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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.

🔗 Read more about the summit, the voices who shaped it, and why courage—not comfort—is the new currency in philanthropy.

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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