitioner. It needs a thoroughgoing change of practice Philanthropy in the Middle East has grown against a backdrop of institutionalised humanitarian aid in chronic conflict …
Tales of dynamism and diversity: Reflections on the AVPN 2022 conference
Andrew Milner reflects on the debate at the heart of the AVPN 2022 conference that he recently attended in Bali The Asian decade: it was on the AVPN’s 2022 conference masthead, it was proclaimed from …
Hope and philanthropy
This is one of the most personal posts I’ve ever written. Based on one of the most personal stories I’ve ever shared – and I have PEXforum Istanbul to thank for both opportunities. With 20-plus …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the September 2022 issue of Alliance: Arab Region UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fun tackles SDG goals Economic crisis slows Ramadan giving Wealth concentration rockets …