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The Growing Influence of Women Donors in Philanthropy

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Women are increasingly becoming a powerful force in the world of philanthropy. Their contributions are shaping the landscape of charitable giving and influencing the types of causes that receive funding. This growing influence reflects the increasing economic power and social awareness of women globally.

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The power of giving: The role of women donors Foto: France 24
France 24 20 mar. 2026, 15:04 (4 hours ago)

The power of giving: The role of women donors

In this edition, we focus on the world of philanthropy, with a spotlight on women donors. This as charities come under growing pressure, amid a shifting political climate that's impacting support for diversity and inclusion and especially as a significant chunk of funding goes to women and girls around the world. MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, gave more away in 2025 than either Bezos or fellow billionaire Elon Musk gave away in their entire lifetimes.

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