June 2016
The State Council of Geneva has awarded Swiss Philanthropy Foundation a grant from the canton’s international solidarity fund totalling CHF 163,725 for the period 2016–2018. Funded by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation and led by Uganda Youth Development Link, the project aims to provide local-market focused job training to 500 young people aged 14 to 25. Link […]
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May 2016
The TGE network warmly welcomes Stiftung Philanthropie Österreich as a new member. This is a great opportunity for the network to extendits borders and support the growth of philanthropy in its 19 member countries. Swiss-based donors can now claim a tax deduction for donations made to public-interest organisations in Austria. Likewise, non-profit organisations in Switzerland […]
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March 2016
The first NewGen Council took place in Geneva from 19 to 21 February 2016. Organised by Swiss Philanthropy and WISE Philanthropy advisors, the event brought together 20 “NewGen” philanthropists aged 25 to 35 from around the world. The question of how to facilitate the younger generation’s vision and involvement was addressed through roundtables and […]
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The Foundation Board is pleased to welcome its newest member, Xavier Isaac, Head of Salamanca Group Trust and Fiduciary. Xavier gained over 20 years of experience in management […]
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