ARCHIVED PROGRAMS

16th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
November 21, 2002
In collaboration with the International Development Exchange and Northern California Grantmakers
Exemplary individuals and nonprofit organizations were honored at the 16th Annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon. The Global Philanthropy Forum, the International Development Exchange, and the Northern California Grantmakers hosted a presentation by Betty Makoni, founder and director of the Girl-Child Network (Zimbabwe). Ms. Makoni discussed the importance of funding education and women's empowerment in Zimbabwe.

Global AIDS Convening
November 12 - 13, 2002
In collaboration with The Better World Campaign, Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, amfAR
The Global Philanthropy Forum hosted a "Global AIDS Convening" in San Francisco to bring donor attention to the global dimension of the AIDS pandemic and to highlight opportunities for giving abroad. According to the United Nations, 40 million people worldwide live with HIV/AIDS. In 2001, three million people died as a result of the pandemic, making AIDS the fourth largest cause of death. Governments and major foundations around the world are coming together to fight this immediate crisis.

Tech Laureates Venture Network
November 8, 2002
In collaboration with Applied Materials
Each year, 25 Tech Museum Awards Finalists are inducted into the Tech Laureates Venture Network. The Tech Museum Awards honor innovators from around the world who are applying technology to profoundly improve the human condition. Forum participants will take part in interactive breakout sessions and lunch meetings with these overseas innovators in the areas of education, equality, environment, health and economic development.

Summer Roundtable Series on International Philanthropy:

• Issues Without Borders
  June 27, 2002
  with Legacy Ventures
  
• Public/Private Partnerships in Biomedical Research
  June 25, 2002
  with Gordon Conway
  
• Building Indigenous Philanthropy
  June 18, 2002
  with Peggy Dulany
  
• Small Technology Grants Competition
  June 12, 2002
  In collaboration with the Global Catalyst Foundation and The Foundation Incubator
  

Global Philanthropy: International Giving
February 4, 2002
Jane Wales, Council President and Program Host, discussed international philanthropy with Kavita Ramdas, the CEO of the Global Fund for Women, and John Morgridge, the Chairman of Cisco Systems.

Aids in Africa
January 30, 2002
Finding Effective Solutions to the Growing Pandemic