The 6th Annual Sabanci Foundation Philanthropy Seminar Focuses on “Innovation in Education”

On December 10, 2012, the sixth annual Sabancı Foundation Philanthropy Seminarwill be held under the theme of “Philanthropy for Education: Innovations and Opportunities” at the Sabancı Center in Istanbul.

This year’s seminar will host M’hammed Abbad Andaloussi, founder of the NGO Al Jisr whichworks towards the improvement of education system via cooperation with private sector, foundations and the public sector; and Irene Pritzker, founder of US-based IDP (Innovation Development Progress) Foundation which applies micro-credit practices to improve the quality of education in Africa.

The speakers will address the implications of cross-sectorial cooperation (private sector- civil society-public sector) to support and promote the education system and share experiences regarding their innovative programs.

The speakers will address the implications of cross-sectoral cooperation (private sector-civil society/foundation-public sector) to support and promote the education system and share experiences regarding their innovative programs.

About Sabancı Foundation Philanthropy Seminars

Held since 2007, Sabancı Foundation Philanthropy Seminars bring together NGOs, foundations, public and private sector representatives together with international experts to allow discussion of new approaches in philanthropy and civil society.

Here is a list of the seminar themes and participants to date:

• 2011 - "Philanthropy from Generation to Generation": Dr. Peggy Dulany, daughter of David Rockefeller and the Synergos Institute Chair, and Rockefeller’s grandson, Michael Quattrone

• 2010 - "Can Philanthropy Change the World?": Matthew Bishop, the US Business Editor and New York Bureau Chief of The Economist and Luc Tayart de Borms, Managing Director at the King Baudouin Foundation in Belgium

• 2009 - "Creating Accessible Societies": Institutional Development Consultant of Perkins School for the Blind, Dr. Aubrey Webson and Senior Operations Officer at the World Bank, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo

• 2008 - “Making a Difference through Grant Programs”: Global Fund for Women President and CEO Ms. Kavita Ramdas and Honorary President of CIVICUS (World Alliance for Citizen Participation) Dr. Kumi Naidoo

• 2007 - “Global Perspectives on the Changing Role of Foundations”: Former Senior Vice President of the Ford Foundation, Barry D. Gaberman and German Marshall Fund President Craig Kennedy