Global Philanthropy for Local Resilience: A New Paradigm

The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) led this discussion that confronts the changing needs in philanthropy as public funding declines and global needs rise. Global philanthropy is shifting away from traditional aid models toward locally led, system-based approaches that build long-term resilience and address complex challenges more effectively.

It emphasizes that philanthropy's evolving role is to act as a catalyst—supporting partnerships, investing in underlying systems, and empowering local leadership rather than simply funding short-term programs.