Welcome to Circle: where regional philanthropy comes to learn, connect, and grow

Giving in an emergency

A Circle round-up outlining what you need to know about providing funding in a crisis

Philanthropist Lynn Zovighian on why we need to invest in data

From charity to philanthropy: Badr Jafar on how giving is evolving in the Arab region

A glossary of philanthropic terms

Visa's Carl Manlan on how corporate assets can help countries meet the SDGs

Climate philanthropy

A Circle round-up exploring philanthropy-backed climate programmes and initiatives

Grantmaking

A Circle round-up of tools and resources to help you become a more effective grantmaker

Arab Foundations Forum CEO Naila Farouky makes the case for data and transparency

Impact investment for families: a framework

The Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) at the University of Zurich and The ImPact explore the ingredients for successful impact investing

Insaan Group's Farahnaz Karim on why philanthropy needs a paradigm shift

Serial entrepreneur Shainoor Khoja shares her tips for effective CSR

Effective philanthropy through grant making

An overview of good practices by Accelerate Indian Philanthropy with support from The Convergence Foundation (TCF)

Resources

More than a unicorn: when technology meets purpose

Giving in a crisis: CDP president Patricia McIlreavy on why it pays to play the long game

Resources

The NGO unlocking access to digital learning for refugees

Collaborative giving

A Circle round-up outlining what you need to know about philanthropic collaborations

Alisha Moopen, on her giving philosophy, prioritising health projects, and the importance of partnerships

Samih Sawiris shares insights into his family's philanthropy in Egypt

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Nelson Amaya from the OECD Centre on Philanthropy on using data to strengthen giving

Caroline Fiennes on the importance of evidence in philanthropy

Finding your focus

A Circle round-up of resources aimed at helping you find your philanthropic focus

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair is leveraging education to shape a new future for Arab youth

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Investing for a better future: why Sophie Marple has pivoted to focus on climate philanthropy