This Year at the UNGA, Philanthropies Unite Behind Democracy and Locally Led Development

This Year at the UNGA, Philanthropies Unite Behind Democracy and Locally Led Development

Reflecting sector-wide trends, philanthropies threw their weight behind two collaborative global development efforts, seeking to bolster citizen engagement and shift power to those close to the ground.

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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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How The UPS Foundation Is Leveraging the Logistics Company's Global Reach

How The UPS Foundation Is Leveraging the Logistics Company's Global Reach

The UPS Foundation has the advantage of drawing on UPS’s extensive global capacity in its grantmaking. Under new leadership and following a strategy update, here’s how it’s moving money and aid in the pandemic era.

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Here’s How Survivor Alliance Is Helping Human Trafficking Survivors Change Philanthropy

Here’s How Survivor Alliance Is Helping Human Trafficking Survivors Change Philanthropy

Survivors of human trafficking and slavery have often been excluded from leadership roles in anti-trafficking work. Survivor Alliance wants to change that, and it’s looking to change philanthropy along the way.

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A Global “Hunger Pandemic” is Coming. Who’s Giving to Keep People Alive?

A Global “Hunger Pandemic” is Coming. Who’s Giving to Keep People Alive?

With a quarter of a billion people facing food insecurity as a result of COVID-19, global anti-hunger networks have been mobilizing and pleading for funding. So far, it’s mainly corporate philanthropies that have responded.

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When Disaster Strikes, This Corporate Funder Is Always On the Scene—Now With Drones

When Disaster Strikes, This Corporate Funder Is Always On the Scene—Now With Drones

UPS has one of the largest logistical systems in the world for moving materials to far-flung places. In the wake of recent disasters, these unique assets have swung into action—along with some new tricks.  

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Beyond Relief: A Corporate Funder Steps Up for Global Diversity and Inclusion

Beyond Relief: A Corporate Funder Steps Up for Global Diversity and Inclusion

The 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? 

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