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Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah on why Gaza’s child amputees need a holistic rehabilitation plan and how philanthropy can help
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NAMA Women Advancement’s Mariam Al Hammadi on why it pays to invest in women-led organisations
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Co-Impact founder and CEO Olivia Leland on how philanthropy can help transform global development
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Room to Read's Geetha Murali on the ripple effect of education
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Workshop report: funding inclusive pathways into education
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Abdulla N. Khoory makes the case for a more strategic and institutionalised approach to philanthropy in the GCC
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KSQF’s Lujan Mourad on why tackling child exploitation is not charity, but justice.
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ICRISAT on why food insecurity is one of the most powerful forces shaping our century.
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Nafez Dakkak on MENA’s first impact investment fund
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AFAC's Rima Mismar on why regional donors should invest in creative Arab voices
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UAE makes top 10 in CAF's World Giving Report 2025
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Yousuf Caires from Expo City Dubai Foundation on creating a triple bottom line
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Lever for Change president Kristen Molyneaux on why philanthropy must meet the moment
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Lever for Change: how and why durable capital delivers impact
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GIFT founder Chandran Nair calls for a new narrative to dignify human existence
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The climate crisis and the role for philanthropy
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