Sharadha de Sharaham shares her insight on Sri Lankan philanthropy based on her years of experience in the local social impact space.
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Sri Lanka: A Deeper Dive into Philanthropic Research with Tom Widger
How did a research team come to its conclusions about philanthronationalism, patron-client relationships, and other themes in Sri Lankan philanthropy? We talk to one of the key researchers to find out.
The Impact of Local Charity on Development: A Sri Lankan Case Study
A close examination of Sri Lankan charitable practices reveals the potential of philanthropy to expand and play a developmental role, as well as the hurdles that still stand in the way of greater social engagement.
Asian Philanthropists Are More Focused on Short-Term Results, Says New Survey
Here are five inferences about Asian philanthropists from the 2014 BNP Baripas Individual Philanthropy Index.
Funding Groups Report Trust Deficit in Sri Lankan Civil Society
Last Thursday’s teleconference by the International Human Rights Funders Group and EDGE Funders Alliance on the state of Sri Lankan civil society painted a sobering picture of the critical needs still unmet there. While several issues were discussed, perhaps the most alarming for those of us working in philanthropy were reports of the difficulties faced by development organizations.
Sri Lankan Philanthropy Study Coming Soon
The Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) and the UK-based School of Global Studies of the University of Sussex will be relasing a study on charity, philanthropy and dvelopment in Sri Lanka. The study includes giving in Colombo and Sri Lanka’s diaspora donors.
Asian Philanthropy News Digest 08/24/2011
Digest of interesting news relevant to our philanthropic work in Asia.
Tsunami Pushed Philanthropy Forward
Five years ago today, the devastation caused by the tsunami in India, Indonesia, Sir Lanka and Thailand was overwhelming. 230,000 people were killed, thousands injured and 10 million were homeless or displaced. But the response by individuals, companies and foundations was just as overwhelming.
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Looking for Social Entrepreneurs in Asia
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is searching for outstanding social entrepreneurs in Asian countries where we do not currently have national competitions. Schwab Foundation is looking for social entrepreneurs who are innovators implementing practical and sustainable solutions on the ground to address problems … Continued
Asian Philanthropy News Update 11/30/08
Digest of interesting news relevant to our philanthropic work in Asia.