SDG Philanthropy Platform

02/08/2021

With the pandemic, the global context for development has fundamentally changed. The world faces the greatest socio-economic shock in a generation, coming at a time of a severe inequality, ecological fragility and growing distrust within and amongst our societies.

During these times, the SDG Philanthropy Platform is harnessing the power of to combat the socio-economic implications of and achieve the .

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According to the brand-new SDG Foundation Giving Estimates Paper, $651 billion in philanthropic giving for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could potentially be unlocked by 2030. This accounts for a whopping $286 billion more than the $365 billion in philanthropic giving for the SDGs that ...

29/07/2021

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The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) through the Knowledge for Action to End Violence Against Women and Violence Against Children research grant, supports research to improve prevention and response to forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low and middle-income countries – a major public health concern and human rights violation.

Applications are welcome from individuals and organisations on innovative research that will contribute to the prevention and response of violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low and middle-income countries.

Grant size: USD 40,000 – 200,000

Deadline: 2 August 2021.

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Content Manager • 16 June 2021 Initiative 0 comments 0 likes The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) through the Knowledge for Action to End Violence Against Women and Violence Against Children research grant, supports research to improve prevention and response to forms of violence dr...

28/07/2021

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP SDG Finance Sector Hub supported the deployment of nine SURGE Advisors in response to the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the Cabo Delgado region, Mozambique.

The focus of the mission was to establish necessary operational functions, design an integrated program portfolio and develop a SURGE plan to outline United Nations Development Programme - UNDP's vision for response in the region. The plan calls for a two-phased approach which is flexible and responsive to the changing conditions and local contexts.

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Tracking the progress of nine SURGE Advisors deployed in response to deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Cabo Delgado

26/07/2021

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The Volant Trust is accepting applications from international charities that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the pandemic.

Applications for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE will also be considered.

Grant Sector:
- Environment
- Development
- Research
- Health

Grant amount: Subject to Proposal.

Application Deadline: 31 July 2021.

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Content Manager • 16 June 2021 Initiative 0 comments 0 likes The Volant Trust is accepting applications from international charities that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Ap...

23/07/2021

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP launched the Global Dashboard for with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford to help ensure vaccines are accessible to everyone. This critical new tool can empower decision-makers with real-time vaccination and socioeconomic data to take urgent action to save lives and .

COVID-19 vaccine inequity will have lasting and profound impacts on debt, economic recovery, jobs and welfare in low and lower-middle income countries, unless we act now. The Global Dashboard breaks down these impacts and reveals what it will take to quickly boost supply, share COVID-19 vaccines and ensure they’re accessible to all.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3y3ZFBo and explore the dashboard at: https://bit.ly/2UziOwy

22/07/2021

SDG Philanthropy Platform Guest Blogger Opportunity!

Are you currently working on an initiative that seeks to address the socio-economic consequences of the global pandemic and would you like to share your story, thoughts or activities?

Join our global community and publish your story here: https://www.sdgphilanthropy.org/

21/07/2021

has changed the way we learn, work and live, shifting many activities online and exposing the risks of the .

While 60% of the world’s population is now online, only one in five people are online in less-developed countries. This lack of connectivity is a growing impediment to .

Find more information about United Nations Development Programme - UNDP's work to extend connectivity to remote areas and vulnerable populations here:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

20/07/2021

Regardless of the vast challenges brought about by the pandemic in 2020, that year also saw significant momentum in the implementation of the (SDGs) in . The private sector, foundations, and civil society organisations have begun to embrace the SDGs, and as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, there is now a strong appetite for using the SDG framework as a tool for collaboration.

Read the blog, authored by Alina Shenfeldt, the International Cooperation Lead at Форум Доноров, here:

Content Manager • 25 June 2021 Blog 0 comments 0 likes "The 2019 PWC SDG Challenge revealed that 55 per cent of Russian companies mentioned the SDGs in their reporting while 20 per cent of CEO or Chair statement made reference to the SDGs". Unpacking the Russian Doll of the SDGs: Russian soci...

19/07/2021

According to the brand-new SDG Foundation Giving Estimates paper, $651 billion in philanthropic giving for the could potentially be unlocked by 2030 if the full potential of philanthropy for development is unleashed.

In this blog, Marcos Neto (Director, United Nations Development Programme - UNDP SDG Finance Sector Hub) and Benjamin Bellegy (Executive Director, WINGS) present the first findings of the SDG Foundation Giving Estimates Paper and discuss their plans and vision for the future as co-leads of the SDG Philanthropy Platform.

Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3iaDlz5

16/07/2021

Meet the United Nations Development Programme - UNDP 2021 winners awarded to communities who are fighting to preserve nature for people and planet.

This year's ten winners from Brazil, Bolivia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Kyrgyzstan, Niger and Mexico showcase local, innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling loss and , and achieving their local development goals even during a pandemic.

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UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

15/07/2021

SDG Philanthropy Platform Guest Blogger Opportunity!

Are you currently working on an initiative that seeks to address the socio-economic consequences of the global pandemic and would you like to share your story, thoughts or activities?

Join our global community and publish your story here:
https://www.sdgphilanthropy.org/