The pandemic has cast a brutal light on how far the world must travel to secure basic rights to health and well-being. A report from Candid shows that philanthropy could be doing a lot more.
Read MoreThe pandemic revealed deadly gaps in our capacity to test for disease, especially in developing parts of the world. In an innovative impact investing deal, philanthropies are turning a diagnostics company into a social enterprise.
Read MoreThree large foundations committed a combined $2.6 billion at the Generation Equality Forum earlier this month. How do their approaches align to support a goal of accelerating gender equity as the world recovers from COVID?
Read MoreMacKenzie Scott’s global giving has ebbed and flowed, with initial commitments abroad followed by a U.S.-focused round in December. Her latest round promises continued global giving, especially to support women and girls.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe Mastercard Foundation recently announced one of the largest private pandemic response donations, a $1.3 billion partnership with Africa CDC. We unpack the program, and how this huge global funder works.
Read MoreThe divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates has sent shockwaves through the sector, and could have major implications if Melinda Gates were to expand her own giving. We take a look at what might happen, and what probably won’t.
Read MoreBill Gates caused an uproar when he argued against waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines, saying that it would not help. The episode illustrates how large billionaire philanthropy looms in global affairs.
Read MoreThe Skoll Foundation places a large focus on social entrepreneurs and social innovators. Going forward, it intends to continue doing so within five priority areas that reflect key challenges of the current era.
Read MoreAs the World Health Organization shines a light on the basic human right of quality healthcare, we take stock of some of the key philanthropies funding to build a fairer, more equitable post-COVID world.
Read MoreStart Small just made a major commitment to water equity in Africa, following a range of support for COVID relief, education and women and girls on the continent. We unpack what this tells us about Dorsey’s giving priorities.
Read MoreA quiet giant, the ELMA Group of Foundations shares means and methods to help Africa survive the pandemic, urging others to step up during the “greatest crisis of our time.”
Read MoreAmid a rising movement to support global workers’ rights, a new fund launched by the U.N. Foundation takes a bottom-up approach to empowering the women toiling on global supply chains.
Read MoreWomen are bearing the brunt of the pandemic’s economic, health and social harms. The Gates Foundation’s latest COVID-related commitment seeks to gain a better understanding of these impacts and support an inclusive recovery.
Read MoreOpen Society Foundations, one of the world’s largest funders of democracy, human rights and more, is undergoing a “transformation.” The institution has put a freeze on new initiatives and temporarily reduced spending as it charts a new course.
Read MoreThe speedy development of the COVID-19 vaccines was a scientific triumph. Now comes the huge challenge of distributing and administering the shots. Two major health funders are backing equitable delivery and education.
Read MoreSnakebites may be the stuff of nightmares for many, but for millions in Africa, Asia and South America, it's too real. Wellcome Trust helped an American company advance a novel antidote—with a possible COVID-19 application.
Read MoreIn its response to COVID-19, Wellcome Trust, the world’s largest health research philanthropy, is prioritizing collaboration with other funders and sectors to improve global resiliency in the face of deadly diseases.
Read MoreThe coronavirus has spotlighted profound weaknesses in global health systems, especially in developing countries. The CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation argues that funders need to think differently to tackle this challenge.
Read MoreCargill has long been working to address global food insecurity with its philanthropy. Now, with the pandemic worsening hunger in many poor countries, the company has dramatically boosted its international giving.
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