When we talk about global philanthropy, the names that most often come to mind are American billionaires and familiar institutions like the Red Cross. But outside the West, a very different, often invisible but powerful landscape of good deeds
Read moreWhat is philanthropy in the European context? It includes not only generous gestures by aristocrats but also systemic efforts to reform society, from health and education to human rights. Let's examine how philanthropy developed in different European countries and
Read morePhilanthropy in the United States has not just survived several centuries, it has become the basis of a special social contract between private capital and the public good. Today, billions of dollars are distributed each year through foundations, initiatives,
Read morePhilanthropy is no longer synonymous with passive generosity. Today, it is increasingly acting as an active mechanism of social transformation, and not always in its usual guise. The paradigm shift that can be observed in recent years shows that
Read morePhilanthropy is not just generous checks at press conferences or plaques at the entrance to museums. It's a way to influence, unite, raise questions, and sometimes even change the rules of the game. But depending on context, country, and
Read moreIn recent years, public philanthropy has come under suspicion. Generous contributions by billionaires to universities, museums, hospitals, and climate initiatives have drawn both praise and criticism. A paradox is emerging: society admires philanthropists but suspects them of ulterior motives.
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