A master’s degree in effective philanthropy
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in philanthropy. Beyond the relatively simple questions, such as “Who should we donate to?”, the focus is now on a much deeper and more complex question: “How can we use available resources without wasting them on fragmented and disconnected initiatives?”. This change is more subtle than […]
Thanks from upper TCV 2025
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Turning conflict into opportunity
How many times have we found ourselves facing a conflict—big or small—and wondered: is it really necessary? Is it useful? Can I handle it positively, without letting it turn into an insurmountable obstacle? Conflict is an inevitable part of our relationships, a moment when our needs and perspectives clash with those of others. We often […]
Generosity in Buddhism: the gift that transforms
In September 2025, as Wisedāna Foundation we had the privilege of meeting Geshe Tenzin Tenphel at the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute (ILTK) in Pomaia, one of the most important Buddhist centers in Italy and Europe. Founded in 1977 by Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, ILTK is affiliated with the international network Foundation for […]
Systemic change begins with listening
Everything that exists is interconnected. This is the reality we witness every day: no living being exists alone, no phenomenon stands apart. To recognize interconnection is to acknowledge that our lives are interwoven with those of others, with communities, with ecosystems. From this awareness comes compassion—the ability to recognize the difficulties of others as our […]
From emergency to systemic change in Myanmar
In the weeks following the violent earthquake in Myanmar, a familiar narrative has resurfaced among those working in international cooperation: the idea that emergency interventions are episodic, costly and driven by emotion. A detour, in short, that distracts from the real path: systemic change. But what if we flipped that narrative? What if, at times, […]
Our meeting with the Dalai Lama – Part II
We wait for him in the prayer hall of Gyudmed Monastery, seated in silence, with our hearts beating faster with every passing minute. The atmosphere changes suddenly: a deep silence descends, as if everyone were holding their breath. It’s like a wave spreading out and passing through us. He is coming. We sense it even […]
Our meeting with the Dalai Lama – Part I
At the end of January 2025, I receive a message from Enrica Lobina, the General Director of Wisedāna Foundation: «I need to talk to you, can we arrange a video call this afternoon?» I immediately assume there’s some bad news or an issue to solve: professional bias. When we finally find ourselves face to face […]
Philanthropy as a response to today’s social challenges
Recent moves by the President of the United States to dismantle USAID, the world’s leading agency for international cooperation and development, are prompting deep reflection on the role of philanthropy in society. Philanthropy can be a powerful driver of change, not only social and economic, but also cultural and spiritual. When it is practiced with […]
How philanthropy is changing in 2025
Philanthropy is undergoing a profound transformation, one in which giving becomes a conscious act of participation and commitment that extends far beyond a financial transaction. The recent report 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2025 by Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy offers a detailed look at the evolving forces reshaping this field. It highlights how […]