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Dr. Victoria Nakibuuka checking on a baby in an incubator.

Fund led by MBZ Foundation for Humanity aims to save lives in sub-Saharan Africa

A coalition of global philanthropists, including the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity and the Gates Foundation, are tackling the crisis of maternal and newborn mortality across sub-Saharan Africa. CNN’s Becky Anderson spoke with four women representing the joint initiative called the “Beginnings Fund.”
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How collaboratives can advance impact at scale

Jennifer Stout, Deputy Director, Philanthropic Partnerships at the Gates Foundation, shares insights on why more research is needed to truly understand how collaboratives can partner most effectively with their grantees.
By Jennifer Stout Deputy Director, Philanthropic Partnerships at the Gates Foundation
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The Many Paths to Launching and Scaling a Collaborative Fund
Although there are now hundreds of collaborative funds covering issues from humanitarian assistance to modern slavery to gender justice, little attention has been given to the mechanics of launching such a fund. Having helped establish and advise several, I’ve observed three primary approaches, each with its own strengths and challenges.
Partnering to Advance Grassroots Movements Through Collaboratives
A collaborative funder and fund leader discuss partnerships with local leaders, how to get funds moving where they need to go, and human-centered impact.
How Funder Collaboratives Are Supporting Proximate Organizations in Africa
An interview with two collaborative fund leaders about what differentiates Africa’s collaborative funding movement from other regions, and what other funders can learn from their focus on funding organizations close to the communities they are trying to help.

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