Intergenerational partnerships through youth voice, youth action and youth philanthropy
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The Venture Philanthropy Foundation was set up in 2007 by Sir Ian Wood and his family to address societal inequalities through strategic projects and partnerships. It focuses on two key areas: making markets work for the poor in Sub-Saharan Africa, and developing young people in Scotland through the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) program, launched in 2008. By 2014/2015, YPI engaged over 40,000 Scottish youth and distributed £1.5 million to local charities. The program now operates in 145 secondary schools across 24 local authorities.
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Intergenerational partnerships through youth voice, youth action and youth philanthropy
- 2. About Us • Venture Philanthropy Foundation set up by Sir Ian Wood and his immediate family in 2007. • TWF recognise that money alone will not solve some of society’s greatest inequalities. • TWF either leads projects or takes an active supporting role with strategic partners. • TWF has two clear areas of programme focus: • Making Markets Work for the Poor Sub Saharan Africa • Developing Young People in Scotland
- 3. • The Wood Foundation launched YPI in Scotland in September 2008 • By the end 2014/2015 academic year: • 40,000 engaged young people • £1.5M to small local Scottish charities • Recognised in 11 HMIE reports as a beacon of best practice. • During the 2014/15 academic year: • 145 Secondary Schools will engage in YPI • 18,000 Young People will participate • 24 Participating Local Authorities • £445,000 directed to small local charities
- 7. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” Winston Churchill
- 9. • 23,000 registered charities in Scotland • 57% operate on less than £10,000 a year
- 10. Charity Requirements "Anything we find that is more than enough creates an immediate opportunity to make others' lives better.” Jeff Shinabarger
- 11. What are the judges looking for? • Time • Talent • Money
- 12. Good Luck! Follow us on Twitter: @YPI_Scotland Check out some YPI videos at: www.vimeo.com/ypiscotland
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- An opportunity to highlight the distinction between philanthropy and charity. There are a number of definitions of philanthropy: 1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations. 2. Love of humankind in general. 3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare. In short Philanthropy is the giving up of your time, talent and money in order to find solutions to problems in society. A famous Chinese proverb captures the essence of philanthropy well: ‘Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.’ Philanthropists are: Engaged, creative, caring, solution orientated and passionate. Can you think like one? An opportunity to reference The Secret Millionaire and/or make use of the river analogy.
- An opportunity to reflect upon community issues The individuals in need: Elderly people Children Unemployed people Homeless people Domestic violence victims Disabled people Caregivers Young people People in conflict with the law Refugees Drug addicts/ alcoholics Victims of crime People suffering from eating disorders Teenage parents Single parent families The charities involved: Over 23,000 registered charities in Scotland 57% of which have an operating budget of less than £10,000 per year. Each offer vital services, often without broader government support.
- An opportunity to reflect upon community issues The individuals in need: Elderly people Children Unemployed people Homeless people Domestic violence victims Disabled people Caregivers Young people People in conflict with the law Refugees Drug addicts/ alcoholics Victims of crime People suffering from eating disorders Teenage parents Single parent families The charities involved: Over 23,000 registered charities in Scotland 57% of which have an operating budget of less than £10,000 per year. Each offer vital services, often without broader government support.