Global Philanthropy
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Global Philanthropy - Edited by Norine MacDonald QC and Luc Tayart de Borms
The 27 chapters of Global Philanthropy provide a snapshot of philanthropy, past and present, from all corners of the globe. The book aims to contribute to achieving a sense of a global community within the philanthropic sector, facilitate and encourage the exchange of ideas between philanthropic organisations and underline areas in which the global philanthropic community can work together to meet the challenges of the modern world.
Philanthropy in Europe - Edited by Norine MacDonald QC and Luc Tayart de Borms
By funding research into the history of European philanthropy for this book, the Mercator Fund has helped to document the tradition, history and diverse roles of philanthropy in Europe. The book intends to spark an ongoing debate as the sector strives to strengthen its relevance and make a real difference in a world that is becoming more complex than ever before.
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Raymond Georis Prize
The Raymond Georis Prize for Innovative Philanthropy in Europe was established by The Mercator Fund to reward an individual, organisation, foundation or project which has conceived and implemented an outstanding and innovative philanthropic programme in Europe.
2011 Georis Prize recipient - Dr Bassma Kodmani, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative
At an award ceremony attended by His Excellency Aníbal António Cavaco Silva, President of Portugal, a prize honouring outstanding contributions to European philanthropy was given today to Dr Bassma Kodmani, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative, an organisation supporting democratic reform in the Arab region.
The 2011 Raymond Georis Prize for Innovative Philanthropy in Europe was presented at the 22nd Annual General Assembly of the European Foundation Centre (EFC) in Cascais, Portugal. His Excellency Aníbal António Cavaco Silva made the keynote speech at the Opening Plenary of the event during which the award ceremony took place.
“In the context of the Arab Spring, the organisation that Dr Kodmani leads - the Arab Reform Initiative - is now perceived as a key regional institution to support the transition processes and nurture new civil society initiatives,” said Norine MacDonald QC, President of the NEF-Mercator Fund, organisers of the Prize. “Born in Syria and living in France, Dr Kodmani’s dual cultural background gives her a unique understanding of Arab and European cultures and ways of thinking, coupled with a personal and professional ability to straddle boundaries.”
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