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June 2024: Around the world from our regional reps
Every month Alliance regional representatives provide a report on the latest happenings in philanthropy from their region. Below is roundup for June 2024 Stanford Social Innovation Review(SSIR) Japan Relaunched By Fan Li, East Asia Regional Representative …
Zimbabwe’s revised PVO Amendment Bill will restrict efforts to relieve hunger
In a typical summer farming season in Zimbabwe, many small-scale farmers can grow enough food to feed their families for a whole year. And they can even sell their surplus farm produce. It was not …
Book review: Reimagining Philanthropy in the Global South
Reimagining Philanthropy in the Global South is a bit like the arrival of a letter you knew must be on its way, but took a long time to get there. The editors have put together …
World Hunger Day: A call for more investment in maternal and childhood nutrition
One billion – roughly one in four – women and girls around the world are malnourished today. It’s a staggering statistic and a challenge that is getting worse, not better. The global price of food …
Closing the gender gap through strategic philanthropy
Throughout UK history, affirmative action has been fundamental in advancing gender equality, with our government, communities, and numerous independent organisations each contributing to this cause—a fact deserving of recognition and celebration. Yet, today, government commitment, …
Philanthropic collaboratives can fuel greater social impact in India
India is ranked just 112 out of 166 countries in terms of progress against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the 2030 deadline looming, social sector actors are working hard to tackle chronic …
World Hunger Day: A call for increased investment in maternal and early childhood nutrition
One billion – roughly one in four – women and girls around the world are malnourished today. It’s a staggering statistic and a challenge that is getting worse, not better. The global price of food …
Asia’s new social outcomes marketplace launched by AVPN
AVPN 2024: AVPN and a new venture called OutcomesX has today launched a social outcomes platform across Asia. They say the initiative is an important move for Asia to meet its $1.5 trillion Sustainable Development …
AVPN 2024: UAE commits $125 million for global health, poverty alleviation, and species conservation
A raft of funding commitments from government and philanthropic bodies has accompanied the start of a major gathering of philanthropy and impact investors in Abu Dhabi. The announcements at AVPN Global – a network that …
How philanthropy can aid the shift from fossil fuels
COP28 paved the way for a consensus-built commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. However, the implementation and pathways for the transition will be complex and require responsible and equitable management. Philanthropy can help facilitate …
