As Government Budgets Pull Back, a Look at Philanthropy’s Role in Funding Public Libraries

As Government Budgets Pull Back, a Look at Philanthropy’s Role in Funding Public Libraries

Libraries are an indispensable public good, but from the start, private wealth has played a major part in their creation and expansion. As library budgets are threatened, we take a deep dive into philanthropy’s support.

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Here’s How the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Is Growing Three Partnerships to Boost Global Health

Here’s How the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Is Growing Three Partnerships to Boost Global Health

The Greece-based Stavros Niarchos Foundation is expanding a major global health grantmaking initiative with commitments to three longtime partners based in New York City. Mental health is one focus area.

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How the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Supports Mental Health in Greece and Beyond

How the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Supports Mental Health in Greece and Beyond

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation recently made a $15 million grant to get a youth mental health program off the ground in Greece. We take a closer look at this global funder’s longstanding commitment to an overlooked issue.

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Seven Rounds, $100 Million. How a Global Foundation Responded During the Pandemic Year

Seven Rounds, $100 Million. How a Global Foundation Responded During the Pandemic Year

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s $100 million response to the pandemic played out in more than 200 grants that backed communities around the globe. We take a close look at where the money went and why.

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In Africa, a Bloomberg Initiative Boosts Local Media and Citizen Journalists

In Africa, a Bloomberg Initiative Boosts Local Media and Citizen Journalists

At a time when accurate information can save lives, the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa moves to build media capacity and improve access to the kind of independent data and analysis that shapes policy and public opinion.

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How 4 Funders Are Addressing Mental Health, as Anxiety and Depression Spike During Crisis

How 4 Funders Are Addressing Mental Health, as Anxiety and Depression Spike During Crisis

Staggering death counts, personal loss, and isolation are taking a toll on our mental health. While this is a small segment of philanthropy, here are four funders addressing the pandemic’s stressors on vulnerable populations.

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