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Action for impact

Emirati philanthropist Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair on the power of Islamic philanthropy and why partnerships and collaboration are key.

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Powering change

Young people want more and better learning opportunities. Theirworld president Justin van Fleet explains how philanthropy can help them achieve it.

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Education cannot wait

Armed conflict, climate-induced disaster, and forced displacement have disrupted the education of 222 million children globally. Yasmine Sherif outlines how philanthropy can help.

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We need to change how we think about world hunger

The war in Ukraine shows that hunger can’t be solved just with humanitarian assistance alone. In this essay, Bill Gates outlines why we also require investments in agriculture R&D.

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Being transparent about the power of data

Arab Foundations Forum CEO Naila Farouky makes the case for data and transparency.

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Paying dividends: why we need to invest in education

As humanitarian crises morph into developmental dilemmas, Sonia Ben Jaafar says we need to think longer term and more holistically about how we respond.

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Malnutrition matters

Simon Bishop and Taimur Hadi from The Power of Nutrition on why the world needs to act now to prevent a looming malnutrition crisis.

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How philanthropy can support humanitarian response

Strategic partnerships are key to meeting both immediate and long-term needs in crisis situations, writes Ourania Dionysiou, vice-president of International Philanthropy and Partnerships at the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

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Shining a spotlight on female health workers

Women are leading the global fight against disease. It’s time we gave them more recognition and funding, writes Diana Yousef, from the Global Institute for Disease Elimination.

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10 rules for being an effective donor

From unrestricted gifts to creating feedback loops that work, Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, outlines what separates the good from the great when it comes to grantmaking.

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For an inclusive global recovery, invest in social enterprises

What could the world look like if investors joined philanthropists in funding frontline social enterprises? Carolien de Bruin and Vineet Rai explore how impact investing could shape a more inclusive future.

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The ungrateful refugee

In this excerpt from her award-winning memoir, author Dina Nayeri recounts her own journey from Iran to the US, and calls for a reframing of the way we speak to – and about – refugees and migrants.

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The power of zakat to fight poverty

Better use of Islamic giving could unlock billions of dollars in funding for sustainable development, writes Tariq Cheema.

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Can Covid-19 help transform corporate philanthropy in Africa?

Existing models of corporate giving aren’t fit for purpose, writes Noxolo Hlongwane. African businesses must seize the moment and rethink their approach.

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Climate countdown

Climate change is the greatest emergency facing humanity. As the window for action closes, philanthropy must step up.