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…
Generosity growing around the globe
The value of large charitable donations around the world increased significantly in 2013 compared to 2012, demonstrating that major philanthropy is thriving and growing. So finds the 2014 Coutts International Million Dollar Donors Report, for which the Indiana University LillyRead more…
Million Dollars Donors Report
Gifts of at least $1-million from donors in the USA, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Russia, China and the Middle East totaled $26.3-billion in 2013, up more than a third from the previous year, according to the Million Dollar Donation ReportRead more…
Emigration of Christians from the Middle East and Some Implications
In recent history, one of the most profound changes in the global religious landscape has been the unrelenting proportional decline of historic Christian communities in the Middle East: In 1910, Christians represented 13.6% of the Middle East’s population. In 2010,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…
MILLION DOLLAR DONORS REPORT 2013. Celebrating and inspiring philanthropy around the world.
This is a fascinating report looking at million dollar gifts to charities comparing donations from people in China, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. According to the report, 1,955 wealthy individuals gave $19-billion inRead more…
Turmoil in the Middle East: Implications for Christians there and globally
This article is a part of the November 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download INTRODUCTION The eruption of revolts across the Middle EastRead more…
Being a Christian broadcaster in a changing media world – A perspective from SAT-7
Let me begin with a confession, and a bit of history! My ministry background is Christian literature and I have always had a distaste of television, and especially so called Christian television. TV is often driven by visuals – ifRead more…
Lausanne Middle East/North Africa (MENA) Younger Leaders Group, Beirut, Lebanon
We praise God for the 44 younger leaders from 12 countries in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) who gathered in Beirut, Lebanon from 1- 4 May 2012 The main goal for this event was to build a network among youngerRead more…
A Middle Eastern Response to the Kingdom of God and Disability
We give all the glory to God for the way He blesses His work all over the world. I am moved by the article and fully agree with Steve that our dear friends who are looked at by many culturesRead more…