Supporting Countries in Transition

A Framework Guide for Foundation Engagement This guide, published by the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT) and the Gerhart Center, offers a tailored framework for private foundations to support the work that goes into rebuilding polarized societies when conflict ends or a dictator falls. The framework is premised on the evident fact that the strategic…

The Contested Corners of Asia

Subnational Conflict and International Development Assistance Thomas Parks, Nat Colletta, Ben Oppenheim Subnational conflict is the most widespread, enduring, and deadly form of conflict in Asia. Over the past 20 years (1992-2012), there have been 26 subnational conflicts in South and Southeast Asia, affecting half of the countries in this region. Concerned about foreign interference,…

Session Report – Social Justice Philanthropy: Why should it matter?

This report summarises the discussions that took place during a two-hour session of the Annual Philanthropy Conference 2013 organised in Mombasa by the East Africa Association of Grantmakers. The session on ‘Social Justice Philanthropy: Why should it matter?’, provided a diverse group of philanthropic grantmakers and development practitioners with an opportunity to develop a shared…

Developing a Collective Framework and Agenda to Advance Social Justice Philanthropy in Africa and the Arab Region

Working Paper : Developing a Collective Framework and Agenda to Advance Social Justice Philanthropy in Africa and the Arab Region: A Convening by Alice L. Brown Originally Presented: October 2012, Revised and Expanded: January 2013 Developing a Collective Framework and Agenda to Advance Social Justice Philanthropy in Africa and the Arab Region Alice Brown.pdf

Advancing Human Rights: The State of Global Foundation Grantmaking

Each year foundations around the world fund efforts to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights. Advancing Human Rights: The State of Global Foundation Grantmaking provides the first-ever analysis of the scope and landscape of global human rights grantmaking. Prepared by the Foundation Center and the International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG), Advancing Human…