The annual Global Philanthropy Forum Conference, kicking off this week in Washington, D.C., will focus on global challenges where business, philanthropy and government have clear positive roles to play — both separately and collectively. 

Top philanthropists, social investors, business executives and government leaders will convene from April 22 through April 24 to consider methods for combating some of the world’s greatest social issues. Program tracks and working groups will focus on cleaning up supply chains, strengthening health systems, mobilizing private capital flows for development and supporting communities in times of crisis. 

Speakers include:

• Alessandro Carlucci, Former CEO, Natura; Incoming Chair of the Board, BSR

• Tom Frieden, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• António Guterres, High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations

• Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chairman, Mo Ibrahim Foundation

• Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group

• Janice Mwendameru, Trustee, Safaricom Foundation

• Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director, National Security Council

• Julia Stasch, President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

• Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation

The full agenda can be found here: www.philanthropyforum.org/conference/agenda. 

Throughout the three-day conference, conversations will begin with the assumption that each individual can play a role — and that role may be one of disruptor, decision maker or both.  

Follow the #GPF15 Conversation: 

• Twitter: Follow @gpforg and the #GPF15 hashtag

• Livestream: All plenary addresses will be streamed during the event at www.philanthopyforum.org/live

• Videos: Daily video highlights will be available at www.philanthropyforum.org/conference 

• Facebook: See updates on www.facebook.com/GlobalPhilanthropyForum

• Flickr: See pictures from the event at www.flickr.com/photos/globalphilanthropyforum

Media interested in covering GPF should reach out to Megan Fleming (email: mfleming@waggeneredstrom.com, phone: 970.948.8710). 

About the Global Philanthropy Forum
A project of the World Affairs Council, the Global Philanthropy Forum aims to build a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes, and to inform, enable and enhance the strategic nature of their work. Through an annual conference and special events, the GPF connects donors to issues; to effective strategies; to potential co-funding partners; and to emblematic agents of change from around the world. By building, and continually refreshing a lasting learning community, the GPF seeks to expand the number of philanthropists who will be strategic in pursuit of international causes.

Global Philanthropy Forum

Global Philanthropy Forum

A project of the World Affairs Council of Northern California, the Global Philanthropy Forum aims to build a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes, and to inform, enable and enhance the strategic nature of their work. Through an annual conference and special events, the GPF connects donors to issues; to effective strategies; to potential co-funding partners; and to emblematic agents of change from around the world. By building, and continually refreshing a lasting learning community, the GPF seeks to expand the number of philanthropists who will be strategic in pursuit of international causes.

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