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The climate crisis and the role for philanthropy
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New data explores next-gen giving trends in the Middle East
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Giving hope: how the Amal Project: is changing the lives of widows in MENA
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Brigit Helms on the power of venture philanthropy to deliver long-term change
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The Freedom Fund: seven lessons from a decade of impact
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Lynn Zovighian on working with communities, relinquishing power, and next-gen giving trends
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Letting go: Firelight ED Marième Daff on re-defining trust in philanthropic relationships
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FPR: rating foundations for diversity, accountability, and transparency
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Impact investment for families: a framework from CSP and The ImPact
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Emirati philanthropist Muna Al Gurg on investing in women and girls and why data matters
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Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman calls on billionaires to step up to tackle inequality
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