Webinar "Reimagining the adding value of philanthropy in BRICS countries: lessons learnt from COVID-19"
Join for the webinar “Reimagining the adding value of philanthropy in BRICS countries: lessons learnt from COVID-19”, organized by Russian Donors Forum and WINGS on March 23, 2021.
Our economies have been vulnerable in the face of COVID-19, however the role of civil society and philanthropy has never been as outspoken as during these days. Philanthropy in BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) has proved to be invaluable in complementing government efforts, and demonstrated its ability to respond quickly and flexibly.
Leaders of BRICS philanthropies are coming together to reflect on the new agenda for philanthropy, emerging priorities for them as ecosystem champions and anticipated changes in BRICS & Global societies and civic space.
Date:
Tuesday 23 March 11.30-13.00 UTC time
Register: http://bricsphilanthropy.online
Chair:
Benjamin Bellegy, Executive Director of WINGS
Speakers:
Atila Roque (Brazil) is the Director of the Ford Foundation in Brazil. Atila has a Master’s degree in political science from the University Research Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IUPERJ) and Bachelor degree of History from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). He was the Executive Director of Amnesty International in Brazil and is part of the Board of Directors of GIFE (Group of Institutes, Foundations and Companies) in Brazil and of IBP (International Budget Partnership).
Oksana Oracheva (Russia) is CEO at the Vladimir Potanin Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2010 Oksana served as Russia Program Director of the Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program at Moscow office of the Institute of International Education. Oksana is a political scientist and has over 20 years of work experience in non-profit sector. Oksana holds a MSocSc in Political Science degree of the University of Birmingham (UK) and a PhD in Political History from Perm State University (Russia) and did research as a Visiting Professor at Yale University.
Mr. Ashwini Saxena (India) is CEO JSW Foundation, Board Director JSW Shakti & Trustee Heal Foundation, holds Masters' degrees in Geology, Business Management and CSR Leadership (from University of Geneva). His more than 30 years’ career with reputed organisations such as UNIDO, IFC (World Bank) and corporates took him across India and Africa. He has led MSME development/ CSR/ Sustainability programs and championed IFC’s Sustainability Tools in South Asia, has more than 25 publications to his credit and is a member of several Task Forces & Advisory Committees of CII, FICCI, RCSR amongst others. He is an avid reader, music & photography enthusiast.
Yanni Peng (China), CEO of Narada Foundation, a leading grant-making foundation based in Beijing. Yanni has over 20 years of experience in the field of non-profit management, social enterprise and social investment. She sits on the boards of AVPN, China Social Enterprise and Impact Investing Forum, China Foundation Forum, China Alliance for Fundraising Professionals, China Foundation Center, China Donors Routable and New Citizens Center. Previously Yanni worked in United in Diversity China Fund of Giti Group, British Council, Ministry of Civil Affairs. Yanni holds a master degree in Social Policy and Planning in Developing Countries from London School of Economics and a Bachelor degree in Business Management from Renmin University of China.
Sarah Rennie (South Africa) is the Chair of the Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa (IPASA). Sarah is an expert in philanthropy and corporate social investment with a special interest in education, she is Chair of the Grindrod Family Centenary Trust, non-executive director of the Standard Bank Tutuwa Community Foundation, trustee of Liberty Community Trust, trustee of the Epoch & Optima Trusts and of the Anglo American Namibia Foundation. She also sits on a number of non-profits’ boards. Having practiced law in London for many years, on her return to South Africa, Sarah worked at Tshikululu Social Investments as COO. She now lives in Johannesburg with her husband and young twins.
About Russian Donors Forum
Russian Donors Forum is a membership organization in Russia which brings together grantmaking foundations and responsible business. Russian Donors Forum is dedicated to support professional philanthropy in Russia and contribute to the development of the philanthropic and social investments sectors. More about Russian Donors Forum: http://donorsforum.ru/
About WINGS
WINGS is a network of philanthropy development and support organisations committed to ensuring philanthropy reaches its fullest potential as a catalyst for social progress. Their growing community of thought leaders and changemakers includes more than 170 member organisations across 55 countries. More about WINGS: https://wingsweb.org/en/home