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The time for community philanthropy is NOW!

This powerful and inspiring webinar explored the range and diversity of community philanthropy stories around the world, showcased through trailers and extracts of the films made for Stories for Change. The panel discussion by leading practitioners explored how communities can respond to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us in these challenging times.

Recorded 15 January, 2026

Host

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Olabukunola (Buky) Williams (Akina Mama Wa Afrika)

Panelists

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Kamala Chandrakirana (Indonesia for Humanity)
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Grace Maingi (KCDF, Kenya)
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Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu (Star Ghana)

Spotlight

  • Palestine: the role of community philanthropy in the struggle for survival and liberation in Palestine, with Nour Nussebieh of Dalia Association.
  • Burkina Faso: exploring solidarity and community mobilisation in Burkina Faso, with Abdoulaye Sawadogo of ABF

And a spoken-word performance by Wana Udobang