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New York City is no stranger to Der Ring des Nibelungen, Richard’s Wagner’s epic operatic exploration of power, love, an...
06/16/2026

New York City is no stranger to Der Ring des Nibelungen, Richard’s Wagner’s epic operatic exploration of power, love, and fate. Some eight performances of the opera cycle have been staged at the Metropolitan Opera.

🎶 But now, thanks to the gift of arts consultant and philanthropist Thurmond Smithgall and the artistic resources of the Opernhaus Zürich, New York audiences will experience something new: a concert performance of the Ring cycle at Carnegie Hall.

📖 Read the full story at https://myriadusa.org/a-historic-new-york-debut-zurich-opera-house-reimagines-wagner-at-carnegie-hall/

06/15/2026

“I think we all have a tremendous opportunity to think about how to solve problems in a way that uses an ecosystem lens to solve all these issues around the fragility of organizations, the fragility of intermediaries, and the fragility of the entire impact ecosystem,” Dedo Baranshamaje, Interim Executive Director, Segal Family Foundation.

Missed our recent webinar? 🎥 Watch the recording and read the highlights→ https://myriadusa.org/philanthropic-deserts-in-west-and-francophone-africa-a-conversation-with-gates-foundation-and-segal-family-foundation/

As part of Myriad USA’s international giving webinar series, we were joined by the Gates Foundation and Segal Family Foundation, two of the few philanthropic institutions in West and Francophone Africa, for a candid, in-depth conversation about why they are investing in this region and what it takes to give effectively, including navigating language and culture, building trust with key partners, and structuring philanthropic capital for lasting impact.

African‑led organizations, driven by leaders closest to the challenges they address, remain chronically underfunded. They receive less than 2% of global philanthropic funding, with most funding directed to East Africa, leaving West and Francophone Africa as philanthropic deserts.

The session also featured:
Moderator: Kady Sylla, Director, Africa & Middle East, Myriad USA
Speaker: Niloufer Memon, Deputy Director, Gender Equality, Gates Foundation

Don't miss the chance to join us on Wednesday, July 1 for a free webinar focusing on how your organization can leverage ...
06/11/2026

Don't miss the chance to join us on Wednesday, July 1 for a free webinar focusing on how your organization can leverage strategic communications to build donor trust and credibility with U.S. audiences while maintaining authenticity and fostering lasting donor relationships. 🔗 Register to join us live at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dJs25JbERKGgDuXKCdXQXw #/registration

In this session, you will:
✔️ Learn how to draft compelling narratives that bridge geographic and cultural distance, using language, imagery, and proof points that resonate with U.S. donors.
✔️ Discover strategies to avoid common storytelling pitfalls—from savior narratives to abstract impact claims—and instead build authentic credibility without a physical U.S. presence.
✔️ Explore how to communicate organizational goals with transparency and nuance, balancing ambitious vision with honest assessments of capacity, context, and data.
✔️ Gain practical approaches for discussing both successes and setbacks with donors and boards in ways that build trust rather than damage credibility.

You will hear from:
Moderator: Hope (Arcuri) Armanus, Director of Marketing & Communications, Changent; Founder, Conscious Comms Collective
Speaker: Kylie Augustine, Senior Director, Fundraising Content Strategy, ASPCA
Speaker: Sade Dozan, CAP®, CFRE, CAP®, CFRE, Vice President of Advancement, Borealis Philanthropy; Founder, Melanate.

Closed captioning with translation will be available. Can't join live? Register to receive the full session recording at https://lnkd.in/eGtr-2g5

This webinar is free and open to the public, so feel free to share this invitation with others who might be interested.

We look forward to seeing you there!

As conflict continues to devastate Sudan’s healthcare system, Nubia Health is building a model of care rooted in dignity...
06/09/2026

As conflict continues to devastate Sudan’s healthcare system, Nubia Health is building a model of care rooted in dignity, resilience, and community leadership. Based in Wadi Halfa, now a critical refuge for families displaced by war, the organization is delivering lifesaving maternal and child healthcare where traditional systems have collapsed.

Through proactive door-to-door outreach, trained community health workers identify vulnerable patients early, provide in-home treatment, and connect families to rapid-access clinical care. This approach is not only saving lives today, but also creating the foundation for a stronger, locally led health system for the future.

Beyond immediate care, Nubia Health is investing in long-term impact through training, research, and education programs that empower healthcare workers across Sudan to lead community-based solutions. In one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian crises, Nubia Health demonstrates how locally driven healthcare can restore access, trust, and hope for entire communities.

To support their work through their American Friends Fund at Myriad USA, visit https://www.every.org/nubia-health-center-sd

06/08/2026

“The Gates giving strategy is anchored in the belief that we should do what we are best positioned to do and partner on the rest,” said Niloufer Memon, Deputy Director of Gender Equality at the Gates Foundation.

African‑led organizations, driven by leaders closest to the challenges they address, remain chronically underfunded. They receive less than 2% of global philanthropic funding, with most funding directed to East Africa, leaving West and Francophone Africa as philanthropic deserts.

Yet, the region is not empty but rich in local innovation, leadership, and solutions.

🎤 In this conversation moderated by Kady Sylla, Director, Africa & Middle East, Myriad USA, alongside Dedo N. Baranshamaje, Interim Executive Director, Segal Family Foundation, and Niloufer Memon, Deputy Director, Gender Equality, Gates Foundation, we explore what it really takes to give effectively, including navigating language and culture, building trust with key partners, and structuring philanthropic capital for lasting impact.

🎥 Watch the recording and read the highlights→ https://myriadusa.org/philanthropic-deserts-in-west-and-francophone-africa-a-conversation-with-gates-foundation-and-segal-family-foundation/

Headquartered in London, The Orwell Foundation advances truth and free expression by promoting George Orwell’s values of...
06/04/2026

Headquartered in London, The Orwell Foundation advances truth and free expression by promoting George Orwell’s values of integrity, bravery, and fidelity to truth. Through the prestigious Orwell Prizes as well as its public events and exhibitions, the Foundation elevates rigorous journalism and bold storytelling, while equipping young people with critical thinking and writing skills to strengthen informed public debate.

The Orwell Prizes have become some of the most prestigious honors in the English-speaking world, spotlighting writers and journalists whose work shapes public understanding and accountability.

The Foundation’s impact extends into education and civic engagement. Through the Orwell Youth Prize and fellowship programs, young people are encouraged to think critically, write clearly, and engage thoughtfully with complex social and political issues.

Its exhibitions, lectures, and public programs, including “Orwell & Truth” at New York University, continue to bring Orwell’s warnings about propaganda, distorted language, and assaults on truth to new global audiences.

Support their mission to bring to life George Orwell’s vision of a decent society where thought is free, truth is valued and brave writing is celebrated by contributing to their American Friends Fund at Myriad USA: https://www.every.org/orwellfoundation

For many countries, it’s a familiar problem: shrinking government funding that has left arts, cultural, and educational ...
06/02/2026

For many countries, it’s a familiar problem: shrinking government funding that has left arts, cultural, and educational institutions struggling. For Japan, the challenge is no less daunting. However, leading institutions such as the Tokyo National Museum and Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai) are now taking steps to harness the private funding needed to support the country’s vibrant cultural life.

Our latest blog explores what this transition looks like and what it means for the future of Japan’s arts and culture sector.

🔗 Read the full story: https://myriadusa.org/opening-the-door-to-giving-how-japans-cultural-sector-is-adapting-to-a-new-funding-era/

Photo credit: Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo National Museum IR

Founded in Nairobi, Kenya, Akili Dada is breaking down barriers by equipping girls and young women from rural and low-in...
05/29/2026

Founded in Nairobi, Kenya, Akili Dada is breaking down barriers by equipping girls and young women from rural and low-income communities with the tools they need to lead. Through innovative programs in education, mentorship, and leadership development, Akili Dada’s award-winning Leadership Incubator provides scholarships, wrap-around support, and hands-on learning—helping thousands become changemakers across Kenya and East Africa.

From launching the Washa Economic Empowerment Initiative to the Manyatta Homeschooling Program, Akili Dada is cultivating the next generation of leaders. Its alumnae are activists and entrepreneurs who are shaping grassroots movements, civil society organizations, and public service.

Impact:
✔️Mentored over 2,575 young women and girls
✔️Trained 457 entrepreneurs
✔️Awarded 268 scholarships
✔️Reached 40,000 community members

Looking forward, Akili Dada is scaling its impact: expanding digital literacy and STEM opportunities and building cross-border advocacy networks.

Akili Dada shows that when girls and young women are empowered, they drive lasting change in their communities and beyond. Support this mission by contributing to its American Friends Fund at Myriad USA: https://www.every.org/akili-dada

Join Myriad USA on Wednesday, July 1 for a free webinar exploring how your organization can leverage strategic communica...
05/27/2026

Join Myriad USA on Wednesday, July 1 for a free webinar exploring how your organization can leverage strategic communications to build donor trust and credibility with U.S. audiences while maintaining authenticity and fostering lasting donor relationships. 🔗 Register to join us live at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dJs25JbERKGgDuXKCdXQXw #/registration

In this session, you will:
✔️ Learn how to draft compelling narratives that bridge geographic and cultural distance, using language, imagery, and proof points that resonate with U.S. donors.
✔️ Discover strategies to avoid common storytelling pitfalls—from savior narratives to abstract impact claims—and instead build authentic credibility without a physical U.S. presence.
✔️ Explore how to communicate organizational goals with transparency and nuance, balancing ambitious vision with honest assessments of capacity, context, and data.
✔️ Gain practical approaches for discussing both successes and setbacks with donors and boards in ways that build trust rather than damage credibility.

You will hear from:
Moderator: Hope (Arcuri) Armanus, Director of Marketing & Communications, Changent; Founder, Conscious Comms Collective
Speaker: Kylie Augustine, Senior Director, Fundraising Content Strategy, ASPCA
Speaker: Sade Dozan, CAP®, CFRE, Vice President of Advancement, Borealis Philanthropy; Founder, Melanate.

Closed captioning with translation will be available. Can't join live? Register to receive the full session recording at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dJs25JbERKGgDuXKCdXQXw #/registration

This webinar is free and open to the public, so feel free to share this invitation with others who might be interested.

We look forward to seeing you there!

New York City is no stranger to Der Ring des Nibelungen, Richard’s Wagner’s epic operatic exploration of power, love, an...
05/27/2026

New York City is no stranger to Der Ring des Nibelungen, Richard’s Wagner’s epic operatic exploration of power, love, and fate. Some eight performances of the opera cycle have been staged at the Metropolitan Opera.

But now, thanks to the gift of arts consultant and philanthropist Thurmond Smithgall and the artistic resources of the Zurich Opera House, New York audiences will experience something new: a concert performance of the Ring cycle at Carnegie Hall.

As a long-time Wagner enthusiast and member of the Bayreuth Festival’s board of trustees, founded to perform Wagner’s operas, he was naturally intrigued by Zurich Opera House’s plan to perform the Ring in New York.

“I was struck the first time I heard Wagner as a young clarinetist at the age of 12,” Smithgall explains. “Even though I didn’t understand its complexity, there was something very profound about it.”

📖 Read the full story at https://myriadusa.org/a-historic-new-york-debut-zurich-opera-house-reimagines-wagner-at-carnegie-hall/

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