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As we approach the 5th African Philanthropy Conference, Alliance is assembling a team of bloggers to report from the event. Which session at Conference would you most like to read about? Vote here!

By investing in initiatives that provide artists with the resources and opportunities needed to thrive, philanthropists can help artists reclaim their agency and reignite their meaningful involvement in social justice. Analysis from Kgauhelo Dube, The Artist's Helpdesk ⬇

The poster boy for criticising philanthropy has changed his mind. What should we make of Rutger Bregman’s declaration that he was wrong to castigate philanthropy and now agrees that there is a role for private donations to make the world a better place? The charismatic Dutch historian has a large following and a global platform to help encourage more generosity, so of course I’m glad that he is now aware of philanthropy’s storied history in financing the progressive movements that ended slavery, enfranchised women, secured civil rights and ended apartheid. Don't miss Dr Beth Breeze OBE's latest op-ed for Alliance magazine ⬇