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Issue 49 Winter 2012 - 2013
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Feature: Philanthropy for Tourism and Development in Africa
Feature: Vincent Mai: Restoring the Environment in South Africa’s Eastern Cape
Global Giving Roundup & Links:
Forbes recognizes top philanthropists in India |
Family foundation pledges wealth to create schools in rural India |
World’s oldest university sprung out of philanthropic gift |
Annie Lennox fights spread of HIV/AIDS |
Mowgli Foundation wins award for mentoring |
Henry Schein chairman honored for responsibility in the corporate world |
TV host brings dance lessons to children of migrant workers in China |
Kenyan father responds to lack of high school for boys |
Pakistani pop star improves government-funded schools |
Education for Employment recognized for increasing youth employment |
Womanity founder supports women in business in Brazil and India |
UniversalGiving reaches out to victims of Hurricane Sandy |
GOOD fostering social capital through first Neighborday on April 27 |
Sabancı Foundation founder awarded for support of women, children |
Egyptian social innovator receives inaugural African Philanthropy Award |
University for a Night in Europe and Africa celebrate bridging leadership and innovation |
In memoriam: George Gund III |
Alliance magazine looks at networks |
Issue 48 Fall 2012
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Feature: Joshua Mailman: A profile in impact investing
Global Giving Roundup & Links:
As social entrepreneurship takes off in China, social enterprise helps the elderly funding decisions |
Social entrepreneurship in Latin American complementing and filling gaps left by philanthropy |
Philanthropist wants to be rid of last $1.5 billion |
Fishing and philanthropy mingle in Africa: Donations large and small lead orphaned children to university |
Charity and taxation |
Namibia: Democratic Media Trust shifts direction |
Investment banker promotes saving and entrepreneurship in Rwanda |
Taiwanese vegetable vendor wins Asian philanthropy award |
Big givers talk about effectiveness, passion at Forbes philanthropy summit |
Philanthropists more risk-averse with their philanthropic assets than their personal assets
Issue 47 Spring 2012
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Feature: Ron Bruder’s Education for Employment gets to work on Middle East unemployment
Global Giving Roundup & Links:
Predictive philanthropy Driving collective action through data-based funding decisions |
China’s most generous philanthropists and other insights from Hurun |
Stellenbosch University a model of academic fundraising in Africa |
An increase of donations in the last decade What the UK Giving List is saying |
Nigeria’s Tony Elumelu: “No One Can Develop Africa But Us” |
Jamie Cooper-Hohn: Connect business and development |
Narayana Murthy to be honored by Tech Awards |
Drop in cross-border giving along U.S.-Mexico border |
Acumen/Monitor report on philanthropy in impact investing
Issue 46 Winter 2011-2012
Feature: Fundo Elas: Promoting philanthropy by and for women in Brazil
Issue 45 Fall 2011
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Feature: World Peace Festival, Global Peace Index build momentum for peace
Global Giving Roundup & Links:
Global Impact Investing Rating System to measure social returns |
Basketball star gives back to his home town in Argentina |
Wealth in middle-income countries could change the nature of aid, and suggests role for philanthropy |
Rise in philanthropy from India’s wealthy and middle class |
Distrust, fear inhibit charitable giving in Mexico |
Venture philanthropy model invests £6.8m in Scottish children’s charities |
Where is the Bill Gates of global education? |
A new resource on large grants: Million Dollar List |
The five (and six) Cs of philanthropy
Issue 44 Summer 2011
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Feature: Rising Schools: Mother-daughter team uses microenterprise approach to improve education in Ghana
Feature: Follow the money: Targeting energy investment to take on coal
Global Giving Roundup & Links:
Call for more effective, bottom-up philanthropy in the Arab Region |
Founder of China’s first stock-financed charity acknowledged as country’s top philanthropist |
Major growth of philanthropic donations in India |
Like-minded Indian donors taking ownership of social projects |
High-tech mogul strives to better education for children in Israel |
GPC Members among Slate magazine’s biggest philanthropists |
The power of investing in women |
New guide for Chinese philanthropic organizations |
Alliance magazine launches philanthropy blog
Issue 43 January-February 2011
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Feature: Setting a New Course for Turkish Philanthropy: Q&A with Güler Sabancı
Issue 42 Fall 2010
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Feature: Two foundations in Europe: Diversity of approaches, but common commitment to the developing world
Issue 41 Spring 2010
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Feature: Pamela Hawley and Ben Goldhirsh: Two young entrepreneurs promoting philanthropy and action
Global Giving Roundup:
Greg Carr’s work in Mozambique profiled in The New Yorker |
José Ignacio Avalos’ Mi Tienda project receives World Bank funding |
GPC Members recognized among Slate magazine’s largest givers |
Eye-care group in India wins $1.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize |
Forbes features prominent Asian philanthropists |
King Khalid Foundation partners with Acumen Fund to support social entrepreneurship |
Global social entrepreneurial leaders to be honored at Skoll World Forum |
Richard Branson, Zainab Salbi honored at University for a Night
Resources & Links:
Philanthropy UK explores technology and philanthropy |
Alliance magazine focuses on small grants
Issue 40 Winter 2010
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Feature: Matching Processes to Problems: Q&A about Philanthropy with Adele Simmons
Feature: Responding to the Crisis in Haiti
Global Giving Roundup:
Activist philanthropist |
Change Philanthropy highlights 10 funders engaged in social justice philanthropy |
Registration for Global Philanthropy Forum opens |
Guma Aguiar honored as “Builder of Jerusalem” |
In the business of doing good |
New report on Chinese philanthropy in Southeast Asia: Between Continuity and Change |
Li Ka-shing Foundation and Chinese Government launch pediatric hernia program |
Food for thought: How corporate social responsibility programs are reshaping business and development in Latin America |
Mexican billionaire partners with Eli Broad to fund genomic medicine project |
$38 million grant awarded to microfinance institutions across Latin America, Africa, and Asia |
GPC Members among Slate magazine’s largest givers
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Venture Philanthropy Knowledge Centre launched |
Design thinking for philanthropists and business leaders |
Ireland Funds launch guide to new philanthropic environment
Issue 39 Fall 2009
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Feature: Isolation, Generosity, Giving, and Receiving
Global Giving Roundup:
Pakistani companies step up CSR efforts |
Wealthy Muslims’ zakat to charity fund |
Vehbi Koç Foundation recognized in its 40th year with Carnegie Medal |
Mexican Billionaire joins with Grameen for micro-lending in Mexico |
Alibaba CEO Jack Ma to launch Grameen China microfinance bank |
Jet Li brings philanthropy to China´s social-networking users |
Hong Kong philanthropist Yu Pang-lin donates to typhoon relief |
California roaster names coffee blend after Zimbabwean activist |
Voluntary airline tax could raise billions for WHO |
Former clothing execs purchase South American land for national parks |
Mobile phone magnate promotes good governance in Africa
Resources & Links:
New website for philanthropic advisors in the UK |
Alliance magazine: New opportunities for philanthropy? |
Matthew Bishop discusses philanthrocapitalism with GOOD Magazine
Issue 38 Summer 2009
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Feature: Seeking synergy: Funding climate change mitigation and adaptation
Feature: Blue Planet Run fosters peer learning and cooperation on safe drinking water
Global Giving Roundup:
Forbes recognizes philanthropists across the Asia/Pacific |
Third Global Social Innovators Forum to be held in Singapore |
AlvarAlice Foundation connects microcredit to peace |
Shakira focuses on children in Colombia |
New Americas Business Council looks at reconcialition and peace |
Jeff Skoll works to address urgent threats |
European foundations raise the bar for philanthropic work |
Leading funders join together to help businesses in the developing world |
Entrepreneurship in the Philippines examined in the US |
Athletes who make a difference |
South Korean president gives back |
Tough economic conditions call for increased CSR |
India’s uneven tradition of philanthropy
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Philanthropy Action provides space to discuss philanthropy |
Alliance magazine examines philanthropy and democracy
Issue 37 January-March 2009
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Feature: Australia’s leading philanthropist makes the link between peace and profitability
Global Giving Roundup:
Philanthropy on the rise in the “BRIC” countries |
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy explores government-civil society partnership |
Hashoo Foundation project wins World Challenge 08 |
Scrutiny of foreign donations to philanthropies in Turkey |
GPC Member helps organize Convoy for Peace to Gaza |
UniversalGiving in BusinessWeek |
Arab World Social Innovators Program selects first class |
The Road Ahead movie describes first “green” Olympics |
In memoriam: Lúcia Moreira Salles, philanthropist, nonprofit leader and fashion icon |
Mario Morino highlights role of nonprofit sector in difficult times |
Human rights -- “the most effective aid multiplier”
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Council on Foundations launches website on philanthropy in economic downturn |
Report examines foundation diversity
Issue 36 October-December 2008
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Feature: Women Waging Peace: Swanee Hunt’s Vision for Inclusive Security
Global Giving Roundup:
Philanthropy in an economic downturn: Initial responses and challenges |
Dubai Cares demonstrates growing reach of Arab philanthropy |
Actress’ anonymous gift revealed in Korea |
Charitable giving on record pace in China |
Travelers’ Philanthropy Conference focuses on sustainable development in Africa |
Philanthropy growing in Czech Republic |
Huge charitable bequest in the United Kingdom |
Community foundations play strong but little known role in United Kingdom
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“I’m Not Rockefeller” study inspects giving habits of the wealthy |
Global Philanthropists Circle Annual Meeting examines poverty, climate change and girls empowerment |
Alliance magazine looks at response to world’s biggest issues
Issue 35 September 2008
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Feature: Media + Philanthropy = Synergy: Emilio Azcárraga Reshapes Corporate Philanthropy in Mexico
Global Giving Roundup:
Study finds confidence in nonprofits growing in Singapore |
Film festival highlights compassion, spiritual traditions |
Charities Aid Foundation to offers foundation schools for wealthy Russians and Brazilians |
Wealthiest Australian to give away fortune |
Foundation connects donors with community initiatives in Egypt, Palestine and Jordan |
Chinese law firms donate time and expertise to protect the environment |
Chinese-American philanthropists challenging stereotypes |
Housing developer recognized for social responsibility in Mexico |
Philanthropy and press freedom in South Africa
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Website for Canadian nonprofit organizations and philanthropists with global interests |
Alliance magazine launches new website and Spanish-language material
Issue 34 Summer 2008
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Feature: Interview with Jon Stryker -- A Journey to Inclusive Philanthropy
Global Giving Roundup:
Women's philanthropy in transformation in Australia |
Philanthropic sector in Israel is changing |
BNP Paribas Private Banking creates awards for individual philanthropy |
Spanish philanthropist honored with Raymond Georis Prize |
MasterCard Foundation makes major commitment to information sharing in microfinance |
Nigeria: A scholar's take on giving back |
Community leaders forge new approach to HIV prevention |
Ecuadorian village benefits from the skills of students |
Chinese entrepreneur inspires others with his response to Sichuan earthquake |
Taiwanese business leader pledges to give away 90% of his wealth |
Conference examines philanthropy for indigenous people in the Americas |
Dutch family supports students in India |
Arizona developer offers housing to poor Mexicans -- if they agree to conditions |
Synergos Southern Africa Advisory Board, GPC Members and Partners Respond to Xenophobic Violence |
Queen Rania of Jordan, Fazle Abed of Bangladesh, to be honored at University for a Night 2008
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New manual examines franchising in the nonprofit sector |
June 2008 issue of Alliance examines individual philanthropy
Issue 33 February-April 2008
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Feature: Conservation, Climate Change and Communities
Feature: Responsibility to Protect -- Philanthropy to Prevent
Global Giving Roundup:
Forbes magazine recognizes "Heroes of Philanthropy" in Asia |
Australian philanthropist supports health of indigenous people |
Bronfman Prize awarded for effort to ease burden of women in Darfur |
Conference examines philanthropy in Arab world |
First World Congress for Muslim Philanthropists held in Istanbul |
Peggy Dulany talks philanthropy in South Africa |
Recruitment begins for Synergos Senior Fellows |
Ray Chambers appointed as UN Malaria Envoy
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New guide helps donors give internationally |
Keystone examines online giving platforms |
Grassroots Philanthropy looks at role of foundations
Issue 32 November 2007-January 2008
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Feature: Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs -- Collaborating for Innovation
Global Giving Roundup:
Philanthropy by Indian diaspora expanding focus and becoming institutionalized
| Sri Lankan Diaspora Day?
| Labor and the environment top CSR issues in Asia
| GPC Member's company joins environmental partnership in Asia
| "Execution counts," says Mario Morino
| Giving wisely: Mike Murray and other high-impact donors profiled in Barron's
| Bulgarian Charities Aid Foundation supports orphans, mobilizes resources
| Gates Foundation supports Chinese effort to combat HIV/AIDS
| Jet Li's new fight -- mental illness and natural disasters
| Financial Times looks at Internet giving
| Philanthropy through career change -- the move to "green jobs"
| Philanthropy by the wealthy more frequent in South Africa
| Ackerman family honored for philanthropy
| Synergos seeks director of networks
| BusinessWeek profiles the Global Philanthropists Circle
Resources & Links:
New guide for philanthropy against racism
| New research on diaspora philanthropy
| Alliance Magazine focuses on measuring impact
| Synergos launches institutional newsletter
Issue 31 September-October 2007
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Feature: Philanthropy in Kenya -- A Global Supply Chain for Grassroots Technology + Manu Chandaria's Legacy of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement
Global Giving Roundup:
Philanthropy's positive influence on corporate governance in Asia
| Ultra-wealthy protect ecosystems...by buying them
| Root causes or immediate impact?
| Biggest Muslim entrepreneur sidesteps across religious divides
| Time magazine Profiles Ron Bruder
| Chicago conference looks at leadership in philanthropy
| "New" philanthropy growing, with concerns, in United Kingdom
| In memoriam: Robert Davies and Anita Roddick
Resources & Links:
Overall individual charitable giving remains static in United Kingdom
| Bill Clinton highlights donors, ideas
Issue 30 Summer 2007
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Feature: Making the case for giving with a gender lens
Global Giving Roundup:
Spotlight on private giving in China
| Philanthropy can eclipse G8 on poverty
| World's ultra-rich gave 10% of wealth to charity in 2006
| Foundation launched to bridge knowledge gap in Middle East
| India's Tata family among winners of 2007 Carnegie Medal
| Van Gendt named most influential in Netherlands philanthropy
| MacArthur Foundation to promote philanthropy in virtual worlds
| Clinton Foundation backs sustainable development effort in Latin America
| Environmental champions tapped for Goldman Prize
| Donors launch "50% League" to encourage greater giving
| Hedge fund manager among UK's most generous philanthropists
| Conference highlights need for new alliances among foundations
| Promoting strategic philanthropy to address climate change
| Chicago conference to highlight visionary leadership in global giving
| Nelson Mandela and the Gates family to be honored at University for a Night
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Google.org enters the blogosphere
| Global grantmaking guidelines drafted
| New publication Finance & Philanthropy
| Shining a light on women who empower women
| Alliance weighs in on challenges in global philanthropy
| Vanity Fair shines a spotlight on Africa
Issue 29 February-April 2007
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Feature: The next generation: Redefining the philanthropic landscape
Global Giving Roundup: Changemakers issues guide to social justice philanthropy for family funders
| A closer look at diaspora giving in Asia and the Pacific
| Stonesifer responds to critique of Gates foundation
| Twenty-seventh International Fundraising Congress coming in October
| World's third wealthiest man dubious on role of philanthropy
| Giving found to activate pleasure centers in brain
| Incubating entrepreneurial models to combat global poverty
| New Canadian trust supports partnership approach to overcoming poverty
| Giving by US foundations shows double-digit growth two years in a row
| Steep climb charted in US foundations' assets
Resources & Links: Social entrepreneurs debate how to finance growth
| Give and Take: A roundup of nonprofit blogs
| Dulany discusses Global Philanthropists Circle
| A new look for Philanthropy UK
| Thinking beyond "checkbook philanthropy"
| The latest from Alliance
Issue 28 December 2006-January 2007
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Feature: Getting water on the global agenda -- New approaches in private philanthropy
Feature: Running for life -- Around the world in 80 days -- on foot
Global Giving Roundup: WINGS global forum, Bangkok: how to make a difference in philanthropy
| Sale of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" gown aids Calcutta's poorest
| CSR index for Malaysia launched
| Sixth Social Entrepreneur's Summit January 21-23
| Global Philanthropy Forum Sixth Annual Conference at the Googleplex, April 11-13
| Bill and Melinda Gates set timeline for life of foundation
| Reality TV shows to focus on giving
| Making "hut calls" in remote Kenya: AID Village Clinics
| The Philanthropy Workshop: Learning grantmaking in Ghana
| New research center on philanthropy coming to UK
| David Rockefeller's $225 million bequest creates new global development fund
| Campaign to carry message of tolerance to global audience
| Global Philanthropists Circle meets world challenges with passion andinnovation
| University for a Night celebrates power of partnership
Resources & Links: Change in the wind at Alliance
| What's in a name: Philanthropy 2173
| New resource launched for UK givers
| "Philanthropreneurs" changing the debate about giving
Issue 27 September-November 2006
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Feature: Raymond Chambers -- Pioneering approaches in business and philanthropy
Feature: Millennium Promise Alliance -- Mobilizing the private sector to meet the MDGs
Feature: Bottleneck in Mexican aid to Indonesia finally resolved
Global Giving Roundup: Women migrants lead the way on remittances
| Developing China's nonprofit sector
| Wellcome Trust first charity in UK to sell public bond
| Gates and Rockefeller Foundations to help African farmers boost productivity
| Soros gives $50 million to aid Africa's poor via Millennium Village project
| Foundation aids Gazan youth in move from joblessness to career track
| Jordan's Queen Rania joins board of United Nations Foundation
| Two foundation leaders among world's 100 most powerful women
| Bush summit aims to mobilize private resources to fight malaria
| New York City mayor/philanthropist to fund global anti-smoking effort
| MacArthur Foundation inaugurates global award for creative small nonprofits
| At Google.org, it's not business as usual
| Freeman Foundation honored for innovative aid to Asian students
| Wheelchair Foundation's Behring aims to keep the giving rolling across the globe
Resources & Links: Putting architecture to work for communities in need
| Five generations of Rockefeller family philanthropy examined
| Alliance explores the state of social capital markets
Issue 26 May-July 2006
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Feature: The Global Fund for Women -- Reshaping philanthropy along feminist lines
Feature: A tale of two donors: Global Fund for Women's donor activists
Feature: AU Cairo home to new center on Middle East philanthropy
Global Giving Round-Up: Global Development Alliance marks five years of public-private partnerships
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Recent developments in philanthropy in China:
...new giving circles to support grassroots organizations in China
; ...getting the word out about philanthropy in China
; Bank of China launches first Chinese SRI fund
| Johnson-Sirleaf, Turner to be honored at University for a Night 2006
| International Fundraising Congress coming in October
| Buffett and Gates join philanthropic forces
| What's new in microfinance: ...Gates Foundation gives $1.46 million to Unitus for microfinance innovations;
...Unitus, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation team up on microfinance in India; Investors to get rating tool for microfinance funds
| Chicago Global Donors conference connects local and global action
Resources & Links: Alliance unveils new look; June issue spotlights donors and learning
| The benefits of home-grown CSR in Latin America
Issue 25 January-March 2006
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Feature: Clinton Global Initiative -- Putting the private sector to work for social change
Feature: Nike Foundation: Getting girls on the anti-poverty agenda
Global Giving Round-Up: Appeal issued to keep door from closing on Open Russia
| Unilever and Oxfam assess multinational corporation's impact on poverty in Indonesia
| Global Fund's Investing in Women campaign raises $20 million
| Philanthropy in China with "encouraging social climate"
| AKDN and Catholic Church in Portugal expand aid to Asia & Africa
| Gates jumpstarts $31 billion global TB effort with Davos pledge
| Bono seeing "Red" over new campaign to fight HIV/AIDS
| JPMorgan Chase joins US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership
| Youth job training partnerships launched in Gaza
| LaSpada takes the helm at UK's Institute for Philanthropy
| In memoriam: Anton Rupert, philanthropist in Southern Africa
Resources & Links: Kiva brings peer-to-peer microloans online
| E-newsletter promotes global engagement by European foundations
| Skoll World Forum March 29-31
| Fast Company honors "Social Capitalists" who are changing the world
| Alliance magazine: Philanthropy, 2025
Issue 24 October 2005
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Feature: Geraldo Jordão Pereira: Betting on Rio's community foundation model
Feature: Marcos de Moraes: Creating viable alternatives for street kids in São Paulo
Global Giving Round-Up: Schools going online in Africa-wide e-Schools initiative
| Youth job training partnerships expanded in Middle East
| Sigrid Rausing Trust celebrates 10th anniversary with awards for leadership
| Partners in Health awarded $1.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize
| Nominations sought for international development prize
| AIF/UN Summit: Jury still out on meeting Millennium Goals in India
| Kresge Foundation awards $5 million to YMCA for Mexico Initiative
| Robert H. Dunn joins Synergos as President
| In memoriam: Waldemar Nielsen
Resources & Links: Spotlight on philanthropy in Romania
| Why German philanthropists give
| Exploring diaspora giving and equitable development in Mexico
| Remittances a growing economic force for developing countries
Issue 23 August-September 2005
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Feature: Shell Foundation -- Bringing more than money to the table
Global Giving Round-Up:
Mexicans donate generously to Asian tsunami relief
| Philanthropist restoring war-damaged national park in Mozambique
| Unitus opens India microfinance center
| Sainsbury announces plans for "giving while living"
| Indigenous artists give share of profits to alleviate hunger in Niger
| Building civil society in Kazakhstan
| Foundations rally support for common European citizenship project
| Hewlett family philanthropy honored with 2005 Carnegie Medal
| Nominations sought for beefed-up Hilton Humanitarian Prize
| TIME and Gates Foundation team up for a focus on global health
| Partnership strengthens ties between private banking, microfinance
| 25th International Fundraising Congress opens October 18
Resources & Links: INSP provides global perspective on strategic philanthropy
| New blog explores eradicating poverty through profit
| Alliance assesses the Millennium Development Goals
Issue 22 May-June 2005
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Feature: Building bridges between the Muslim and Western Worlds
Feature: The Global Institute for Partnership and Governance
Global Giving Round-Up: Gandhi Project brings message of nonviolence to Middle East
| Nike Foundation supports safe spaces for girls in developing countries
| Unitus takes on two new microfinance partners in India
| Activists from six nations tapped for 2005 Goldman Environmental Prize
| Jimmy Carter stepping down as chair of Carter Center
| Clinton's partnerships help underserved AIDS populations worldwide
Resources & Links: Philippine diaspora philanthropy portal now online
| Alliance Extra online: the latest news and views on global giving
Issue 21 February-April 2005
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Feature: Ratan N. Tata: Linking shareholder value and social responsibility
Feature: India's Tata Group: Empowering marginalized communities
Global Giving Round-Up: Bristol-Myers Squibb expands innovative partnerships to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa
| Hong Kong businessman creates philanthropic beachhead in Canada
| Aga Khan honored for bridging gap between Islamic and western cultures
| Businessman lends logistics expertise to Asian tsunami relief and recovery efforts
| Tsunami giving spurs concerns about impact on other worthy causes
| Private-public alliance sparks historic exchange on restorative justice in Colombia
| Gates Foundation, Norway boost fund for child vaccines in developing countries
Resources & Links: International Workshop on Resource Mobilization comes to Bangkok in May
| Private philanthropy in Asia: filling the information gap
| Social gains through cross-sector partnerships in Latin America
| March Alliance explores the latest thinking on social enterprise
Issue 20 December 2004-January 2005
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Feature: Lynn Fritz: Mobilizing business expertise for measurable gain in humanitarian relief
Feature: Lessons learned from private sector strengthen links in humanitarian supply chain
Feature: Sharp drop in contributions projected from US estate tax repeal
Global Giving Round-Up: Queen Rania cuts ribbon on first Intel Computer Clubhouse in Jordan
| Private sector lending a STEP-UP to poor neighborhoods in Metro Manila
| Media executives pool resources to combat HIV/AIDS in Eurasia
| Microlending and healthcare in Haiti offer opportunities for social investment
| Wide range of stakeholders kick off International Year of Microcredit
| Donor's record donation for clean water in India doubled by Dell Foundation
| Philanthropist teams up with Band Aid to combat global poverty
Resources & Links: First online database launched for cross-border giving in Europe
| A Glimmer of Hope: update on social investment in Ethiopia
| What would it take to really get global philanthropy going? Experts weigh in
| Gates Foundation principals see benefit in the bully pulpit
Issue 19 September-October 2004
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Feature: PricewaterhouseCoopers' Project Ulysses - Linking global leadership training to community development
Feature: Helio Mattar -- A catalyst for corporate social responsibility in Brazil
Global Giving Round-Up: Microfinance plus: Unitus partnership to aid urban poor in Kenya
| CSR gains a platform in the Asia Pacific region
| Philanthropist's $10 million gift to provide safe haven for persecuted scholars
| Focus on fundraising in India
| Heifer Project International tapped for 2004 Hilton Prize
| Gleitsman Foundation in search of international social activists
| Partnership to test anti-HIV therapies for use in developing countries
| Taking blended value investing to the next step
Resources & Links: Global leaders to examine new approaches to global problems at University for a Night
| International conference to explore private sector solutions to poverty
| Women’s funds in the spotlight in September issue of Alliance
| Forbes names top donors on its list of 400 wealthiest
| October is International Philanthropy Month at Foundation Center
Issue 18 Summer 2004
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Feature: A unique laboratory for change in the Amazon rainforest
Global Giving Round-Up: Mindset Health Channel set to expand in South Africa
| Goldman Prize winners declare victory in Australia and India
| Hilton Humanitarian Award nominees sought
| New infusion of funds for world's largest private foundation
| China's markets admit Gates Foundation, other foreign investors
| First-time regulations on foundations formalized in China
| Livelihood and environment linked in new partnership to benefit India
| In memoriam: Laurance Rockefeller, philanthropist and venture capital pioneer
Resources & Links: Teresa Heinz Kerry weighs in on philanthropy -- and the political limelight
| Landmark UK study examines "Why Rich People Give"
| Tackling poverty through profit
| GPC members examine 3rd Annual Conference on Borderless Giving
| "Everybody's Business: Giving in a Time of Conflict"
Issue 17 April-May 2004
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Feature: Lopez Family Values -- Philanthropy in the Philippines
Global Giving Round-Up: Indonesian firm's campaign to fight AIDS gets international honors
| Singapore bank first to specialize in Asian charitable asset management
| Templeton Prize winner to fund poverty alleviation in South Africa
| Foundations forge partnership to engage Russian donors
| Unclaimed assets to be harnessed for social investment in UK, worldwide
| Khosla backs microfinance to speed rural India's economic growth
| Pioneer in international regranting honored
| Foundation rewards inventions that help poor countries develop
| Biologist harvests the sea to combat hunger in Eritrea
| Fellowship connects Filipino-Americans to heritage, service in homeland
Resources & Links: Bentons recap rewards of a life spent in philanthropy
| Alliance magazine examines donor exit strategies
Issue 16 February-March 2004
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Feature: Medersat.com -- Bringing schools and community development to rural Morocco
Global Giving Round-Up: Schmidheiny's $1 billion gift creates new philanthropic model for Latin America
| Outlook upbeat for socially responsible investing in Asia
| Europe's first center for social entrepreneurship launched at Oxford
| Two global initiatives provide final push for eradication of tropical diseases:
| Ex-Marxist rebels lead a new revolution in Bogota -- social capitalism
| Colombian actor rescues child soldiers from life on the streets
| GEXSI offers new, improved marketplace for social investment
| Broadcast CEOs join global battle to combat HIV/AIDS
| "Digital pony express" connects rural Cambodia to the Internet
Resources & Links: Wealthiest 400 could comfortably afford to give billions more
| Book offers insights into successful social entrepreneurs
| Alliance Magazine offers in-depth look at civil society infrastructure
| Conference highlights local resource mobilization
| First annual world forum on social entrepreneurship set for Oxford
Issue 15 December 2003-January 2004
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Feature: A conversation with Patty Stonesifer -- "we see partnerships every single place we turn"
Feature: VillageReach -- The last mile is just as important as the first
Global Giving Round-Up:
Outlook good for giving in China
| Turbulent times for philanthropists in Russia: Open Russia Foundation an issue in Khodorkovsky's arrest
| OSI Moscow office sacked after Soros criticizes jailing of Yukos CEO
| Foundation makes education bloom in the Qatar desert
| Partnership targets child injury prevention in Vietnam
| Zeroing in on top priorities at the Atlantic Philanthropies
| New Internet site aims to streamline fundraising process
| Webcast to explore new model for corporate philanthropy
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New Internet site aims to streamline fundraising process
| Webcast to explore new model for corporate philanthropy
Issue 14 October-November 2003
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Feature: Secure the Future -- Building Capacity from the Ground Up in Africa
Global Giving Round-Up:
Online forum empowers social entrepreneurs
| Association of Caribbean Community Foundations launched
| Gates Foundation doubles commitment to fight AIDS in India...
| ...while Global Fund to Fight AIDS to slow its grantmaking
| Women activists in Africa win continent's "Nobel Prize"
| Grameen-Ashoka dialogue convenes in Bangladesh
| "Digital Village" to strengthen NPOs in Taiwan
| Social enterprise for sustainability to be examined in Chile
| In memoriam: philanthropist Joan Kroc
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Individual donors: an overlooked resource
| Case studies offer real-life guidance
| Europe's top 40 biggest spending foundations ranked
| Alliance magazine examines nonprofit organization accountability
Issue 13 August-September 2003
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Feature: Creating the Colombian-American Community Foundation
Global Giving Round-Up:
Small overseas charities feel brunt of 9/11 aftereffects
| ...but 9/11 spurs also spurs new domestic approach to philanthropy
| Art initiative aims to support needy in Liberia
| Seattle group teams up with local Ethiopians to fund drought relief
| Dominican business leader shows that socially responsibility makes money
| Mexican philanthropist honored for humanitarian achievements
| Purple dinosaur's creator helps funds international youth chat group
| Despite hard times, British giving in 2002 reached new high
| Italian soccer star raises money for charity -- with jokes at his expense
| Daniel Pearl Foundation to hold Music Day to honor slain journalist
| Philanthropy Ink: Remembering what philanthropy is supposed to do
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Hilton Humanitarian Awards announces 2003 winner and seeks nominees for 2004
| Alliance magazine examines social justice philanthropy and donor education
| New report shows how tourism can help alleviate poverty
Issue 12 June-July 2003
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Feature: Alfredo Achar -- Partnerships Make the Difference
Feature: Second Conference on Borderless Giving Examines Philanthropy for Human Development
Global Giving Round-Up:
Kenyans launch community development fund
| New fund aims to fight SARS
| Bangkok to host September Asian Forum on Corporate Responsibility
| Digital venture seeks to bridge communications gap in poor communities
| Cultivating local philanthropy in Russia is a slow process
| Soros ends philanthropic ties in Russia
| Romanian Donors Forum supports NGO accountability and transparency
| Mandela honored for humanitarian work and book for children
| Award recognizes role of grantmakers in supporting disability concerns
| Conference explores Indian and Chinese diaspora philanthropy
| 2003 Goldman Environmental Prizes announced
| Gates Foundation announces major grant for global health initiative
| Social Venture Partners program expands in the US and abroad
| African-Americans give proportionally more than other US racial groups
| Despite shaky economy, US charity stays "unexpectedly" high in 2002
Resources & Links: Philanthropy Australia publishes proceedings of venture philanthropy conference
| Publication examines if policy can truly affect the chronically poor
| Climbing the ladder: involving the poor in poverty reduction strategies
| New book examines roots of American philanthropy
Issue 11 April-May 2003
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Feature: Q & A with Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II
Global Giving Round-Up: From the ashes: Philanthropic opportunities rise to help Iraq
| Taking a stand: Norwegian businessman manuscripts to fund human rights
| Charity begins at home: New organization promotes East African philanthropy
| Slaves no more: Ghana museum promotes public service and philanthropy
| Philanthropy helps Bolivians preserve and expand cultural traditions
| Indicorps recruits Indians in the US and Canada to support nonprofit efforts in India
| The art of giving: GIVE Foundation strengthens Indian philanthropy and the third sector
| Impact of Chinese-American philanthropy on the rise
| US philanthropist urges British counterparts to give more
| Global Philanthropy Forum to hold second annual Conference on Borderless Giving
| Philanthropy Ink: How venture philanthropists have created new giving model
Resources & Links:
| Aspen Institute takes over production of Philanthropy Information Retrieval Project
| New Stanford publication promotes social innovation
| Alliance magazine examines issues and experiences in cross-border philanthropy
| CEMEFI on-line bibliography provides information on Latin American philanthropy
| Ten-gallon giving: Philanthropy in Texas magazine salutes local giving
| New publication examines social justice philanthropy
Issue 10 February-March 2003
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Feature: Mike Murray -- Philanthropy is a Verb
Global Giving Round-Up: Mama Cash helps women worldwide
| Turkish philanthropist aims to spread the ethos of giving among his peers
| Israeli-American venture network supports democracy and human rights at home
| Lebanese politician/philanthropist makes his mark at home and abroad
| Korean-born entrepreneur in US is role model of American dream
| Family foundation honors American volunteer slain while working in South Africa
| Global Leaders for Tomorrow produce guidelines for measuring philanthropic impact
| Volunteer radio station in North Ireland broadcasts for charity
| Leading Canadian philanthropist honors unsung heroes
| Philanthropy on the move: The Wheelchair Foundation provides mobility to people in need
| Philanthropy Ink: Major intergenerational wealth transfer imminent
| Follow-up: New York Times reports on microcredit in Mexico
Resources & Links: Italian university launches master's degree philanthropy program
| Global Philanthropy Partnership updates brief guides to issues in philanthropy
| New resource consolidates philanthropy news
| Alliance magazine examines how foundations are coping with fall in assets and civil society's role in policymaking
| Boston institute provides academic research on philanthropy trends
Issue 9 December 2002-January 2003
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Feature: José Ignacio Avalos Hernández -- Full-time Philanthropist with a Businessman's Mind-Set
Global Giving Round-Up: Iranian philanthropic initiative strengthens science education
| Jordan's Queen Rania makes her mark on national philanthropy
| Indian NGO network encourages philanthropists to get involved
| Nominations sought for 2003 Right Livelihood Award
| South African foundation partners with US youth project to improve rural schools
| Sabera Foundation enables Spanish and other donors to help women in India
| Soros’ Russian programs to merge with Eurasia Foundation
| Bulgaria holds first national charity day
| New social investment portfolio help small businesses in Egypt and Pakistan
| Give2Asia celebrates first anniversary
| Philanthropy center to study link between faith and giving
| British publication seeks nominations for 2003 Charity Awards
| Charity meeting highlights importance of effective "borderless giving"
| World Bank chief urges greater corporate social responsibility
| Despite endowment plunge, Silicon Valley foundation will maintain spending levels
| Philanthropy Ink: "The New Face of Philanthropy"
Resources & Links: Worth magazine focuses on philanthropy
| David Rockefeller highlights family philanthropy in just-published memoirs
Issue 8 October-November 2002
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Feature: Philanthropy in South Africa: Real Family Affairs
Global Giving Round-Up: Corporate philanthropy growing in Singapore
| Pictures speak more than 1,000 words -- especially one in Afghanistan
| Concern about investigations reducing donations to Muslim charities in the US
| Changes in Jewish philanthropy in the US
| Polish philanthropy institute announces photography contest
| Two "virtual" initiatives match donors with projects
| Musicians and journalists in Zimbabwe team up to address food crisis
| Nelson Mandela, artist
| Public-private project brings potable water to Ghana, Mali and Niger
| Slain journalist's family creates foundation to promote world peace
| Hard times on Wall Street bring hard times to charities
| "Simputer" brings broad-based access to computer technology
| British bank puts clients' interest into their favorite charities
| Ford Foundation reports on philanthropic response to September 11
| Philanthropy Ink: Venture philanthropy in Argentina -- Can it work?
Resources & Links: CEMEFI annual meeting to focus on responsible philanthropy
| Harvard journal examines philanthropy and volunteering in Latin America
| Philanthropy Australia to hold inaugural conference
| New book advises philanthropists on making a global giving plan
Issue 7 August-September 2002
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Feature: Supporting Innovation in Afghanistan -- the Experience of the Aga Khan Development Network
Global Giving Round-Up:
New Russian philanthropies offer new models of giving
| Indian engineers in US spread wealth at home
| Children in Poland raise funds for Afghanistan's only arts school
| New funds support Afghan women and Caribbean families
| Grantmakers increase Washington presence to influence national policy
| Family foundation helps empower teachers and students around the world
| Ghanaian thankful for scholarship in US offers similar opportunities in Ghana
| Indiana program teaches youth about philanthropy
| Geekcorps recruits high-tech volunteers to bridge the global digital divide
| Help Nepal Network enlists Nepalis overseas to bring help home
| Philanthropy Ink: Foundation leaders should promote creativity and innovation
Resources & Links:
Global social change philanthropy is focus of November conference
| Website recommends international giving opportunities
| Funders encouraged to support nonprofit research
| Membership organization promotes strategic communication of philanthropy
Issue 6 June-July 2002
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Feature: Philanthropy Across Generations -- Profile of the Flora Family Foundation
Global Giving Round-Up:
| Bishop Tutu Peace Foundation launches leadership project
| Philanthropy goes online in Mexico
| Young professionals in Argentina create anti-hunger philanthropy
| Diaspora philanthropy from the US on the rise
| Pen pal project drives Austrian cab driver to charity
| Corporate philanthropy growing in Lebanon
| African women take initiative in funding projects
| Global Fund for Women honored for communications achievements
| Innovative "charity bank" to open in Great Britain
| Research project to study patterns of legacy philanthropy in Australia
| Social entrepreneur aims to make money -- and make good
| Chinese-Americans discuss philanthropic leadership
| Philanthropy Ink: Business venture straddles philanthropic line in Bangladesh
Resources & Links:
Mexican philanthropy center offers email bulletins
| Curriculum teaches young people about giving
Issue 5 April-May 2002
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Feature: Q & A with Stephan Schmidheiny
Global Giving Round-Up:
South African foundation makes its mark on health care
| GPC trip to Southern Africa concluded
| Digital Freedom Network: Supporting free speech around the world
| India library project keeps children hooked on books
| New emphasis on results in high-end Indian philanthropy
| French magazine spotlights female philanthropist in Taiwan
| Ukrainian business owners urged to think philanthropically
| Pioneers of Change foster culture of global leadership
| Fair trade movement links philanthropists to grassroots craftspeople
| Nigerian businessman gives back to community
| 2002 Goldman Prizes announced
| Soros by the book
| Philanthropy Ink: "The New Philanthropists"
Resources & Links:
Philanthropy publication for active donors to be launched soon
| Fourth Triple Bottom Line Investing Conference in Brussels, Nov 7-8 2002
| Center encourages philanthropy and social responsibility in East Africa
| New book surveys 21st century giving trends
| Social Enterprise book: free download
Issue 4 March 2002
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Feature: John Michael Forgách: Giving globalization a human face
Feature: Global Philanthropy Forum opens doors -- and dialogue -- on international giving
Global Giving Round-Up:
Costa Rican model shapes South African rural health care initiative
| Sweat equity in South Africa leads to rural school improvement partnerships
| Charity brings taste of freedom to Nepali children living with jailed mothers
| BasicNeeds supports self-help for mentally ill in India
| South African environmentalist honored for innovative leadership
| Bringing success back home -- South Asian businessmen share their US successes
| Volunteer high-tech initiative builds Web sites for nonprofits worldwide
| Canadian competition encourages social entrepreneurs
| Taking control of their destino -- US Hispanic philanthropists form foundation
| Philanthropy Ink: Helping others -- How long will it last?
Resources & Links:
Mexico forum encourages social venture entrepreneurs
| Book tells how social enterprise became big -- profitable -- business
| New guide examines diversity funding activities in Europe
| On-line resource documents NGO activities in South Asia
| BytesforAll
Issue 3 January 2002
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Feature: American India Foundation -- Long Distance Philanthropy Brings Donors Closer to Home
Global Giving Round-Up:
Global Philanthropy Forum launched
| Schwab Foundation promotes new social investment tool
| New philanthropy institute launched in Spain
| Philanthropy 101: Australians return to school to learn how to give
| Youth Philanthropy Worldwide promotes global giving by young people
| Kenya charity race raises funds for Nairobi slum
| New Asian college in formation for women in poverty
| New Brazilian philanthropic initiative launched in New York City
| Dubai billionaire makes major gift for water management research
| Harry Potter creator advocates for single-parent families
| From Canada to Uganda: a youthful initiative helps dig wells
| Philanthropy Ink: Mega-donations by individuals down in 2001
Resources & Links:
New book examines philanthropy by Middle Eastern Americans
| Worth magazine rates 100 best U.S. charities
| New book provides guidance for social and economic justice advocates
Issue 2 December 2001
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Feature: Visions Fulfilled -- How individual philanthropists influenced global
treatment of river blindness
Global Giving Round-Up:
Above and beyond: Italy's Gino Strada brings healthcare to world's danger zones
| From the killing fields to lives of hope: Wiring Cambodia
| Hand-held computers aid African Bushmen in conservation efforts
| Cultivating young donors to "give back" in Asia and the Americas
| Spain's richest man launches foundation
| Hard rock, soft heart
| Monster donation to philanthropy
| Silicon Valley donors offer safety net to local nonprofits
| British giving practices: Many don't give, but those who do give more
| Update: Philanthropy and the September 11 attacks
| Canadian charities feel cash crunch as funds head to the US
| Carnegie Corporation honors major philanthropists with new award
| Philanthropy ink
Resources & Links:
Web site collects information on Asian philanthropy
| New book promotes self-reliance in developing communities
| Trans-Atlantic Donors Dialogue fosters cross-continental exchange
| Survey indicates US donors continue to support other causes
Issue 1 October-November 2001
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Feature: Educar -- An Entrepreneur Applies His Talents to Bring the Internet to Schools in Argentina
Global Giving Round-Up:
September 11: Unparalleled catastrophe generates unparalleled philanthropy
| ...but major non-profits feel the pain: Hundreds of charities affected
| Hilton Prize awarded after delay for Twin Towers tragedy
| ...and nominations sought for 2002 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
| Real acumen: New non-profit fund supports social change organizations
| Quiet No More: Atlantic Philanthropies reverse "quiet" image
| Thai business leaders provide mobility and hope to hundreds of amputees
| Wired: Bangladeshi philanthropist brings cell phones to rural communities
| Eyes on the prize: New director named at Goldman Funds
| Italian novelist follows her heart: Susanna Tamaro creates global charity
| Building blocks in Botswana: Business leaders help homeless
| Using philanthropy to fight prejudice
| Ice cream mogul tries venture philanthropy
| Entrepreneurs and philanthropists for the future
| Philanthropy Ink
Resources & Links:
New venture philanthropy book launched
| Magazine focuses on European philanthropy
| Give more: Investment guru promotes increased giving
| Book encourages making philanthropy a family effort
Issue 0 June-July 2001
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Feature: A Glimmer of Hope Foundation -- How Venture Philanthropists Make a Difference in Ethiopia
Feature: Instituto Multiplicar, Brazil -- Applying Business Principles to Education
Global Giving Round-Up:
BuyAfrica.com -- Linking African Artisans with Global Markets
| Foundation Supports Urban Agriculture in South Africa
| Momentum on the HIV/AIDS Front
| Foundation for Excellence -- U.S.-based Indian Entrepreneurs Share Their Wealth
| The Good Earth: Goldman Prize Honors Global Environmentalists
| Don't Fence Them In: Southern African Parks Initiative Opens Borders -- and Job Opportunities
| Mexicans Say "¡Si!" to More Giving
| Philanthropy Ink
Resources & Links:
Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy Creates CEO Network
| Forum for Venture Philanthropists in Budapest in October
| Trends in Individual Philanthropy at HNWDigital.com
| "What's a Donor to Do" Outlines Resources for Philanthropists
| Charities Aid Foundation Optimizes Giving Process
| International Center for Non-Profit Law Centralizes -- and Demystifies -- Legal Issues
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