New Philanthropy and Social Justice: Debating the Conceptual and Policy Discourse

This article critically examines the intersection of new philanthropic approaches with social justice objectives. It investigates whether contemporary philanthropic practices genuinely promote equity or inadvertently reinforce existing power structures and inequalities. The authors analyze conceptual and policy discourses surrounding "new philanthropy," questioning its claims to transform society. It explores the motivations behind these approaches and their actual impact on addressing root causes of social injustice, providing a critical perspective on the potential and pitfalls of modern philanthropy in achieving equitable outcomes.