by Andrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of Canada Community foundations have long played a central role in responding to local issues that affect local communities. But as our world becomes increasingly globalized, philanthropy is facing a new and perhaps more difficult challenge: How do we respond to the impact of global issues on local communities? […]
by Amy Miller Taylor, Chief Networks Officer, CIVICUS We’re living through a crisis of democracy where progressive internationalism is under attack[1]. It’s now clearer than ever that civil society organisations cannot realise the more just, inclusive and sustainable world by acting alone. Instead a collective effort is needed – between civil society, philanthropy infrastructure organisations and […]
By Evans Okinyi What is the atmosphere of philanthropy in East Africa? Philanthropy in East Africa can be categorized as Community Philanthropy, Faith based philanthropy, Individual or family philanthropy and Corporate Philanthropy. The East Africa region has seen the growth of institutionalized philanthropy. The region has witnessed an increase in High Net worth Individuals getting […]
WINGSForum Video Feeling sentimental about WINGSForum? Want to see what happened at a glance? Check out our new short clip here or below! Interview with Shazia Amjad Shazia Amjad shares with us The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy’s new report on “The State of Individual Philanthropy in Pakistan”. Read the interview here. WINGS […]
By Nazli Abrahams I’ve been asked to write about the challenges faced by philanthropy support organizations. My overall thought is that while we know and understand the challenges, while we analyse and talk about them almost ad nauseum, we will continue into the future on our current trajectory and no amount of analysis, understanding or […]
by Zuofu Lai Narada Foundation Founded in May 2007, Narada Foundation (Narada) is committed to a mission of “Fostering Civil Society” with the vision of “A fair and just society where every heart carries hope” Narada is the first grant making foundation in China that is dedicated to providing financial support to grassroots NGOs, while […]
