English Family Foundation named Runner-Up in global Catalyst 2030 Awards
Fri, 15 Dec 2023
The English Family Foundation has been honoured for its work in supporting social entrepreneurs at a global event, the Catalyst 2030 Awards for Systemic Change 2023. The Foundation was awarded Runner Up in the category of Overall Best Donor last month at the gala event in London, hosted by Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, at his private residence, Spencer House.
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COP28: How philanthropy is advancing women’s climate action leadership in the Pacific
Michelle Higelin and Flora Vano
Fri, 1 Dec 2023
As the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 - COP28 - gets under way, Philanthropy Australia was pleased to partner with Groundswell Giving and ActionAid Australia to hear from Ralph Regenvanu, the Vanuatu Minister for Climate Change Adaptation. Here, ActionAid Australia's Executive Director Michelle Higelin reflects on insights from the event and the importance of backing women-led action.
‘Combining knowledge systems gives us multiple outcomes’
Fri, 7 Jul 2023
How the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance is one not-for-profit leading the way in integrating ancient First Nations knowledge systems with the latest technology for outstanding cultural and environmental benefit.
Clarence Valley locals learn traditional fire management practices with support from FRRR
Diana Hodgetts
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is supporting a series of workshops to teach locals the practice of cool burning to protect themselves from the threat of bushfire.
Opportunities for climate change philanthropy in 2023
Daisy Barham, Environmental Philanthropy Manager – Climate Change, AEGN
Fri, 10 Feb 2023
We are in a critical moment for action on climate change.
Realising a seismic shift on climate action through philanthropy
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
The Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) has been reflecting on the implications of the recent election and what it means for environmental philanthropy.
Listening to locals for better granting impacts
Emily Berry, CEO and Johan Kortenhorst, Board Director
Thu, 15 Jul 2021
When your community covers more than 20,000 square kilometres of rural land, natural and man-made disasters and emergencies are inevitable.