Philanthropy has a critical role to play in development, but not as a substitute for traditional aid, says Gargee Ghosh of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Aliko Dangote, recently honored as one of TIME Magazine’s top 100 global philanthropists, has pledged to expand his already impressive philanthropic investments through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, which spends around $35 million annually to uplift communities across Africa. Speaking at the TIME100 Impact Dinner in New York, Dangote emphasized investing in nutrition, health, education, and economic empowerment to build a brighter future for Africans, citing initiatives from fighting malnutrition to supporting higher education and eradicating polio.

Image: L-R: Chief Executive Officer, TIME, Jessica Sibley, President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations (DIL), Fatima Aliko Dangote and Managing Director/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, attending TIME100 Impact Dinner, at One World Observatory in New York City.

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As foreign aid to Africa continues to shrink, Dr. Samora Otieno of CorpsAfrica argues that it is time for Africans to reclaim African philanthropy and invest directly in their own communities. Highlighting how external donor priorities often miss the mark, he calls for local resource mobilization as a moral and practical imperative to drive long-term, community-owned solutions. With the upcoming CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference in Nairobi bringing together 1,000 stakeholders, there is a clear momentum to empower African citizens to fund and lead their own development journeys.

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Image: Almaz Negash, founder and executive director of African Diaspora Network. (Photo: ADN)

As US aid declines, African diaspora leaders are pioneering a new philanthropic investment model unveiled this week in Washington, DC. The approach aims to move beyond traditional remittances, instead directing funds toward African and African diaspora social entrepreneurs to drive long-term social sector growth and sustainable development.

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At the Elevate Prize Foundation’s Make Good Famous Summit in Miami Beach, renowned activist and philanthropist Abigail Disney called on donors and foundation leaders to lean into courageous giving. Speaking boldly, Disney challenged the philanthropic sector to speak up, take risks, and act, especially as fear and silence grip many in the wake of political and social upheaval.

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As traditional development systems collapse, a new call to action emerges: give differently, partner better, build locally. At Humentum’s webinar “Global Development is Crumbling”, leaders like Jacqueline Asiimwe and Andrew Julius urged a shift from charity to collective responsibility, rooted in Ubuntu, local leadership, and radical solidarity.

“The house is on fire,” said Ali Al Mokdad. The future? It’s locally led, equity-driven, and powered by community wisdom.

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Bill Gates has announced that the Gates Foundation, the world’s largest private philanthropy, will sunset in 2045, committing to give away $200 billion over the next 20 years. The funding will accelerate work in global health, vaccine development, HIV prevention, education, and maternal and child health. Gates, now the sole chair, says:

“I want to see the impact of this work in my lifetime.”

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As nonprofits face mounting pressure from funding freezes and executive orders under the Trump administration, many are asking: where are the foundations?

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The public lecture by Binaifer Nowrojee, featuring H.E. Mrs. Graça Machel, Dr. Naledi Pandor, and Nicolette Naylor, sparked powerful discussions on philanthropy, human rights, and development. With over 650 participants joining in person and online, the conversation left a lasting impact on academics, practitioners, and business leaders. Missed the event?
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Philanthropy in Asia is undergoing a remarkable transformation, moving beyond traditional charitable giving to high-impact strategies that address systemic challenges. With an estimated $701 billion in untapped philanthropic potential, foundations like Shiv Nadar and Tencent are setting bold goals, investing sustainably, and forging powerful partnerships to create lasting change. The question is: how are they doing it?

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William Asiko, Vice President of The Rockefeller Foundation’s Africa Regional Office, emphasized, “Africa’s leadership is paving the way for a sustainable energy future on the continent and around the world.”

Learn more about how these initiatives are driving sustainable energy innovation.