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More than nothing, but not enough: UK funding to LGBTI communities in the Global South and East
This year has been one of celebration and commiseration for global LGBTI communities. The Cook Islands and Mauritius have decriminalised same sex relations, there was an important court victory for civil society organizing in Kenya …
It’s time to decolonise philanthropy, are you ready to join the struggle?
Set up in 1943 and currently occupied by nearly 10,000 Palestinian refugees, the Shatila refugee camp in South Beirut displays a telling piece of wall art. It merges the Aboriginal and Palestinian flags with a …
We loved to volunteer – Here’s why we stopped.
In a world that often feels consumed by the relentless pursuit of career and personal success, financial stability, and socio-economic status, volunteering has provided both of us with a precious opportunity to connect with our …
US racial and climate justice coalition announces almost $1 billion in financial commitments for black wealth creation
GroundBreak, a coalition of over 40 corporate, civic, and philanthropic organisations in the US fighting for racial equity and climate based justice, has announced $926.75 million in financial commitments to expand wealth building opportunities for …
Major philanthropic institutions urge governments to ‘stop enabling war crimes’ in Gaza open letter
Dozens of major funders and funding bodies including the Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) – a membership organisation which includes some of the largest US and European foundations as dues paying members – have called …
Bogota set to host Shift The Power summit
Colombia’s capital city Bogota is set to host a major conference bringing together voices from community philanthropy and networks exploring how the sector can tackle various global crisis with decision makers rooted in the Global …
Ford Foundation West Africa director calls for sustainable philanthropy in across sub-Sahara region
High net worth individuals in Nigeria and across the West African region must do more to support civil society, with financial help from international organisations and governments fading away, according to the Ford Foundations’ West …
The Black feminists that broke philanthropy’s inaction in Sudan
It’s been six months. Six months since country-wide violence has resulted in the deaths of thousands, and many more displaced and injured. It’s been six months since the Sudanese people have been caught between two …
Arab world unites to pour financial relief and aid for Palestinians
Donations for the Palestinian people is pouring in from across the Arab world, with urgent calls for more assistance as the Gaza crisis escalates. UAE Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin …
Scandal-hit Captain Tom Foundation to be closed down, media reports
The Captain Tom Foundation is set to be closed down after the Charity Commission’s investigation into the organisation concludes, according to several media reports. In June 2022, the regulator launched an inquiry into the foundation amid …
