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Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations was established in 1979 by George Soros to help countries make the transition from communism.
The mission of the foundation is to work to build vibrant and tolerant society whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of the people. They seek to strengthen the rule of law, to shape public policies, to implement innitiatives, and to build alliances across borders and continents.
Working in various parts of the worl, the foundation places high priority on protecting and improving lives of people in marginalized communities.
Web Address
www.soros.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @opensociety
Facebook - www.facebook.com/OpenSocietyFoundations
The mission of the foundation is to work to build vibrant and tolerant society whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of the people. They seek to strengthen the rule of law, to shape public policies, to implement innitiatives, and to build alliances across borders and continents.
Working in various parts of the worl, the foundation places high priority on protecting and improving lives of people in marginalized communities.
Web Address
www.soros.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @opensociety
Facebook - www.facebook.com/OpenSocietyFoundations
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There's No Such Thing as Good Philanthropy
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
In the world of philanthropy, George Soros is about as good as it gets. ... founded a philanthropic organization he christened the Open Society...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
In the world of philanthropy, George Soros is about as good as it gets. ... founded a philanthropic organization he christened the Open Society...more
On the Rise: 47 Curators and Arts Leaders Who Took on New Appointments in 2019
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Across the visual arts spectrum, curators and arts leaders are shaping ... program for the New York State Council for the Arts. Lampkins-Fielder has .... The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) announced...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Across the visual arts spectrum, curators and arts leaders are shaping ... program for the New York State Council for the Arts. Lampkins-Fielder has .... The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) announced...more
A major Jewish group slammed Rudy Giuliani for saying George Soros, who survived the ...
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The organization also noted: “Soros' philanthropy has been used as fodder for outsized anti-Semitic conspiracy theories insisting there exists...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The organization also noted: “Soros' philanthropy has been used as fodder for outsized anti-Semitic conspiracy theories insisting there exists...more
Giuliani says he's 'more of a Jew' than George Soros
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
“For decades, George Soros' philanthropy has been used as fodder for outsized anti-Semitic conspiracy theories insisting on Jewish control...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
“For decades, George Soros' philanthropy has been used as fodder for outsized anti-Semitic conspiracy theories insisting on Jewish control...more
George Soros' Explains Political Philanthropy'
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
George Soros, one of the world's wealthiest philanthropists, explains his belief in 'political philanthropy' through his autobiography. His autobiography features his early years, experiences in...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
George Soros, one of the world's wealthiest philanthropists, explains his belief in 'political philanthropy' through his autobiography. His autobiography features his early years, experiences in...more
EFC Gender Equality Network launches report on mainstreaming gender equality in philanthropic ...
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... Network launches report on mainstreaming gender equality in philanthropic ... As a leading platform for philanthropy in Europe, the EFC works...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... Network launches report on mainstreaming gender equality in philanthropic ... As a leading platform for philanthropy in Europe, the EFC works...more
What Can $20 Million Do For Women's Funds Internationally?
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
To solve this problem, we need to democratize philanthropy,” says Joy Chia, program officer with the Women's Rights Program at Open...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
To solve this problem, we need to democratize philanthropy,” says Joy Chia, program officer with the Women's Rights Program at Open...more
Why capital can't be a coward: a disruptive take on impact
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Impact Investment movement is a growing force in the modern world. ... On the other hand a new generation is looking to impact investing as...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Impact Investment movement is a growing force in the modern world. ... On the other hand a new generation is looking to impact investing as...more
BJ's Charitable Foundation Awards $1 Million to Feeding America
Foundation: Open Society Foundations, Schwab Charitable
Awarded through BJ's Charitable Foundation, the grant will support direct food access programs at ten Feeding America member food banks in...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations, Schwab Charitable
Awarded through BJ's Charitable Foundation, the grant will support direct food access programs at ten Feeding America member food banks in...more
The Week in impact investing: Popular uprising
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Bloomberg Philanthropies
Protests test impact investing elite. People power is mobilizing. From the yellow vests in France to the crowds in Hong Kong and Beirut, people are...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Bloomberg Philanthropies
Protests test impact investing elite. People power is mobilizing. From the yellow vests in France to the crowds in Hong Kong and Beirut, people are...more
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Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.