The Business of Philanthropy

Tsitsi Masiyiwa, Co-Founder & Chair of Higherlife Foundation and Badr Jafar discuss the evolution of strategic philanthropy, human capital development, and collaborative models for impactful giving in Africa.

Laurence Lien, Co-Founder and founding CEO, Asia Philanthropy Circle and Badr Jafar discuss strategic collaboration, philanthropy's role in climate action, and building a robust philanthropic infrastructure in Asia.

Razan Al Mubarak, President of The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Badr Jafar discuss global environmental priorities, nature-based solutions, and inclusive climate action.

Belinda Tanoto, Board of Trustees' Member of Tanoto Foundation, and Badr Jafar examine the evolving landscape of philanthropy in Asia, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships, innovative approaches, and the next generation's role in driving impactful change through education and community development initiatives.

HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah, Deputy King of Malaysia, and the Ruler of Perak, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, examine the urgency for good governance to better manage the flow of philanthropic capital, and pathways to accelerate the cultural shift when it comes to the strategic deployment of philanthropy within Asia.

Shayma Al-Sabah, Founder of Give, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, examine the intersection of the power of youth and technology and its impact on philanthropy in the MENA region.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/3yEui2VlH-s

H.E. Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of music and the arts in philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/0tKmtRakKh4

Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, President and Founder of the Arab International Women's Forum, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategy Philanthropy, discuss the role of women in economic, political, and social development in the Arab region. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/TdjQuDEaFK4

Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the correlation between social justice and philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/2HMihISX5_M

Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss strategic philanthropy in Asia and the introduction of crypto tools to support nonprofits.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/Ph_UAQA8w0A