A global study from Forbes Insights, supported by Credit Suisse, entitled "Alleviating Global Poverty: Catalysts of Change" follows the second annual Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy and finds desire for...
On President Barack Obama’s recent visit to the continent, he announced a new $7bn (£4.61bn) 'Power Africa' initiative in Tanzania. Nigerian philanthropist Tony Elumelu attended the launch and...
Total charitable giving in the US rose for the third consecutive year, according to Giving USA’s latest annual report. The amount given by individuals, foundations, estates and corporations in 2012...
Sir Ronald Cohen, founder of venture capital firm Apax Partners, plans to establish a social investment bank in Israel, which he hopes will revolutionise the non-profit sector....
Geneva Global, an independent philanthropic consulting firm, has expanded its operations in the UK and Europe by appointing two philanthropic advisors, Peter Cafferkey and Kenny Washington. ...
Philanthropy is growing rapidly in Asia. The number of high net worth individuals has risen to 3.37 million, overtaking the number of wealthy people in either North America or Europe....
Over 350 representatives of civil society, international organisations, business and media have met in Moscow this week at the concluding event of the civil track under Russia’s official G20 presidency....
Philanthropist and hedge fund manager, Chris Hohn, has donated £517m through his foundation, at the Nutrition for Growth summit to tackle childhood malnutrition. The summit was hosted in London by...
The Rockefeller Foundation has been at the forefront of philanthropy since 1913 taking as its mantra, “to promote the well-being of mankind throughout the world”. Its president since 2005, Judith...
The Philanthropy Insights Report looks at philanthropy in South Africa. It covers research, the influences which foster giving, the role of advisors, the history of philanthropy and the future...