The world of philanthropy is no stranger to critique, but over the past year, the field has weathered sharp and sometimes scathing criticism. Many agree that philanthropy can and should play a role in systems change. Others argue that philanthropy perpetuates inequity and undermines democracy. Join leaders on all sides of this issue to discuss whether philanthropic dollars and their institutions are heading in the right direction.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 BSTLocation:
Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre
Speakers
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SpeakerFounder, Common FutureRodney Foxworth has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of community development finance, economic inclusion, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. He is Co-Founder of Worthmore, a strategic advisory and impact investment studio. Most recently, Rodney served as CEO of…
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SpeakerChief Executive Officer, VisionSpringElla is a social entrepreneur and global health strategist with more than 25 years of experience in international development. Under her leadership, VisionSpring has corrected the vision of more than 12 million low-income adults and children and unlocked $2.6 billion in income earning potential at…
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SpeakerCo-Founder & Partner, DasraDeval is the co-founder of Dasra, an India based strategic philanthropy foundation which brings a field building approach to create systems change in India. Over the past 20 years, Dasra has actively shaped the philanthropic sector by building stronger institutions such as Magic Bus, Educate Girls and…
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SpeakerCEO, Decolonizing Wealth ProjectEdgar Villanueva is an award-winning author, activist, and expert on issues of race, wealth, and philanthropy. Villanueva is the Principal of Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital and author of the bestselling book Decolonizing Wealth (2018, 2021). He advises a range of organizations…
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ModeratorWest Coast Correspondent, DevexCatherine Cheney is a Senior Reporter for Devex, the media platform for the global development community. She covers the West Coast of the U.S., focusing on the role of technology and innovation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. And she frequently represents Devex as a speaker…