{"id":3982,"date":"2022-05-23T11:21:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T11:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/six.stimulatingminds.co.uk\/?post_type=programme&p=3982"},"modified":"2024-04-02T11:50:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T11:50:06","slug":"social-cohesion-and-the-role-of-philanthropy","status":"publish","type":"programme","link":"https:\/\/socialinnovationexchange.org\/legacy\/programme\/six-funders-node\/retreats\/social-cohesion-and-the-role-of-philanthropy\/","title":{"rendered":"Social cohesion and the role of philanthropy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Social cohesion and the role of philanthropy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

September 2019, Wasan Island, Muskoka Lake, Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether it\u2019s political polarisation or widening inequality globally; society can feel more divided than ever. So, what is the role of philanthropy in helping bridge some of these divisions?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whether it is the black liberation organising taking place in the US, Indigenous rights in Canada, or the current discussions around immigration in the UK, calls for radical renewal of social cohesion are prevalent \u2014 as are calls for increased segmentation and exclusion. Other threats include the climate crisis; the legacy of colonisation; and a rise in populist and nationalist rhetoric. Having a sense of belonging and feeling part of an open society might feel different for individuals in different societies, yet cohesive societies should enable a sense of belonging no matter your context.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the retreat<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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This This retreat convened 18 philanthropic leaders from four continents to discuss the roles for philanthropy in creating and protecting cohesive societies, in which individuals have a sense of belonging no matter their context. It explored what is meant by \u2018social cohesion\u2019 and what threatens it, what needs to change, and which methods could help the sector to shift? This must be thought of as an iterative approach, rather than an out-of-the-box method. This retreat was also a space for funders to consider potential unintended consequences, such as increased competition between organisations or replicating the marginalisation of minorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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