With a Flurry of Gifts, MacKenzie Scott And Dan Jewett Make a Statement in Brazil

With a Flurry of Gifts, MacKenzie Scott And Dan Jewett Make a Statement in Brazil

One area of focus to emerge in MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett’s global giving is civil society and human rights work in Brazil. A series of donations makes it clear the country is a priority. Here’s why and where the money is going.

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How MacArthur Wound Down Its Funding in Mexico After 36 Years—and What It Learned

How MacArthur Wound Down Its Funding in Mexico After 36 Years—and What It Learned

Even before the pandemic upended many funders’ giving strategies, a number of leading philanthropies were changing course. MacArthur shares what it learned from responsibly exiting its work in Mexico, which began in 1984.

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With OSF and Luminate Backing, a New Fund Targets Civic Engagement in Latin America

With OSF and Luminate Backing, a New Fund Targets Civic Engagement in Latin America

Civic spaces were tightening around the world even before the pandemic hit, particularly in Latin America. Pulsante, a new $3 million pooled fund, is working to protect and expand democracy and civic engagement in the region.

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