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
Dr. Wladimir Klitschko, Founder of the Klitschko Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss philanthropy in Eastern Europe and the importance of sports and education in empowering youth. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/d-SrPZ25hLs
Yue-Sai Kan, Founder of Yue-Sai Kan China Beauty Charity Fund, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the history and the future of philanthropy in China. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/_K2q6XEaqvU
Professor Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Laureate & Founder of Grameen Bank, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of social businesses in solving global challenges. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/RSyckBo2EjI
Masami Sato, the founder and CEO of B1G1, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss building bridges between business and non-profits to boost social impact on communities. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/RhdFdcO7rGk
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the correlation between socioeconomic development and the arts, and some of the differences in philanthropic trends around the world. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/dcXGVa5NVps
Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the intersections between technology, medical research, and philanthropy. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/5pP0KPfmOys
Sanjit Bunker Roy, Founder of the Barefoot College, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the impact of indigenous knowledge, grassroots projects, and scaling the “Gandhi Model” of social impact on communities. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/PUpDSf7Yif0
Fadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman of the Wamda Group, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the crucial role of entrepreneurship in marginalized communities and ways to strengthen the interactions between business and philanthropy. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/UdXkcPvpS6
Kathleen Chew, director of the YTL Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of education in changing lives and corporate philanthropy within Southeast Asia. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/srKy9Mv-wpw
Sir Ronald Cohen, Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of financial investments in enhancing social outcomes. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below: https://youtu.be/vD5op0-V8Fg