Posts by Tamzin Ractliffe
Dialogue Recording and Synthesis. Blueprint 2025 Release with Dr Lucy Bernholz
As global geopolitics reaches an inflection point, the role of philanthropy in strengthening civil society has never been more critical. In this context, the insights offered by Dr. Lucy Bernholz’s Blueprint 2025 are more timely and crucial than ever before. The challenges we face demand immediate action from the philanthropic sector. Blueprint 2025 presents a roadmap for philanthropy’s response to these unprecedented challenges, with insights and implications that transcend national borders.
Read MoreDialogue recording & synthesis: Creating Spaces for Goodness
December 17, 2024 This is a synthesis of the Open Dialogue held on December 17th, a continuing exploration of the ways in which we might nurture new spaces for social change. You can watch the recording here. You are also more than welcome to participate in any of our OpenDialogues. Follow us on Linkedin for…
Read MoreDialogue recording & synthesis: Reimagining Community – Nurturing New Spaces for Social Change
November 26, 2024 This is a synthesis of the Open Dialogue held on November 26th which you can watch here. You are welcome to participate in any of our OpenDialogues. Follow us on Linkedin for regular updates and invitations. A World in Transition Joan Diamond opened the conversation by highlighting a fundamental challenge: the systems…
Read MoreDialogue recording & synthesis: A Logic for the Future – Reimagining Global Cooperation & Humanitarian Futures
November 22, 2024 The Challenge of Our Time This conversation was rooted in exploring Stephen Heintz’s paper a Logic for the Future. The central argument is that the existing international system, built on post-WWII institutions and Cold War-era thinking, is no longer adequate to address today’s complex global challenges like climate change, technological disruption, and…
Read MoreDialogue recording & synthesis: Automating Ambiguity – Navigating AI Governance
November 12, 2024 Demystifying AI’s Reality The dialogue facilitated by Gerard (“Gerry”) Salole brought together three distinct yet complementary perspectives on artificial intelligence and its governance: Abeba Birhane providing critical technical and empirical analysis, Abigail Gilbert examining workplace and social implications, and Jodi Starkman offering insights from organisational implementation and human resources. Together, they painted…
Read MoreNurturing New Spaces for Social Change: Conversation Notes
In October, the dialogue on “Nurturing New Spaces for Social Change” revealed crucial insights about what enables genuine transformation across generations. From the foundational importance of trusting relationships to the hidden mental health crisis among young activists, the conversation challenged our assumptions about age, wisdom, and power. This summary captures the key themes that emerged…
Read MoreDialogue recording & synthesis: Reflections on Climate Week and the Summit of the Future
On October 3rd, the dialogue on “Reflections on the Summit for the Future” brought together diverse voices from the fields of philanthropy, climate action, youth leadership, and futures thinking. Participants included Benjamin Bellegy from WINGS, a collaborative partner with the Impact Trust and Resilience Funders Network, Erika Gregory and Pupul Bisht from Horizon 2045 (Pupul…
Read MoreDialogue recording & synthesis: Conserving Islands of Coherence in Oceans of Uncertainty
On October 1st we benefited from the insights of three great thinkers and actors in marine and ocean conservation. You can read the synthesis notes or watch the recording at the links below. The conversation, instigated by the Bitou Trust whose work includes support the Robberg Coastal Corridor Protected Environment and the PlettAid Foundation, brought…
Read MoreRedefining philanthropy for global collective resilience: Embracing the polycrisis paradigm
The field of polycrisis philanthropy is emerging, though less rapidly than the polycrisis itself. Distinct from climate philanthropy, polycrisis philanthropy recognises the interconnected nature of global challenges, from climate disasters and health pandemics to economic inequality and political instability. At the heart of the concept of the polycrisis is the understanding that we face not…
Read MoreEmbracing Uncertainty: Navigating the Polycrisis together
Photo by hosnysalah on Pixabay By Liana Varon, Head of Collective Intelligence and Action at WINGS, and Tamzin Ractliffe, Executive Director at Impact Trust and Omega Resilience Funders Network In an era defined by intersecting global crises, the philanthropic sector faces an unprecedented challenge – how can it respond effectively to the complexity and interconnectedness of issues?…
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