Philanthropy

For centuries, Munduruku communities have inhabited the Madeira-Tapajós region of central Brazil. However, for more than 200 years, they have been drastically impacted by colonial expansion, missionaries, harmful policies, infrastructure projects,…

Personally identifiable data in humanitarian contexts is like nuclear fuel – it has immense power to do good, enabling us to reach millions with life-saving aid, but it’s inherently dangerous.…

Stakeholders at the Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2024 have called on the government to implement a deliberate national strategy and policy to foster a culture of volunteerism in Ghana among citizens.…

A coalition of Oklahoma media and philanthropy leaders has raised $14 million to address the challenges of diminished local information by launching the Tulsa Local News Initiative. Their efforts will…

Philanthropy has long been a pillar of support for museums, providing vital museum funding that enables institutions to preserve cultural history, expand access to art and engage future generations. However,…

Approximately 45 percent of Americans do not have access to public transportation. For many, that limits opportunities for affordable housing, spending more time with family and friends, or taking the…

America was founded on much more than the idealistic notions of freedom and liberty. Its colonial beginnings included destructive individualism, capitalist exploitation, and white supremacy. Those ideals have influenced how…

In The Fire Next Time, James Baldwin writes, “Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within. I use the word…

Total contributions to donor-advised funds dropped 21.7% in 2023, while grants made to charities from those funds declined 1.4%, according to a new report by the National Philanthropic Trust. The…

Justice Funders has just launched a new base-building initiative and formed a new base-building team to carry out this work. The new team is made up of Jessica Espinoza-Jensen, Director…

On June 11, 1992, at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 12-year-old Canadian youth organizer Severn Cullis-Suzuki addressed the United Nations regarding climate saviorism: I am here to…

In times of crisis—whether driven by conflict, political turmoil, or natural disasters—basic health needs are often the first casualty. Thus, prioritizing sexual and reproductive health is essential. Vital healthcare becomes…