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Building a legacy

Philanthropy, more than money, can be the tie that binds wealthy families together, writes Andrew Doust.

Insights

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.

Spotlight

Treating trauma

Steve Sosebee was so moved by the plight of a young amputee in Palestine, that he set up charity to help thousands of sick children.

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Catalysing impact

Impact investor Suzanne Biegel says it’s time for philanthropists to step up on climate finance and calls for women to be at the heart of the response.

Updates

Philanthropy to take centre stage at COP28 in the UAE

Business figures, private donors, and development actors to meet at UN conference to discuss ways to raise more funds for global climate and nature action.

Updates

Taking root

How the UAE is putting this super plant at the heart of its net zero ambitions.

In-depth

The time is now

As the UAE hosts COP28, we make the case for why philanthropy needs to act on climate change.

Updates

Accelerating Arab youth ecopreneurship

Aspiring Arab entrepreneurs take part in a bootcamp to find sustainable solutions for reducing domestic carbon footprints.

Insights

Prevention is better than cure

Speaking at COP28, Kenyan activist Elizabeth Wathuti explains why the climate crisis is also a health crisis.

Spotlight

First Great Arab Minds awardees announced

Six winners each received Dhs1m for their contributions to science, literature, engineering and technology, economics, medicine, and architecture.

Updates

Funding for Asian NGOs falls amid tighter regulations

The Doing Good Index 2022 urges philanthropists and governments to work together to meet Asia’s growing social challenges.

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Being transparent about the power of data

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

Updates

Green grants

How a Saudi foundation is creating climate-friendly job opportunities for women and young people.

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Climate change and the rise of infectious disease

Malaria No More’s Kelly Willis on why we need to climate-proof global health systems.

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We need to act now

Thaiba Akhter on why the global community needs to support the people on the frontline of the climate crisis.

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We cannot afford the cost of inaction

Why we need collective action to tackle the impacts of climate change in conflict-affected countries.

Updates

Arab donors respond to Gaza crisis

Governments and charities from across the region are sending cash and relief items to support Palestinians affected by the Israel-Gaza war.

Updates

Middle East lags behind when it comes to climate philanthropy

New data shows that philanthropic funding for climate initiatives plateaued in 2022, with the Middle East and Central Asia showing the least activity.

Spotlight

Tributes paid to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Mrs Carter worked closely with President Jimmy Carter to resolve conflict, advance human rights, and improve global health.

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Faithtech

Serial social entrepreneur Azim Kidwai on why we need to back the next generation

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Supercharging climate action

ClimateWorks president and CEO Helen Mountford on philanthropy’s opportunity to deliver after COP28

Updates

Giving Syrian SMEs a chance to thrive

Innovative blended finance model delivers credit services to boost livelihoods in Northern Syria.

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Saudi Arabia pledges more than US$600m to help end polio and fight poverty

The money will support public, private, and philanthropic initiatives in and beyond the Arab region.

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New directions

First-of-its kind data spotlights emerging trends in next gen philanthropy in the MENA region.

Updates

Melinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of the Gates Foundation

The decision to cut ties with the foundation she co-founded comes three years after her divorce from Bill Gates.

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Investing in children

Paul Ronalds, CEO, Save the Children Global Ventures, on why we need to rethink how we fund projects for young people in sub-Saharan Africa.

Podcasts

With all 12 of Gaza’s higher education institutions destroyed by Israeli bombs, what next for students, faculty, and the future of Palestinian learning? We speak to academics trying to keep teaching going and dreams alive.

Podcasts

Water scarcity: don't blame climate change

Danilo Turk, Mark Zeitoun, and Muna Dajani present a sobering analysis on the state of global water management and examine how this life-giving resource can be weaponised to do harm.

Podcasts

New money

Mosun Layode, Bheki Moyo, and Degan Ali give their views on how development funding and philanthropy in Africa is – and should be – changing.

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Building a legacy

Paying dividends: why we need to invest in education

Treating trauma

Catalysing impact

Philanthropy to take centre stage at COP28 in the UAE

Taking root

The time is now

Accelerating Arab youth ecopreneurship

Prevention is better than cure

First Great Arab Minds awardees announced

Funding for Asian NGOs falls amid tighter regulations

Being transparent about the power of data

Green grants

Climate change and the rise of infectious disease

We need to act now

We cannot afford the cost of inaction

Arab donors respond to Gaza crisis

Middle East lags behind when it comes to climate philanthropy

Tributes paid to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Faithtech

Supercharging climate action

Giving Syrian SMEs a chance to thrive

Saudi Arabia pledges more than US$600m to help end polio and fight poverty

New directions

Melinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of the Gates Foundation

Investing in children

Educide in Gaza

Water scarcity: don't blame climate change

New money

Shutterstock

Building a legacy

Paying dividends: why we need to invest in education

Treating trauma

Catalysing impact

Philanthropy to take centre stage at COP28 in the UAE

Taking root

The time is now

Accelerating Arab youth ecopreneurship

Prevention is better than cure

First Great Arab Minds awardees announced

Funding for Asian NGOs falls amid tighter regulations

Being transparent about the power of data

Green grants

Climate change and the rise of infectious disease

We need to act now

We cannot afford the cost of inaction

Arab donors respond to Gaza crisis

Middle East lags behind when it comes to climate philanthropy

Tributes paid to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Faithtech

Supercharging climate action

Giving Syrian SMEs a chance to thrive

Saudi Arabia pledges more than US$600m to help end polio and fight poverty

New directions

Melinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of the Gates Foundation

Investing in children

Educide in Gaza

Water scarcity: don't blame climate change

New money

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