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The first international congress of Muslim philanthropists took place in Istanbul in March.

Over 200 philanthropic and charity participants from 27 countries as far-afield as Libya, Malaysia and the UK met...

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Shipping magnate and philanthropist Sammy Ofer has donated £20m to towards the creation of a major new wing at the National Maritime Museum (NMM), the 'heart' of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage...

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A new generation of givers is changing perceptions of philanthropy in one African country reports The Herald newspaper in Zimbabwe.

Ruth Butaumocho writes about the rise and rise of artists giving...

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In a time of straitened circumstances one couple in the US has found an innovative way to support a local charity.

Unable to sell their home in a depressed housing market...

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An Australian former soldier who funded the restoration of the Vatican's Michelangelo frescoes has been named UK Australian of the Year for his philanthropic work.

Michael Hintze has been honoured for...

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A new organisation to promote and co-ordinate philanthropic initiatives across the Arab world was announced this week.

The organisation, Arab Philanthropy Establishment, was the outcome of a two-day philanthropy conference, 'From...

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The 50 most generous US philanthropists committed over $7bn to charity in 2007, which was also the first time in seven years that all five of the biggest donors were...

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The global wealth boom has not only increased the number of high-net-worth individuals in the UK and USA, it has also seen a growth of billionaires in countries such as...

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Higher education, health, and cultural arts organisations receive the bulk of the largest gifts that individuals, foundations, and corporations contribute to American philanthropy, according to a new study.

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Expanding economic development in China has led to an explosion of the super rich and a surge in philanthropic donations, according to investment bank analysis and a wealth report.

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