• Video

Philanthropy: Friend or Foe of Social Justice

  • Source : WINGS
  • 1 February 2017
A panel featuring Laura Garcia (Semillas), Kumi Naidoo (African Civil Society Initiatives), and Ananth Padmanabhan (Azim Premji Initiatives) tackles the role of philanthropy in social justice. They debate whether philanthropic models empower communities or entrench systems of power. The discussion stresses the importance of decolonization, local leadership, and accountability in philanthropic endeavors to genuinely support social justice movements and community empowerment.
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A Conversation with Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation

  • Source : YouTube
  • 1 July 2016
This video features a compelling conversation with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and Prof. Joel Fleishman, Director of the Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society. It explores how philanthropic efforts actively drive social change, highlighting various case studies and strategic frameworks. The discussion showcases concrete examples where targeted giving has led to measurable societal impact, emphasizing the foundation’s approach to addressing systemic issues. The conversation provides valuable insights into the philosophy and methodology behind large-scale philanthropic initiatives aimed at fostering equity and justice.
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Social Justice: What's Philanthropy Got To Do With It?

  • Source : The Aspen Institute and Ford Foundation
  • 1 August 2014
This recorded conversation delves into the intersection of social justice and philanthropy through a dialogue between Jane Wales and Darren Walker. It highlights the historical roots of inequality, the necessity for philanthropy to shift power, and how funders must confront their own roles in perpetuating injustice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of trust-based giving and the redistribution of power to affected communities, advocating for a transformative approach to philanthropic engagement in social change.
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Philanthropy for Social justice and peace

  • Source : iPartner
  • 1 September 2013
In this discussion, Sumitra Mishra, Executive Director of Mobile Creches, delves into philanthropy's pivotal role in advancing social justice and peace, particularly within urban India. She shares insights on empowering marginalized families through early childhood development initiatives. Mishra emphasizes philanthropy's potential to foster equity and resilience when it is deeply rooted in community partnerships and informed by a systemic understanding of social challenges.
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