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Philea Research Forum: How can foundations shape future innovation
Italian philanthropic tradition stretches back to ancient Rome. Modern Italian philanthropy, however, recently flourished in the 1990s when savings bank foundations emerged. Today they collectively hold half of all Italian philanthropic assets, or 21 per …
Private philanthropy is a catalyst to bridge gaps in India’s growth
While India’s economic growth accelerates, the landscape of private philanthropy is growing steadily. However, a crucial question arises: Is the affluent segment giving in proportion to the escalating wealth? Dasra unveiled its India Philanthropy Report …
Engage in trust based philanthropy for long term impact, says IRC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched a report publishing key findings from the largest intervention into early childhood in the world. The release of the publication marks thirteen years since the start of …
Ramadan 2024: Islamic philanthropy surges as UN delivers warning
Islamic philanthropy raised a record $46 million for 2 million displaced people in 2023, according to a report released the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to mark the beginning of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month …
Private philanthropy on the rise in India, Dasra report finds
Private philanthropy is on the rise in India, mostly powered by family-backed philanthropy, and is predicted to expand by 10 to 15 per cent year-on-year over the next five years, according to a new report …
Which session at Philea Research Forum 2024 would you most like to read about?
Philea’s Research Forum; “Breaking Bad (Habits): How Can Foundations Move from Siloes to Shaping Future Innovation Ecosystems” will take place in Milan, Italy between the 7th and 8th of March. “As societal challenges are becoming …
Philea Research Forum 2024: Breaking bad habits in Milan
Philea’s Research Forum; “Breaking Bad (Habits): How Can Foundations Move from Siloes to Shaping Future Innovation Ecosystems” will take place in Milan, Italy between the 7th and 8th of March. Hosted by Fondazione Cariplo, with …
From academic to aspiring network leader
I am a rather unusual academic. Rather than pursue tenure, I have always prioritised research that could help leaders achieve greater impact. Yet, at many points throughout my career, I have often doubted whether I …
US philanthropy promoting democracy sees dramatic rise since 2016
Funding towards the promotion of a healthy democracy has been on the up in the US, driven by rising threat of authoritarianism and concerns over democratic institutions ever since the 2016 election victory of former …
Building LGBTQI+ solidarity in the age of pinkwashing
Towards the end of last year I attended the UK LGBTQI Global Giving Summit, hosted by the Baring Foundation and Giveout. As a young, queer person, I was excited to see a conference devoted to …
