A new report provides an eye-opening snapshot of the private wealth flowing to conquer some of humanity's most intractable problems. But it also spotlights just how few billionaires and big foundations are giving for development.
Read MorePrivate funders have a long history of working to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in developing countries. On World Water Day, we take stock of where these efforts stand right now.
Read MoreA record number of people were killed last year trying to protect the environment around the world. We look at what some funders are doing to provide better security.
Read MoreThe billionaire's foundation has a new hard-hitting initiative to counter an aggressive industry that often uses deceptive marketing to get customers in poorer countries hooked on its lethal product.
Read MoreSilicon Valley donors are often dinged for seeking quick fixes to entrenched social problems. So what should we think of a $1 million prize competition that looks to new technology to reduce violence against women?
Read MoreAs the Democratic Republic of the Congo teeters on the brink of a new conflagration, two longtime funders working there tell us how they're responding. Many foundations investing in Africa also have a lot a stake as this crisis heats up.
Read MoreWhile the influx of refugees to Europe has slowed, much work remains to integrate this population into the economy. Intel, which has a big footprint on the continent, is lending a hand in collaboration with the IRC.
Read MoreWhile the media faces unprecedented political attacks in the U.S., reporters are being killed in record numbers worldwide. More grant money is flowing in response to the growing hostility and violence.
Read MoreWhen Hewlett launched its cybersecurity initiative in 2014, a key premise was that civil society needed a stronger voice on these critical issues. That's now more obvious—and the foundation is expanding its work.
Read MoreViolence, exploitation, sexual harassment and other abuses are constant threats to female workers in the global garment industry. Here's the latest initiative by a funder working to shed light on this problem.
Read MoreThe spread of smartphones in places like rural Africa is tantalizing to NGOs and funders who see new ways to solve tough problems. Here's a look at an idea exciting enough to spur pledges of $50 million.
Read MoreMarie Stopes International, a top player in the field of women's health, has been hard hit by Trump's re-imposition of the Global Gag Rule. We get an inside look at how it's trying to adapt and find new funding.
Read MoreAbout 50 percent of well-meaning water and sanitation projects around the world fail. A civil engineer with years of field experience explains what needs to change in this critical area of global development funding.
Read MoreA pathbreaking data analysis shines new light on where the field of human rights philanthropy is headed and where it still has work to do. What are its key takeaways?
Read MoreOver 20 million people are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance in Yemen and 8 million are said to be "one step away from starvation." What are U.S. funders doing here? Not much.
Read MoreThe current funding landscape for LGBT rights funding has been on a steady increase for the past 10 years or so. The problem is that funding has historically failed to address the needs of intersex and trans communities. Is the tide turning?
Read MoreWhile the widespread problem of modern slavery still scares off many funders, more donors have come into this space lately—including the founders of a wealthy publishing company we'd never heard of.
Read MoreFood companies have a history of using funding research that minimizes the health risks of their products. They're still doing it—in developing countries where obesity is rising fast.
Read MoreFor years, donors have been complaining that it’s hard to find nonprofits that can absorb very large grants. Now, MacArthur hasn't just made its own $100 million bet. It's teed up a whole bunch of other well-vetted ideas.
Read MoreIt's been hard to keep the spotlight on Puerto Rico, but the need there remains vast. Here's one fundraising effort that's been making a difference on the ground, with some star power for support.
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