Move fast and mend things

Move fast and mend things

The super-rich are trying new approaches to philanthropy

They are hoping to get money to the needy faster, says Avantika Chilkoti

Power to the people

No-strings philanthropy is giving charities more decision-making power

Organisations on the ground know best how money should be spent

Cut out the middle man

GiveDirectly does what it says on the tin

Cash hand-outs can transform communities

Giving it away

A growing industry is emerging to make philanthropy simpler

Donors want a quicker, easier way to give

Asian values

Philanthropy in Asia is becoming more professional

But that is not making it more like giving in the West

Nerds and cool kids

The “effective altruism” movement is louder than it is large

And there are big questions about whether it will continue

A mixed bag

The future of philanthropy will involve a mix of different approaches

The main issue is persuading the rich to give at all

Philanthropy

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