Jul 08, 2021
“We’re working to turn every cell phone into a tool for democracy,” says Koketso Moeti, Founder and Executive Director of amandla.mobi, an organization that builds power for black people, with a particular focus on low income black women, by connecting and amplify voices to hold political and corporate interests to account in South Africa. “Having […]
Jun 08, 2021
With her organization LIFE Camp, Elevate Fellow Erica Ford’s groundbreaking programs and partnerships have contributed to resulted in a 10% reduction in violence in New York. Now she’s taking her spirit of change to Washington, working with the Biden Administration to secure $2.1 billion for the DOJ to address the gun violence public health crisis, […]
May 24, 2021
Too often, people think that philanthropy isn’t for them. It’s the preserve of foundations, a wealthy few. And that perception – and the gap – has only gotten wider. In the United States, the percentage of giving by millionaires continues to rise and the overall share of households donating to charity has steadily fallen. (This […]
Apr 30, 2021
The Global Pandemic has changed all our lives. That’s been a stark reality for Dr. Dixon Chibanda of Friendship Bench, an organization that trains Grandmas to provide talk therapy from benches in the hearts of their communities. Not only did he have COVID-19 himself, he also had to deal with the loss of colleagues (“when there […]
Apr 30, 2021
As the vaccine rollout continues and the world begins to open up again from the deep isolation of the pandemic, a lot of us are left feeling anxious and stressed. Mental Health Awareness Month gives us all the opportunity to take stock, consider our state of mind and take action. Because the best time to take care […]
Apr 21, 2021
As a die-hard entrepreneur, I have spent almost 50 years building businesses, motivating teams, delighting customers, and innovating wherever possible. When the time came for me to focus more on giving back and addressing societal challenges, I did so with that same entrepreneurial spirit. Whether business or philanthropy, there are some basic questions we must […]
Apr 07, 2021
What’s your cause? Sanitation, hygiene and adequate water access is critical for preventing and containing diseases. Clean water makes a huge impact on a community. Water is life! We work with communities on a local level to provide access to clean, safe water and improve hygiene and sanitation practices in areas of great need. How […]
Feb 01, 2021
As the world continues the fight against Covid-19, all eyes are on the vaccine distribution, as governments work to secure doses for those who need it most. In their annual letter Bill and Melinda Gates warn us that the lasting legacy of the coronavirus pandemic could be “immunity inequality” — a wide gap between wealthy […]
Jan 04, 2021
2020 was a year of seismic change. A wake up call around the world that exposed areas of neglected focus and much needed recalibration. There’s a new sense of possibility in how we approach solving problems – and that’s creating a sea change in the world of philanthropy. Foundations and donors have been forced to […]
Oct 05, 2020
Trésor Nzengu Mpauni The Project: Tumaini Letu Coachella X Refugee camp : Creating Malawi’s largest arts and culture festival – in a refugee camp The Big Picture: Trésor Nzengu Mpauni is amplifying connections and vital economic opportunity for the Dzaleka refugee community through what has become Malawi’s largest arts, music and culture festival – the […]