Cattle welfare in Pakistan: Dr. Musadiq Idris in conversation with Prof. Clive Phillips

Clive Phillips was Australia's first Professor of Animal Welfare, at the University of Queensland, and has written widely on the welfare of farm, zoo and companion animals. In early-mid 2020s, he conducted a series of recorded dialogues (Conversations With Clive) with senior animal welfare scientists and academic experts, including Dr. Musadiq Idris at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in Pakistan. They share with Clive Phillips their thoughts and experience of farm animal welfare issues, including those in developing economies. Relevant academic publications and references are included at the end of the recording.Key topics of the 22-minute conversation from 2025: 1) Geography and traditional agriculture in the Cholistan Desert. 2) Nomadic and transhumant grazing systems. 3) Key livestock species: sheep, goats, camels, and cattle. 4) Impact of extreme heat and water scarcity on animal welfare. 5) Heat stress and limited access to shade and water. 6) Seasonal migration of herders and their animals. 7) Role of livestock in the regional economy. 8) Slaughter practices around the Eid-ul-Adha festival. 9) Transport conditions and related welfare risks. 10) Climate change impacts on livestock and agriculture. 11) Shift toward intensive dairy farming systems. 12) Welfare challenges for imported dairy breeds. 13) Use of local versus exotic breeds for heat resilience. 14) Low consumer awareness of animal welfare in Pakistan. 15) Socioeconomic conditions of nomadic herders. 16) Government and NGO initiatives (mobile vet services, water infrastructure). 17) Mitigation strategies for heat stress in animals. 18) Importance of public education and legal enforcement to support welfare

A Practical Guide to Nonprofit Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning

Measurement isn't just a yardstick for success—it's also a tool for learning and improvement. In our work with nonprofits, we've seen how those who measure to learn often find that they're able to have more impact, adapt their programs to changing circumstances faster and more effectively, and make better resource allocation decisions.The basic steps of nonprofit measurement and evaluation are straightforward:Define what outcomes and related metrics matter most, based on the organization's theory of change.Measure the metrics by gathering quantitative and qualitative data.Learn and improve based on the data you collect.In addition, organizations typically engage stakeholders—e.g., constituents, front-line staff, board, and donors—throughout the process, from incorporating input on what outcomes matter to reporting back. This can be critical to making measurement approaches more equitable.Â

Segundo Barómetro de Filantropía en Chile

El Barómetro de la Filantropía en Chile es un estudio longitudinal que revisa de manera periódica las condiciones económicas, legales y culturales para el desarrollo de la actividad filantrópica, presentando datos actualizados del sector y midiendo un índice dedesarrollo de la filantropía en Chile. Combina datos de fuentes oficiales y encuestas a empresas y fundaciones donantes, donatarias y ciudadanos, generando un mapa de las tendencias y percepciones sobre el sector.La primera aplicación del Barómetro de la Filantropía en Chile fue publicada en el año 2019, analizando la información del año 2018. Desde entonces, ha sido un documento de consulta muy relevante para el sector.Este documento refleja la segunda versión del estudio, analizando el año 2023, y el período de 5 años entre ambas medicione

Harold K.L. Castle Foundation 2024 Impact Report

The Harold K. L. Castle Foundation is one of the largest private foundation based in Hawaii. Each year the Directors award grants to nonprofit organizations benefiting the people of the State of Hawaii. Originally, grants focused on the Windward side of Oahu, youth, private education, arts and culture, and health care. The Foundation's current investments are focused on public education redesign and enhancement, nearshore marine resource conservation, and strengthening the communities of Windward Oahu. Since its inception, the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation has awarded over $200 million in grants, with more than$60 million going to organizations serving Windward Oahu. Currently, the Foundation disburses an average of $6 million in grants per year

Breaking the Mold: The Transformative Effect of MacKenzie Scott's Big Gifts

Since 2019, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $19 billion in unrestricted support to more than 2,000 organizations, stating that her aim "has been to support the needs of underrepresented people from groups of all kinds." Scott's very large, unrestricted gifts – with few to no restrictions on the time in which they must be spent – have transformed recipient organizations and influenced many of the communities these organizations serve

Overdeck Family Foundation 2024 Grantmaking & Impact Report

In this report, we highlight how our grantmaking and strategic support helped our nonprofit partners develop exciting prototypes and innovative practices, engage in field-building research, and achieve growth in 2024. These stories are complemented by insights from the founders at the forefront of this work and the beneficiaries on the ground whose lives and learning experiences have been transformed as a result

Wellcome Trust Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024

Find out about Wellcome's impact in 2023/24, with commentaries from our Chair and Director, reports on what we did last year and reviews of our finances and investments. What's insideReports and financial statements relating to our work in the year from 1 October 2023â¯to 30 September 2024.Who this is forAnyone who is interested in what impact Wellcome is having on our mission of supporting science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone, as well as information about how we are funded and what we spent in the last financial year. HighlightsThe past year marked significant progress in Wellcome's commitment to transformative health advancements through strategic investments and collaborations.Financial commitment: In the 2023/24 period, Wellcome invested £1.6 billion in research, focusing on ambitious projects in science, health and wellbeing, while addressing urgent global health challenges.Innovative advancements: We celebrated the approval of the first new pharmacological approach for treating schizophrenia in 50 years and the world's first vaccine for chikungunya. These were realised through strategic partnerships and long-term investments in research.Strategic partnerships: We forged significant collaborations with the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and others, enhancing our ability to tackle shared global health challenges effectively.Long-term impact: Our early investments in sensory neurons are now on the brink of revolutionising pain medicine, underscoring the value of curiosity-driven scientific funding with successful phase 3 trials.Global health advocacy: At COP28, we led efforts to spotlight the vital connection between health and climate change, placing health at the forefront of global discussions.Operational success: Despite economic challenges, our robust financial management has ensured strong returns and positioned us to seize future opportunities, continuing our relentless pursuit of improved health outcomes for all.Â

Filantropía Institucional Efectiva: Cinco Casos de América Latina

La Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Chile), a través de su Centro de Filantropía e Inversiones Sociales (Cefis-UAI) y la Universidad del Pacífico (Perú) presentan Filantropía institucional efectiva: cinco casos de América Latina, una publicación que busca profundizar en los modelos de gestión organizacional que sostienen entidades filantrópicas para buscar un impacto efectivo en los ámbitos de interés público en los cuales se centra su misión.Filantropía institucional efectiva: cinco casos de América Latina es parte de un proyecto que se inició con una investigación del sector filantrópico presentada en 2020 en la Primera Conferencia de Filantropía Institucional en América Latina, en Santiago de Chile, donde presentamos el libro Hacia el fortalecimiento de la filantropía institucional en América Latina, publicado por el Fondo Editorial de la Universidad del Pacífico y de libre acceso

2024 Partners Survey: Key Findings and Recommendations

The 2024 Pledge for Change Partners' survey is the first southern-led downward accountability process that seeks to promote a mutual commitment to building a stronger aid ecosystem by shifting accountability downwards and addressing power imbalances in the sector.The survey gathered feedback from 342 partners across 61 countries on the progress made by Women for Women, Cordaid, CARE International, Christian Aid and Oxfam International in meeting the three pledges: equitable partnership, authentic storytelling and influencing wider change. 79% of the partners were NGOs and CBOs operating at the national, regional, country and district levels.Through surveys and focus group discussions, partners shared their level of satisfaction with the degree to which the five signatories have demonstrated results from the showcase, reflecting a generally positive sentiment towards the signatories' equitable partnership. Using the Net Promoter Score analytical process, partners provided insights into their level of satisfaction, categorised as highly satisfied (promoters), satisfied (passives), or not satisfied (detractors)

Student Success and Retention: Whatâs Educational Development Got to Do With It?

When faculty adapt their teaching and learning methods to match student needs, students succeed. Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) guide and support faculty to meet the evolving student needs. Recognizing that pedagogical changes can be difficult, CTLs approach this work through relationship-rich interactions with instructors, staff and peers