From emergency to systemic change in Myanmar
From emergency to systemic change:a conscious response to the earthquake 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 […]
Our meeting with the Dalai Lama – Part II
In the presence of an Ocean of Wisdom – 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 […]
Our meeting with the Dalai Lama – Part I
In the presence of an Ocean of Wisdom – 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 […]
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 […]
Introducing Wisedāna Foundation
It is with great joy that I introduce you to the philanthropic foundation established in 2023 by the Italian Buddhist Union.
