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Dream big for change: Impressions from the We Give Summit 2024
The We Give Summit, held online from May 7-9, united philanthropy leaders in inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and compelling panel discussions. This year’s focus? The ‘5Ts of Philanthropy’—Time, Talent, Treasure, Testimony, and Ties—activated across collective giving groups. As …
A New Vision of Asian Philanthropy
This was my first AVPN Global Conference, but it won’t be my last. Heading into Abu Dhabi on the heels of the always-inspiring Skoll World Forum, I had no idea what to expect. Wading through …
Rooting change and cultivating support for Indigenous people
The shimmering, futuristic skyscrapers of Abu Dhabi are a world apart from the humble villages I’ve visited in the tropical rainforests of Latin America, Central Africa and Southeast Asia. Members of these remote and tree-covered …
Melinda French Gates departs. Philanthropy world has mixed reaction
Melinda French Gates is set to end 24 years as co-chair of the the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with the announcement her resignation on Monday. The news of a philanthropic giant stepping down …
Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk and Wellcome Trust join forces on global health
Philanthropy’s three giant players are combining to push scientific solutions for major global health issues. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust and Novo Nordisk Foundation have announced a joint $300 million partnership supporting research and …
Why don’t they just move? Climate change and the question of worth
We all want to live in safe places. But right now, many rural communities and Native nations aren’t getting the support they need to prepare, respond to, and mitigate increasingly extreme weather. When rural places face …
Philanthropists’ role in empowering Africa’s environment guardians
African communities have for centuries played a critical role in forest conservation. By empowering these communities, philanthropists have stepped in to not only preserve rich cultural heritage but also tap into their invaluable wisdom for innovative …
Scaling with government: Key lessons for mission-driven organisations
At the 2024 Skoll World Forum Marmalade Festival, Spring Impact, Global Innovation Fund and Grand Challenges Canada co-hosted a side event to unpack key lessons for mission-driven organisations scaling with government. We were joined by …