Global Philanthropy

Andy Williams and Saulius Simonas Ramanauskas dive into #Lithuania's philanthropic sector showing it has been rapidly growing in the past thirty years since gaining independence from the Soviet Union. Read the blog post: https://lnkd.in/gFgzBBiv #philanthropy #globalphilanthropy

In our most recent blog post Afshan Paarlberg, JD - PhD candidate and Project Director for the Global Philanthropy Environment Index - reflects on her year as a Global Philanthropy Fellow at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy! https://lnkd.in/gSw3-mt7

Save travels to all headed to Antwerp for the International Society for Third Sector Research conference! Here is a friendly reminder about the sessions we will be involved in this week. Hope to see you there!

According to the “Cross-Border Funding Outflows: Spotlight on Europe”, the 27 European countries with available data sent USD 16 billion in cross-border philanthropy in 2020. Learn more by reading the report: https://lnkd.in/gEH29vER #EuropeanPhilanthropy #CrossborderPhilanthropy

As the 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 approaches, we invite you to join us at the 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲. If you have not yet registered, it is imperative that you do so without delay to participate alongside a preeminent group of changemakers. This year's conference will address a range of critical issues pivotal to the advancement of philanthropy in Africa. Topics include technological innovations, Public-Private Partnerships, and comprehensive climate strategies such as adaptation and mitigation. Additionally, discussions will cover impact investing, the role of gender equality, youth, and the diaspora, as well as environmental stewardship linked to economic empowerment. The conference will also explore feminist philanthropies, philanthropy's role in reparations, responses to global shifts, and advocacy for just peacebuilding practices. This assembly is a crucial platform for strategic discourse and collective action. This invitation from our CEO, Evans Okinyi, underscores the importance of your presence at this critical juncture. Please ensure your participation by registering now: https://lnkd.in/eMMb3uDP Southern Africa Trust African Philanthropy Forum Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment - CAPSI African Philanthropy Network TrustAfrica Wits Business School African Philanthropy Conference African Youth Philanthropy Network (AYPN)

⚠ New report alert! “Cross-Border Funding Outflows: Spotlight on Europe” – based on data available in the 2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker – offers insights into USD 16 billion in cross-border philanthropic funding from 27 European countries. The data allow for country-by-country comparisons of philanthropic outflows, official development assistance (ODA), remittances, and private capital investment. Follow the link to read an in-depth analysis of European philanthropic trends: https://lnkd.in/gEH29vER #CrossborderPhilanthropy #EuropeanPhilanthropy #ODA

We hope to see you at the International Society for Third Sector Research (#ISTR) Conference in Antwerp, #Belgium! Our colleagues Dr. Una Osili and Jon Bergdoll l will be in attendance. 👉 Session 1: Dr. Osili will be participating in a roundtable discussion about “Cross-Border Philanthropy and Remittances” on the first day of the conference. 👉Session 2: If you have an interest in tracking generosity or a knowledge of existing country-level data in your country of expertise, please consider joining Jon Bergdoll’s session on this topic! #GlobalPhilanthropy #PhilanthropyResearch

👉 NEW blog post alert! Are you familiar with the philanthropic landscape of #Malaysia? After 28 years of living in Malaysia, Tulib Ahmed shares his insights on this country that is "rich in charitable activities and expressions of generosity". Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gERTXz8G #GlobalPhilanthropy

Salwa Tareen, the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving's 2024 Doctoral Dissertation recipient, examines the humanitarian work and philosophy of the world-renowned Pakistani #humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi (1928-2016) and how it impacts her own ethnographic research in Karachi, #Pakistan.   https://lnkd.in/ge9jyyAy   Salwa Tareen is a Ph.D. candidate in #Anthropology at Boston University. She holds a B.A. from Kalamazoo College and an M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School. Salwa’s research broadly explores the interplay between religion, ethics, and the politics of care in Muslim South Asia. Her dissertation, “Of the City and the Soul: Urban Disaster and an Islamic Ethics of Care in Karachi,” examines how city residents utilize charitable giving to address the challenges of their urban environment. In addition to her academic work, Salwa is an arts organizer, poet, and essayist.

We hope to see you next week for the second installment of the Higher Education and Philanthropy in Africa webinar series! Join us Thursday, June 13 at 9 AM ET as we seek to amplify the voices of a range of thought leaders from within the #philanthropyecosystem for #highereducation in #Africa.