International/Foreign Affairs

CUNY Publishes Paper on the Changing Role of the Ford Foundation in International Development, 1951–2001

Release Date:

03/07/2017

While US private philanthropic foundations are small in comparison with other international donors, the Ford Foundation was an important international actor and the biggest player within international philanthropy for almost 50 years.

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Open Society Foundations Releases Video Showing A New Outlook on Growing Up Intersex

Release Date:

02/27/2017

In Uganda, growing up as an intersex person is a complicated, often dangerous experience.

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Gender Justice

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Jewish Foundation for Education of Women Extends Scholarships for Women Exploring International Relations

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02/16/2017

The Jewish Foundation for the Education of Women (JFEW) announced it is extending the SUNY International Relations and Global Affairs Program, which offers a 2-year support package for SUNY women preparing for careers in international relations.

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International Critical Theory Consortium Launches With Mellon Foundation Help

Release Date:

02/02/2017

The consortium, a special project of the Program in Critical Theory, is made possible by a $1.5 million, three-and-a half-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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The Century Foundation Releases New Report on Syrian Rebels' Lessons on Aleppo

Release Date:

01/27/2017

TCF fellow Sam Heller details why east Aleppo’s rebels fell and what lessons they can learn as they plan their next move.

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund Invests in Venture to Install 1.3 Gigawatts of Renewable Electricity across Africa by 2018

Release Date:

01/20/2017

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund invested in the Lekela Power platform -- a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd. and Actis LLP that plans to install more than 1.3 gigawatts of renewable electricity across Africa by 2018.

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Environment and Climate Change

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George Soros, Mastercard to Partner to Aid Migrants, Refugees

Release Date:

01/19/2017

Billionaire investor George Soros will partner with Mastercard Inc on a venture they said could help migrants, refugees and others struggling within their communities worldwide to improve their economic and social status.

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Rockefeller Foundation Managing Director Discusses How African Cities Need Urgent Back-Up Plans

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01/17/2017

As Africa’s economies grow, the risks of rapid urbanisation, unemployment and climate change are expected to increase in tandem.

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Atlantic Philanthropies' Charles Feeney Gives Away the Last of His Fortune

Release Date:

01/06/2017

Last month, Mr. Feeney and Atlantic completed the sprint and made a final grant, $7 million to Cornell University, to support students doing community service work.