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Why we do this: The psychology of humanitarian work
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...Read More
Stroopwafels, cultural exchange, and helping others: The lighter side of humanitarian aid work
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...Read More
Philanthropy Spotlight: February 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
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
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
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...Read More
Stepping Stones: From Poverty to Opportunity
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...Read More
How do we help improve the health of the people we support?
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
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....Read More
How to improve education in rural Myanmar
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...Read More
Philanthropy Spotlight: May 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...Read More
World Refugee Day
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...Read More
Philanthropy Spotlight: June 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...Read More
Featured Project from 2018
Friends Without Borders In 2017 the support for our stepping stones/bottom up approach grew and resulted in a few major donations. With this we did...Read More
Why We Do What We Do – Effective impact, personal success
Effective impact, personal success At a Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce award dinner in 2017 we met the people behind Learning Compass, one of the foundations...Read More
The Many Varied Ways We Are Supported – Innovative, quirky, personal
Innovative, quirky, personal We, and the projects we assist, are very grateful to have the sponsors and donors who support us. The range of supporters...Read More
Looking Forwards – More projects, more staff, more fundraising
More projects, more staff, more fundraising Apart from maintaining our funding and management of the current projects (25 projects with 14 partners) we have already...Read More
‘We provide stepping stones from poverty to opportunity’ – an interview with Sallo on his 60th birthday
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....Read More
Surviving in the forest – Field Trip to BHHLNCS
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...Read More
Sallo’s 60th Birthday
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...Read More
Effective Philanthropy – From a former critic By Catherine Keyl
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!
