by Hannah McNicol | Feb 28, 2025 | General
Across the globe, deeply rooted gender inequalities continue to keep millions of girls out of school. In fact, reports suggest that 122 million girls worldwide are still denied access to education. For many in rural, underserved regions, the barriers to education and...
by Hannah McNicol | Feb 25, 2025 | General
Corporate giving in Australia is undergoing a transformation. According to Strive Philanthropy’s GivingLarge research from 2024, corporate donations have surged by approximately 30% in the past five years. But it’s not just the numbers that have shifted; the very...
by Hannah McNicol | Feb 12, 2025 | General
On 24 January, President Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy – also known as the Global Gag Rule – cutting U.S. aid funding to any international organisation that provides, advocates for, or even mentions abortion. Implemented by every Republican president since...
by Hannah McNicol | Jan 20, 2025 | General
As I read the latest grant call for proposals that came across my desk, my heart rose. And then it quickly sank. The grant was for a significant sum, for five years, in an area of our expertise, in a location we operate in. So, in theory, this should have been our...
by Hannah McNicol | Dec 15, 2024 | General
The Glass Palace Anna Demant, AIDN Advisory Council member, recommends: “Glass Palace” by Amitav Gosh. Set in Burma during the British invasion of 1885, this masterly novel tells the story of Rajkumar, a poor boy lifted on the tides of political and social chaos, who...
