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Written by European Philanthropy Partner, Juliet ValdingerI had the pleasure of returning to Malta to speak at the SIGEF Women Summit for the second year running this past June. Bringing together more than 100 women from across the world, the summit explored topics as diverse as science, entrepreneurship, AI, finance, healthcare, philanthropy and faith. Although every speaker brought a different p

Global Network Week opened in New York City on May 12 with the 2026 Bridging Leadership Awards, convening philanthropists, changemakers, and partners from around the world under the theme of “United for Collective Impact”. The New York Historical came alive with vibrant imagery and natural soundscapes, with the evening’s signature cocktail, The Canopy, all inspired by this year’s honorees and thei

The Spiritual Civilization Community Day was a space of reconnection, conversation, and reflection on inner work and why it matters, the diverse contexts of practice, and what we can learn from the work among our Global Philanthropic Circle members and partners.Centering the Synergos Global Gathering theme, United for Collective Action, the Spiritual Civilization Programme exists to deepen and amp

Written by Theodora Kalessi, Senior Manager, Program Curator of the GPC Uniting for Collective Impact — Reflections from the Synergos Global Network Week, New York 2026There are gatherings that end when people leave the room. And then there are gatherings that continue unfolding quietly inside us long afterward. A couple of weeks have passed since the Synergos community came together in New York f

Joy Lo Cheung is the Chairwoman of the Lo Kwee Seong Foundation, a role she was elected to in August 2025. The foundation, founded by her grandfather, Dr. Lo Kwee Seong, focuses on initiatives in Hong Kong related to sustainable agriculture, art and museum, education, career, entrepreneurship and community. She continues her family's legacy of entrepreneurial and philanthropic work.  Shalina Wadhw

Manisha Shah shares updates from GPC members based in Asia Ajay Piramal — At the intersection of technology and inclusion, Ajay Piramal reflected on how AI is expanding access to credit and public services for underserved communities across India, while also warning that it could deepen inequality if education and skills gaps are not addressed. Through the Piramal Foundation, AI-powered tools are

Written by Asia Philanthropy Partner, Manisha ShahAt the GPC Gathering in New York, a powerful conversation unfolded around a growing but often invisible crisis: the erosion of social connectedness. A panel discussion featuring Amy Yotopoulos and Lily Zhou explored loneliness, ageism, and belonging not as isolated personal experiences, but as systemic challenges shaping the health and resilience o

Written by Asia Philanthropy Partner, Manisha ShahThe conversation that unfolded at the GPC Gathering in New York following a presentation on Brazil was not simply about improving schools. It was about questioning the foundations of education itself — and what it means to prepare children and communities for a rapidly changing world.The discussion began with a practical but important question: how

On May 19, 2026, leaders from philanthropy, academia, and education gathered at the Harvard Club of New York City for Bridging Research and Practice: Education Reform in São Paulo and Beyond, a breakfast conversation hosted Parceiros da Educação and Harvard’s Education Lab for Latin America (ELLA) in partnership with Synergos.The event featured Dr. Emiliana Vegas, Director of ELLA at the Harvard G

Written by European Philanthropy Partner, Juliet ValdingerIt was over a month ago, but the thoughts that were generated in my head at the GPC Breakfast Meeting we had as a warm-up to the Skoll World Forum 2026, are still buzzing around my head. Our sincere thanks to Tony Tabatznik and his team at the Bertha Foundation for giving us space for our members to come together. It was intended to be a re

By Juliet Valdinger, Synergos Philanthropy Partner for EuropeLast week at the Skoll World Forum 2026, I was reminded again why spaces like this matter so much. They create room to step outside our daily tasks (which are often carried out on autopilot), listen more carefully, challenge assumptions and reconnect with the deeper purpose behind the work we do.The conversations were wide-ranging, from

Over the past year, Synergos, in partnership with Tsao Pao Chee, Stone Barns Center, and A Growing Culture, brought together more than 120 global leaders on a learning journey — listening deeply directly from smallholder farmers, movement leaders and practitioners, as they examined the question "what can we do together, that we cannot do alone?"The learning highlights of 2025 are documented here:

Dear GPC members,We're reaching out to invite you to join a global effort launching this April: the first-ever State of Changemaker Wellbeing Survey — and a genuine sector-shaping moment for everyone working in social change.We know changemakers are being asked to do more with less, under increasing strain and complexity. Yet there is almost no rigorous data to back this up. This survey aims to ch

Secure your spot at the Synergos 2026 Global Network Week!As we navigate a divided world and endeavor to be agents of change, your participation as a member of our community is critical essential to bringing our this year’s theme, United for Collective Impact, from theory to practice. We hope you will join us for the main events of the week, including:  May 12: The David Rockefeller Bridging Leade

Dear friends,Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Synergos' newest philanthropy partners!Danielle Fiabane and Juliet Valdinger recently joined our team as points of contact with philanthropists in Brazil and Europe, respectively. They both bring a wealth of experience in supporting value-driven initiatives. Get to know more about them below! Danielle Fiabane joins us as a part-time consultan

Rizwan Khan, Synergos' Senior Manager in Bangladesh,  “From Personal Loss to Community Leadership: Rifat’s Journey,” has been published in the second edition of the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit newsletter.The piece highlights Rifat’s inspiring journey through the Integrated Community-Based Center for Child Care, Protection and Swim-Safe Facilities (ICBC) Project and reflects ou

Last month, Synergos President & CEO - Camille Massey and Asia Lead for GPC - Manisha Shah traveled to Nepal to participate in a dialogue on strengthening public–private–philanthropic partnerships in the country. The visit brought together leaders from across sectors to explore how collaborative leadership can help address complex social challenges and unlock new pathways for inclusive development

On February 23-24, members of the Global Philanthropists Circle (GPC) gathered in Singapore for a reflective and collaborative convening centered on the theme “United for Collective Impact: Moving from ‘I’ to ‘We.’” The gathering brought together the wider global GPC community to explore how collaboration can deepen philanthropic impact in an increasingly complex world.The convening began with a c

From 9-12 February 2026, members of the Global Philanthropists Circle (GPC) gathered in Hong Kong for a dynamic network visit that brought together philanthropists, family offices, social innovators, and ecosystem leaders. The four-day program blended curated networking events, project visits, and partner-led dialogues, offering participants an opportunity to explore some of the most pressing regi

Last month, Synergos' Senior Associate Aloukik Rana attended the Yale Philanthropy Conference (YPC), centered around the theme of Adaptation and Opportunity.After participating in sessions about topics that Synergos is deeply engaged with, Aloukik shared highlights from the Conference. Keep reading to get insights on AI, next-generation philanthropy, and how the nonprofit has been responding to cu