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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Philanthropy Responds: A Round-up of Efforts to Support Ukraine

Philanthropy Responds: A Round-up of Efforts to Support Ukraine

The conflict in Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis at a scale the region hasn’t seen since World War II. Here are some of the ways philanthropic funders have stepped up for refugees and people staying in country.

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In Ukraine, a Vindication for OSF and a Call for More Global Democracy Funding

In Ukraine, a Vindication for OSF and a Call for More Global Democracy Funding

In recent years, philanthropy’s efforts to promote democracy abroad—with OSF in the lead—have faced an uphill battle. What does Ukraine’s story of resilience tell us about such funding? And will more funders join the fight?

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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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