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Why we do this: The psychology of humanitarian work

09 Feb 2018

A key feature in humanitarian work is the importance placed upon “why” – Why do we do this work? It is no secret that the humanitarian...

Stroopwafels, cultural exchange, and helping others: The lighter side of humanitarian aid work

20 Feb 2018

Immersing yourself in a new country and culture is exciting, scary, and fascinating – sometimes all at the same time. It’s also incredibly rewarding. One...

Philanthropy Spotlight: February 2018

28 Feb 2018

This edition features topics on education and learning, as well as important commentaries on the changing nature of development needs in Thailand.

Women’s Empowerment in data

12 Mar 2018

There are many reasons why the humanitarian community is putting an increased emphasis on women and girls, but above all, the data is very clear - greater support for women and girls yields a greater net good for humanitarian goals and overall societal wellbeing.

Supporting girls’ education through scholarships

20 Mar 2018

What would you do if your parents asked you to drop out of school to help earn money to support your family? This is the choice faced by so many... and it is why we believe it is so important to help provide scholarships to students who would otherwise have to make this choice.

Philanthropy Spotlight: March 2018

30 Mar 2018

Welcome back to PCF’s blog and March 2018’s Spotlight edition! In honour of International Women’s Day (8 March), this month we have been focusing on...

Stepping Stones: From Poverty to Opportunity

10 Apr 2018

A lot has changed since PCF’s founding in 2011 – so much of which is due to the support, trust, and insight we have received...

How do we help improve the health of the people we support?

20 Apr 2018

When you worry about your health, what does that mean to you? Do you immediately think of hospitals and emergency rooms? Or of eating well and getting plenty of exercise?

Philanthropy Spotlight: April 2018

30 Apr 2018

Hey all, it’s Evan again with this month’s Philanthropy Spotlight. This month we have been focusing on healthcare – from global data to local efforts....

How to improve education in rural Myanmar

21 May 2018

How do you find out what students and teachers in remote rural schools in Myanmar need? Ask them, of course! And PCF’s partner, Friends Without...

Philanthropy Spotlight: May 2018

04 Jun 2018

Hey all, it’s Kelsey here with this month’s Philanthropy Spotlight. As this month’s theme was highlighting families and their role in child development, I have...

World Refugee Day

22 Jun 2018

Did you know that more than 68 million people have been forced to flee their homes in the last year alone? This means that someone...

Philanthropy Spotlight: June 2018

02 Jul 2018

Hi all, it’s Evan again with this month’s Philanthropy Spotlight. This month was all about Refugees and Displaced Persons. Why? Because this past month was...

‘We provide stepping stones from poverty to opportunity’ – an interview with Sallo on his 60th birthday

04 Apr 2019

Creating stepping stones from poverty to opportunity is what Philanthropy Connections Foundation (PCF) does. This is known by many people, but certainly not by everyone....

Surviving in the forest – Field Trip to BHHLNCS

10 Apr 2019

Location: Hin Lad Nok, Chiang Rai province, Thailand Partner: Baan Huay Hin Lad Nok Community School Event: Nature Study Camp PCF Staff: Kan and Marit...

Sallo’s 60th Birthday

11 Apr 2019

Dear friends, It’s Sallo’s 60th birthday on the 8th april! It probably won’t come as a surprise to you that there is no slowing down...

Effective Philanthropy – From a former critic By Catherine Keyl

25 Feb 2020

Catherine Keyl, a well-known Dutch TV Host, was once quite disheartened with the kind of development work she had witnessed over the years, but from our very beginning, she enthusiastically supported PCF's approach and is now one of our most ardent advocates. What changed her mind? She’ll be happy to tell you in her own words, as only she can!