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Transforming philanthropy to transform the world: a call for change
Ahead of the WINGSForum, co-hosted this year with the Africa Philanthropy Network (APN) in Nairobi, Kenya from October 3-5, 2023, the theme of the forum, ‘Transforming Philanthropy to Transform the World,’ has sparked a deep …
Rewriting the narrative: The problem with problem-framing
Born near the slopes of Mount Elgon in Western Kenya, my upbringing was rich with stories that served as the lifeblood of our community. However, too often when it came to the tales told by …
Rockefeller Foundation invests $1 billion towards sustainable development goals
The Rockefeller Foundation says it will invest $1 billion towards tackling the climate crisis and ensuring it benefits marginalised communities, as part of a wider shift towards sustainable development goals (SDGs). It is the first …
Alliance magazine announces new submissions guidelines following diversity report
Alliance magazine has announced new measures to address gaps highlighted by a new audit looking at equity, diversity and inclusion across the publication. This includes improving the transparency of editorial decision-making, with the inclusion of …
Non-profits need to do a better job of nurturing talent
The India Philanthropy Report 2023, co-authored by Dasra and Bain & Company, shows that 41 percent of funders aim to support capacity building and talent development of non-profits. Through different initiatives, partners, and experts – the …
We will never take our readers’ trust for granted
At the start of this year, Alliance magazine announced plans to conduct its first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) audit. Our stated aim has been ‘to better understand how to further our mission to provide …
Get set for WINGS 2023: Nairobi
We are living in catastrophic times where situations are complex, and things cannot continue as they are. Beyond the crises, what new horizons can we create for our world? How can we reimagine philanthropy as …
Fondation Botnar joined by UNICEF and global players aiming to bring adolescent health wthin SDGs
Adolescents have been a “missing population” in global health priorities for far too long, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). That’s according to Swiss philanthropists Fondation Botnar. To address that, it has attracted ten global …
What philanthropy can do to narrow the climate finance gap
The latest UN climate report warned in March that there is ‘a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.’ Scientists say that the critical warming threshold of 1.5C …
Which session at WINGSForum 2023 would you most like to read about?
WINGSForum 2023 will aim to respond to the call by practitioners, institutions and the sector at large to find common narratives, imagination, solutions and pathways to change. The event will include and welcome a variety …
