Shifting Power through Blended Finance
The 2025 Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium had a significant impact, with a clear message: the world is struggling with issues like war, famine, climate shocks, and erosion of civic institutions.
Despite these challenges, the symposium brought together donors and practitioners determined to find solutions and protect the most vulnerable. The atmosphere was filled with a sense of urgency and a determination to act.
War, famine, climate shocks, and the erosion of civic institutions are not just abstract headlines — they are lived realities for billions.
The event provided a space for news, thinking, debate, and peer exchange among philanthropy practitioners worldwide, with a focus on advancing solutions at scale.
Author's summary: Symposium highlights urgency in addressing global challenges.