Cocoa farmers are hurting everywhere, but especially in Africa, where they're in dire financial straits. Can a global food giant become the part of the solution and raise their incomes?
Read MoreDiarrheal diseases, often caused by poor sanitation, are the second leading cause of death for children under the age of five in poor countries. Which explains why Gates is sticking with its quest for a better toilet.
Read MoreThe livestock populations in Sub-Saharan Africa are critical to the well-being of many of millions of people. Which explains a growing push to help these animals become more healthy and productive.
Read MoreOver a billion Africans will be of working age by 2034—on a continent where jobs are already scarce. Google.org is among the funders who see technology as a key to sparking more economic opportunity.
Read MoreCan international aid groups meet the same fate as, say, travel agencies? More tech funders are drawn to the idea that direct cash transfers can disrupt the global anti-poverty industry in a big way.
Read MoreSan Francisco-based Mulago Foundation carries on the legacy of the late Rainer Arnhold, a physician and philanthropist. Mulago funds social entrepreneurs in developing countries devoted to scalable impact.
Read MoreWith half the world's population still lacking Internet access, Microsoft Philanthropies is giving grants to get more people online—and reap the economic benefits from being plugged into the web.
Read MoreThe UPS Foundation is pretty well known in disaster relief and humanitarian aid circles. Now, though, it's becoming a player in the global diversity and inclusion space. Who's getting grants?
Read MoreThe U.S. didn’t launch its own version of Red Nose Day through Comic Relief until recently, but the haul from this fundraising effort against global poverty has soared quickly, including this year.
Read MoreThe tech giant's revamped philanthropic arm is on a mission to “Empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.” Which means what, exactly?
Read MoreWith a particular focus on women, girls and minorities, the RG Foundation was recently formed by an entrepreneur looking to address a range of issues in developing countries.
Read MoreAs a top funder moves to pour millions into investigative journalism and accountability efforts worldwide, we wonder if this kind of work can backfire and further fuel public cynicism about key institutions.
Read MoreAccess to education in poor countries is hindered by a lack of teachers and teaching materials. Tech funders are tantalized by the potential of digital devices and platforms to fill these gaps.
Read MoreWhile this quiet giant doesn't draw attention to how it operates, MACP tends to be super-deliberative when it moves into new areas. We look at what it's doing in West Africa's Sahel region.
Read MoreA few years ago, Coca-Cola and the Coca-Cola Foundation announced that they would be narrowing their giving—which totals over $100 million annually—to three key areas. How's that playing out?
Read MoreThe Citi Foundation has doubled its financial commitment to its Pathways to Progress program and expanded it to include global cities. Here's where it’s going.
Read MoreThe GHR Foundation and OpenIdeo have launched a $1 million BridgeBuilder Challenge, shining a spotlight on the intersections of many of the most pressing global health and development challenges.
Read MoreNigeria is Africa's most populous country and a key to the continent's future. Which is why U.S. foundations are investing ever more heavily here. Who's on the scene?
Read MoreIn 2013, the MetLife Foundation made a $200 million commitment to advance global financial inclusion. With $100 million left to move, where is the money going?
Read MoreThe Hilton Foundation has been a stalwart funder in the WASH world for years. Where's it sending grants now, as it gets going with a new funding strategy?
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