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The common good from a regional point of view
As this special feature has made clear, not only do ideas of what the common good is differ across regions, but the way in, and extent to, which philanthropy is engaged in furthering the common …
Pursuing the common good: The importance of the humanities to humanity
The dynamic approach of a government grantmaking agency is harnessing pursuit of the common good ‘Democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens,’ declares the US legislation that created the National Endowment for the Humanities …
What do ‘foreign agent’ laws have to do with gender ideology? Reflections from the HRFN & Ariadne joint day
As we gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia for Ariadne and HRFN convenings, thousands were demonstrating daily in the streets of Tbilisi next to the conference venue. Our evening events on the rooftop of Stamba Hotel were …
Regimes and resistance in CEECCNA regions: A few puzzle pieces
´Our region is on fire ́ says Nick Antipov, an LGBT+ defender from Belarus who lives in exile due to his political organising under Lukashenko´s regime. Those of us from Central and Eastern Europe, the …
Why small charities need philanthropists to realise their big ambitions
When we started Fences & Frontiers in 2017, inspired by the incredible grassroots groups coming out of the refugee camps in Europe at the time, we had a simple aim – to make our community …
Resourcing revolutionary narrative and cultural strategies
As narrative and culture change become increasingly prominent in the discourse of social movements and philanthropy worldwide, there is a strong desire to better grasp the concepts and practices that allow the full potential of these strategies …
Belfast celebrates a peace process by posing questions to Philanthropy
Reflecting on discussions held in Belfast, framed by the question ‘Countering Violent Conflict and Polarisation: How Can Donors Help?’ Melanie Greenberg (Humanity United) praised the event – ‘I think it was for creative imagination, moral …
Criminal justice reform is an opportunity for every funder
Four years ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked massive protests around the world that focused attention on criminal justice issues. Yet, back in the U.S., where the activism started, a wave of political retrenchment …
Progressive philanthropy ‘not prioritising’ Ukraine’s media recovery, journalists warn
Philanthropists from Ukraine’s international allies ‘are not prioritising’ the recovery of Ukraine’s broken media scene, according to an open letter penned by Ukrainian journalists, media professionals and civic society. The open letter, signed by 121 …
Which session at Philea Forum 2024 would you most like to read about?
As we approach Philea Forum 2024, Alliance is assembling a team of bloggers to report from the event. We hope to be able to share the topics and themes from the conference with those who …
