Recently, the European Union put out a call for funding proposals to support civil society in the ‘protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide.’ It may not seem like it on the surface, but this is an example of the problem with philanthropy today. Philanthropy is bigger than ever right now, and Inside Philanthropy reports that …
As I read “More talk than action,” a new study published in the Lancet on how women and ethnic minorities are being held back in schools of public health, I relived the personal experiences that led me to leave academia. The study, conducted by 10 female researchers, was an investigation into gender- and ethnicity-related differences in …
Wildfires tearing across Southern California have forced thousands of residents to evacuate from their homes. Even more people fled ahead of the hurricanes that slammed into Texas and Florida earlier this year, jamming highways and filling hotels. A viral social media postshowed a flight-radar picture of people trying to escape Florida and posed a provocative …
Nominations open for our new class of fellows on August 15. For inspiration, read this Op-Ed written by Ndidi Nwuneli, a current New Voices fellow, on how regional governments should address the food expenditure rates in Africa. LAGOS – In May, global food prices increased 1.2%, reaching their highest level since October 2017. This upward trajectory is having …
Nepal has institutions in place to embark on open government system. We only need to use them creatively. “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis” is the slogan of K P Sharma Oli’s government, but it should not remain limited to lip service. Every Nepali citizen should experience prosperity and happiness in a real sense. To achieve equitable development …