Arab philanthropy: from social giving to social change?

A surge in Arab philanthropy by a new generation is challenging views on wealth and approaches to impact. Arab philanthropy is not a unified ecosystem of coordinated parts; it is a diverse and complex combination of sources of funding, intermediaries and beneficiaries,Read more…

Local traditions and global context: understanding Arab philanthropy

Studies on global philanthropy indicate that cultural traditions, religious norms, political histories, and the economic strength of individual countries have profoundly shaped giving in individual countries and geographical regions, creating a rich and diverse global philanthropic landscape. However, some commonalitiesRead more…

From enemy to peace maker

Taysir Abu Saada was once a PLO sniper known as “The Butcher,” and a personal chauffer for the late Yasser Arafat. But then his life was transformed by a new-found faith in Jesus. Recently, “Tass” recounted for The Christian EditionRead more…