World of Philanthropy

Philanthropy is about humanity - other people's and ours. Sidney Myer was a philanthropist. He gave his time, his money, his mind, his energy and his respect. To me, this is what philanthropy is about: it is about giving of all these elements, not just money alone.
Christine Edwards, CEO, Myer Foundation
Community Foundation Forum 4 August 2006

The international philanthropic world is vast and diverse. The possibilities and convergence of ideas, issues and initiative are changing our world and in many places philanthropists are taking it into their own hands to make a difference.

These pages present links to interesting and inspiring organizations. Some are grant makers, others are charities and non government organizations, community or youth based theatre projects, aid and development programs. Some are "social entrepreneurs" working in different fields. The majority of these examples are foundations working in the USA where philanthropic practice is well established. Many are for local American projects but some also have an international profile.

What links them all is an interest in contributing to a healthier society and in these pages we show you how they are doing it.

Philanthropy is a state of mind, and it's spreading.

This section is a compilation of links to websites of organisations that are involved in the range of issues and themes we have highlighted throughout the site. They include interests in environmental issues, social issues, disadvantaged youth, educational initiatives, community art projects and grantmaking programs that fund equity initiatives in the developing world.