Are Poverty and Inequality the Defining Challenges of Our Time?
Spring 2015

Are Poverty and Inequality the Defining Challenges of Our Time?

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Welcome to Issue 8 of Philanthropy Impact Magazine! In this issue the contributors will explore the challenges posed by inequality, and the ability for philanthropists to be part of a global solution to eradicate poverty. Read on for articles on the nature of wealth and capitalism, grantmaker and business leader perspectives as well case studies of domestic and international initiatives. We hope you enjoy issue 8.

This issue is sponsored by Buzzacott 

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Are Poverty and Inequality the Defining Challenges of our Time?
4 June 2015
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We are delighted to be the first sponsors of Philanthropy Impact Magazine and to partner with an organisation that so closely aligns with our non-profit, private client and philanthropic specialisms...
Inclusive Capitalism: Creating a Sense of the Systemic
4 June 2015
Magazine article
Inclusive capitalism is fundamentally about delivering a basic social contract comprised of relative equality of outcomes; equality of opportunity; and fairness across generations. Different societies will place different weights on...
Poverty and Inequality Updated
4 June 2015
Magazine article
The question of poverty, disadvantage and inequality looms large in the public discourse. The effect of austerity on living standards has been substantial. Not least the reform of welfare provision...
A Canadian View of Income Inequality and its International Implications
4 June 2015
Magazine article
I recently wrote that the problem with poor people is they don’t have enough money. That sounds like a quip but in fact it is true.
6570 Days to Make a Difference
4 June 2015
Magazine article
" I was delighted to share my thoughts but rather daunted by the enormity of the question"
Economic Contribution of Philanthropy: A Critical Analysis
4 June 2015
Magazine article
Much has been written about the economic contribution of philanthropy. Giving apparently makes people happier and as such should be encouraged as a general improvement in wellbeing is a ‘good...
Human Rights Approaches to Eliminating Poverty
17 June 2015
Magazine article
In September 2015 the world will recommitment to a series of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Poor: Not Always With Us
17 June 2015
Magazine article
What does it mean to be poor? Different things to different people, obviously. Relative poverty is a slippery concept, but no one has improved over what Adam Smith wrote back...
Combatting Malnutrition In Liberia In The Wake Of A Health Epidemic
17 June 2015
Magazine article
Imagine a girl growing up in one of the world’s poorest countries...
Ending Energy Poverty and Inequality by 2030
17 June 2015
Magazine article
When Edison started selling electricity in 1882, over a billion people lived off-grid. Today, despite huge advances in technology, that number remains unchanged.
More Than a Bargain
2 July 2015
Magazine article
It’s Saturday afternoon in London. A black dress is on display at the main window of a store in Oxford Street. The price? £5. Appealing deal? Absolutely.
International Bridges to Justice
2 July 2015
Magazine article
Every day in over 100 countries around the world, hundreds of thousands of people are arbitrarily detained, tortured, and denied access to counsel by the police.
Environmental Philanthropy: Protecting the Sea and Tackling Poverty in Tanzania
2 July 2015
Magazine article
The loss of sea life is not only devastating to the marine environment, but it’s also a very real threat to the local communities who depend heavily on fish and...
Philanthropy and its Relevance for Families
16 July 2015
Magazine article
With a history spanning a century and with strong Quaker roots, the Trust has had a focus on social justice and equality issues from its very inception.
Poverty and Inequality in the Capital: Understanding the Issues, Finding Solutions
16 July 2015
Magazine article
More often than not, when ‘London’ and ‘inequality’ are mentioned in the same breath, it’s to draw a distinction between the capital as ‘economic powerhouse’ and struggling regions further north.
Is Donation an Effective Tool in Helping the Local Voluntary Sector?
16 July 2015
Magazine article
Sadly many of the smaller, local, charitable organisations in the UK are struggling to survive...
The Local Economy, Resident-led Community Improvement and Philanthropists
16 July 2015
Magazine article
In 2014 Local Trust commissioned research focusing on the effects of public spending cuts and welfare reform including: poverty among people in work, reduced benefit entitlement and housing hardship.
Addressing Poverty and Inequality Through Business: Towards a Human-Centred Management Paradigm
30 July 2015
Magazine article
Allowing for everyone to live a dignified life has become an attainable goal, it has turned from a question of having enough or not, to a question of developing the...
Why We Must Tackle Inequality If We Are To Eradicate Extreme Poverty
30 July 2015
Magazine article
This year, a series of key global summits will attempt to set out a bold agenda: to tackle global poverty in a way which will leave no-one behind; and to...
The Millennial Generation: Implications for Philanthropists
30 July 2015
Magazine article
But Millennials, and youth in general, are not just a buzzword in debates, as they quite literally form the foundation of societies.
Poverty And Equality: It Is Our Responsibility To Enable Prevention
13 August 2015
Magazine article
I support causes where I feel I can have significant impact on a prevention-focused basis, in the areas where I feel I gained significant advantage due to my upbringing...
Does Wealth Come With a Social Contract To Do Good For Society?
13 August 2015
Magazine article
There was once an understanding that wealth comes with responsibility but that is no longer the case and we need a social contract now more than ever. There is evidence...
Philanthropy: The Most Good You Can Do
13 August 2015
Magazine article
The ever provocative and influential philosopher Peter Singer has cast his eye over the subject of philanthropy and his new book The Most Good You Can Do: How Effective Altruism...
Work in the Digital Age
13 August 2015
Magazine article
The future world of work promises a new age of automation. So where exactly do humans stand in a 21st century labour market?
Social Investing Through Unorthodox Partnerships
12 August 2015
Magazine article
While the broad definition of ‘social i nvestment’ can claim some of the responsibility for this phenomenon, the sheer variety of deals also reflects the need to consider unusual bedfellows...
Encouraging and Supporting Innovation: A Personal Journey
12 August 2015
Magazine article
Most usually, a foundation will invite or respond to project proposals submitted to it by an established organisation. But there is another way... to Invest in Individuals with Ideas...
Philanthropy, Philosophy and Doing Good
12 August 2015
Magazine article
If philanthropists want to make a dent in social problems, they first need to understand themselves.
 
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