Philanthropy's Response to 2024 California Winter Storms
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A powerful atmospheric river swept through Southern California, causing over 300 mudslides and record-breaking rainfall. With devastation to homes and buildings and nearly 150,000 people grappling with power outages, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in Southern California…
Philanthropy's Response to the 2024 Chile Wildfires
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The deadly wildfires spreading across Chile have destroyed thousands of homes and buildings in the Valparaiso and Vina del Mar regions. At least 120 people have been killed and hundreds are still missing, making this Chile's deadliest wildfire on record.
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Philanthropy's Response to the Israel-Hamas War 2023
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Since October 7, 2023, thousands have been killed and more than a hundred thousand people have been displaced in Israel and Gaza. According to CNN, more than 1,400 Israelis were killed in the Hamas assault, and more than 240 were taken hostage, according to a count by Israeli officials. …
Philanthropy's Response to the Afghanistan Earthquake
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More than 2,000 people have been killed and upwards of 11,000 affected after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, resulting in the deadliest earthquake to hit the region in nearly 20 years. Afghanistan’s healthcare system is heavily reliant on foreign aid and has faced…
Leading Global Foundations Join Bilateral Donors in Commitment to Locally Led Global Development
Alongside the United States Agency for International Development at the United Nations General Assembly today, 15 global grantmakers joined with bilateral donors from around the world in endorsing a donor statement on committing to locally led development.
The statement, introduced at the 2022…
Philanthropy's Response to the Libya Flooding
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Storm Daniel induced catastrophic flooding near northeast Libya, collapsing dams and sending water flowing into already inundated areas. Entire neighborhoods have been washed away, hospitals are no longer operable, and large parts of the region are inaccessible to emergency services. The…
Philanthropy's Response to the Morocco Earthquake
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More than 2,600 people have been killed and thousands more injured after a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, resulting in the deadliest earthquake to hit the region in more than century. Its epicenter was not far from the popular tourist and economic hub Marrakech.…
Philanthropy's Response to Hawaiʻi Wildfires
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Over 100 people have died in the wildfires sweeping through the Hawaiʻian island of Maui. Although wildfires and hurricanes are part of "seasonal realities" in the state, strong winds from Hurricane Dora have made this fire the nation's deadliest in over 100 years. Lahaina, a historic…
Philanthropy's Response to the 2023 Sudan Conflict
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On April 15, conflict broke out in Sudan initiated by two opposing military factions. While the majority of fighting remains in the country's capital, Khartoum, and attempts at peace talks are underway, the conflict has already resulted in the deaths of more than 500 civilians, upwards of…
Philanthropy's Response to 2023 Spring Tornadoes
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Severe storms and tornadoes ripped through the Southeast causing dozens of injuries and at least 26 deaths in late March, and in early April, continued to wreck devastation across a broad swath of the country from Arkansas to Delaware. To date, more than 50 people have lost their lives…
Philanthropy's Response to the Turkey and Syria Earthquake
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More than 47,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands more injured after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria, resulting in the deadliest earthquake to hit the region in over two decades. A large population of people had already been displaced due…
Philanthropy's Response to California's Storms
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California experienced one of the state's most devastating disasters this January when historic storms devastated a large portion of the state, leaving at least 20 people dead. There have been 9 atmospheric rivers, bringing massive flooding, tornado-like winds, dangerous mudslides, and…
Philanthropy's Response to Gun Violence and Mass Shootings
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Gun violence is a constant threat to communities across the United States. While mass shootings capture media attention and public outrage, gun violence is a specter over many Americans' daily lives.
Funders across the country have been called to action to address gun violence and mass…
Philanthropy's Response to Hurricane Ian
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After causing an island-wide blackout on Cuba, Hurricane Ian hit Florida's west coast as one of the strongest and deadliest storms to ever make landfall since 1935. The hurricane made contact as a Category 4 storm, with a windfall of 150 mph and record-high storm surges. There were 125…
Philanthropy's Response to Hurricane Fiona
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Heavy rains have swept Guadeloupe, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, leading to massive flooding, damage and destruction. Hurricane Fiona, a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of more than 111 mph, is continuing to wreak havoc throughout the Caribbean. Nearly 3.1 million…
Philanthropy's Response to Jackson Water Crisis
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Heavy rain led to severe flooding in Jackson, Mississippi, which resulted in the damage of a major water treatment plant. The city's pipes are running dry or likely chemically contaminated, leaving thousands of residents without clean tap water. Jackson had already been under a boil-water…