It’s time to rethink philanthropy in Jordan
Feb 06,2022 – JORDAN TIMES The latest economic projections by the World Bank and others expect a deceleration of economic growth globally, Jordan included. While the pandemic is mentioned as […]
Why philanthropy is more important than ever
As coronavirus costs lives and destroys livelihoods, there is a dire need for generosity around the world Coronavirus has made philanthropic organisations re-examine the way they work. With millions of […]
You can give all your money away, but it won’t solve poverty
Masuma Rahim A Kenyan teacher who donates 80% of his income is amazingly generous. But such acts alone cannot tackle inequality Tue 26 Mar 2019 Peter Tabichi (right) with […]
Philanthropy Bets Big on Sustainable Development Goals
An international roster of donors has dispersed billions of dollars since 2000 to address social issues targeted by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Their efforts highlight four ways that big bets can achieve big social change. By Kim Ogden, Sridhar Prasad & Roger Thompson Sep. 18, 2018 The United […]
Arab philanthropy moves from charity to development, new reports finds
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Saudi Arabia has lion’s share of regional philanthropy
Bill Gates(right) and Melinda Gates (left) attends the New Sustainable Development Goals meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York City. Philanthropy is on the rise globally. Updated 27 April […]
Meet the UAE’s merchant of hope
Millionaire businessman Firoz Merchant helps debt-ridden inmates start a new life Firoz Merchant in his office.Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Firoz Merchant interacting with prisoners.Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News ( 1 of 2 ) ‹› Published: 20:00 February 18, 2017 Shafaat Shahbandari, Staff Reporter Dubai: A man who came […]
Coutts study reveals million pound philanthropic donor boom
By Dylan Lobo 16 Nov, 2015 at 10:39 An annual report from Coutts shows the number of UK donors giving more than £1 million to philanthropic causes surged last year. The Coutts Million Pound Donor Report showed there were 298 donations above the £1 million mark in 2014, the highest record figure since the report […]