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The courage to take extraordinary action: The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative at the Symposium
I am the Executive Director of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, which awards an annual prizes of $1M USD to a humanitarian hero who has risked their own life to save and improve the lives of …
Philanthropy x Impact Investing 2.0
The 2023 Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium convened a trailblazing group of individuals, diverse in many ways but united by a commitment to improve the wellbeing of communities around the world. It is rare, in …
An opportunity for philanthropists to have generational impact
The very first opening session at this year’s Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium, hosted by the Network of Engaged International Donors and The Philanthropic Initiative, set the frame for the rest of the two-day session. …
Philanthropy has the power to combat growing isolationism
Over the past decade, philanthropic leaders in the United States have increasingly turned away from support for international exchanges, especially in the arts. A deep dive into Candid’s vast data trove reveals that, since 2010, …
The impact of MacKenzie Scott’s resourcing of women’s funds
MacKenzie Scott’s commitment to give away all her wealth is particularly important in a context where philanthropic institutions are eradicating programs – such as reproductive justice and gender-based violence – that are key to feminist …
Improving partnerships will help our planet
Imagine having to forecast your every action, expenditure, and movement for two weeks, write it down, and then share it with someone else to get their approval for you to get any work done. Or …
Business and philanthropy forum to take place at UN’s COP28
This year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the UN COP28, will host a dedicated business and philanthropy climate forum. Taking place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on 1 and 2 …
The role of philanthropy?
The Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium – held in the beautiful, if somewhat exclusive American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) – provided me room for reflection on changes underway in philanthropy. My own journey …
Taking action means effectively funding local communities and movements
Last week, attending the Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium, I was heartened that ‘Taking Action Now’ was one of the core tracks. This was an especially welcome theme for the global consortium of regional feminist …
Philanthropy for the grassroots
Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium by the Network of Engaged International Donors and The Philanthropic Initiative opened in a powerful way. Ilwad Elman from Elman Peace & Human Rights Centre in Somalia and Jamila Afghani …
