Unlocking wealth for a world in crisis: what’s getting in the way, and what’s actually working? 🌍
Private wealth is growing. Aid is declining. With $80 trillion set to transfer over the next decade, the question isn’t whether philanthropy has a role in the world’s biggest challenges – it’s how do we harness it now? And how do we ensure that global giving is part of this shift?
At the 2026 Philanthropy Australia Conference last week, Evelyn Omala (Africa Program Manager at Partners for Equity), Felix Brooks-Church (Co-founder and CEO, Sanku) and Darrel Wade (Chair, Philanthropy Australia and Intrepid Travel) came together for an AIDN-led breakout session as part of the official conference programming.
Together, Eve, Felix and Darrel led a lively discussion exploring what Australian philanthropists can do differently to support international development and grassroots organisations in the Majority World. Starting now.
Many of the key takeaways centred around the power of trust-based philanthropy, connection, travel and site visits to foster better global giving — such as through AIDN’s Insight Tours.
The session also highlighted the unique agility and risk capacity of philanthropic capital to make a difference overseas. With global issues becoming increasingly urgent and interconnected, this shouldn’t wait until the next generation.
