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The Trust Imperative: Reshaping Society’s Participation in Systems Change
I was walking with a young leader of an Indian civic engagement organisation last week, when he shared a perspective that stayed with me. He said, “Sometimes, society believes its role is solely to resist …
Building collective power at WINGSForum 2023
The final session I attended at WINGSForum2023 was Building Barriers, Shifting Power: A collaboration to reshape philanthropic infrastructure. Due diligence. Risk analysis. Compliance. Vetting. These words, Matthew Patten at Catalyst2030 acknowledges, can make us shudder. …
‘Killing our capacity for justice’: Advancing racial justice at WINGSForum 2023
The first session I attended was Advancing racial justice & transformation through philanthropy, run by Ana Maria Sanchez – Philanthropy director at Cemefi (Mexico); Cassio França – Secretary General, GIFE (Brazil); and Lori Villarosa – …
Transform philanthropy to transform the world
The journey to host this year’s WINGS Forum in Nairobi, Kenya began in Mexico in 2017, the last in-person forum of WINGS where it was announced that the 2020 Forum would be held in Africa. …
We need to talk about the D word
Earlier this month, WINGS hosted their 2023 Forum, and Alliance asked its readers what session they would like to hear about most in a poll. The winner was ‘Decolonising Philanthropy: A Global South Exploration’ – …
Elephants transforming philanthropy: Reforming international development at WINGSForum 2023
Reforming International Development had two – very different – sessions during the WINGSForum. The first was upon the terrace, dubbed the ‘Garden of Experimentation’, where statements were made and those in attendance were to choose …
New WINGS award to recognise field-building funders
WINGS have announced a new award to recognise and encourage funders that support the ongoing development and transformation of the field. The Ecosystem Funder award was announced at the 7th edition of WINGSForum, co-hosted with …
‘As we fight to end poverty, we also fight to rebuild our African narratives’ – Interview with Coumba Toure
In Africa, storytelling is deeply ingrained in our culture and holds immense value. It has always been a vital part of our lives, bringing families and communities together. I have cherished memories of gathering around …
Nurturing philanthropy in the current climate of decreased giving
It’s old news that giving is down in the UK, and it’s hardly come as a surprise; in recent times we have been rocked by a pandemic and a war. We are living through one …
Philanthropy has the power to target misinformation
In a world where misinformation spreads like wildfire, philanthropic organisations and charities must recognise the urgency of investing in anti-misinformation efforts. While the climate crisis remains a paramount concern, the insidious effects of misinformation reach …