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Closing the education disadvantage

A special edition of the programme explores how to close the education disadvantage gap in the UK. The system fails many young people, with the gap in outcomes between richest and poorest deeply entrenched and even widening in certain regions. Joining us to explain how they’re addressing the challenge, and why collaboration is critical in driving enduring change, are five very special guests: Steve Rotheram, metro mayor of the Liverpool City Region; Sarah Payne, UK Head of Social Impact and Philanthropy at UBS; Graeme Duncan, CEO of Right to Succeed; Justine Molyneaux, CEO of Involve Northwest; and Steve Morgan, founder of housebuilder Redrow, philanthropist and chair of his eponymous foundation.

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Closing the education disadvantage gap

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The system fails many young people, with the gap in outcomes between richest and poorest deeply entrenched and even widening in certain regions. Joining us to explain how they’re addressing the challenge, and why collaboration is critical in driving enduring change, are five very special guests: Steve Rotheram, metro mayor of the Liverpool City Region; Sarah Payne, UK Head of Social Impact and Philanthropy at UBS; Graeme Duncan, CEO of Right to Succeed; Justine Molyneaux, CEO of Involve Northwest; and Steve Morgan, founder of housebuilder Redrow, philanthropist and chair of his eponymous foundation.

Getting catalytic with your philanthropy

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In the past decade, blended finance has mobilised more than USD 200bn (Euro 188bn) in capital toward sustainable development in developing countries. Dhun Davar, head of social finance at the UBS Optimus Foundation, joins us to explain how this helps funding reach high-impact social and environmental projects that might otherwise be overlooked by mainstream markets.

How can you maximize your impact?

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With the season of giving in full swing, we take a timely look at the space with UBS Head of Social Impact & Philanthropy, Tom Hall. Tom explains what exactly his team means by “making an impact” and how collaboration amplifies successful outcomes.

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Faith and Philanthropy: Orphan Care in Islam and Impactful Philanthropic solutions to consider

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In Islam, there is a great emphasis on and many benefits associated with caring for orphans. In this episode, Sarah Veilex, UBS Optimus Foundation Program Director, shares some eye opening realities of children living in institutions, including the fact that 80 percent of children in orphanages have a living parent. Learn about the detrimental effects these institutions can have on children, as well as alternate solutions to be impactful with your charitable giving in this area.

Faith and Philanthropy: Zakat Programs and Muso: Lowering under-five mortality through proactive care in Mali

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Join Safia Dandia, Associate Director on the Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services team, in a discussion with CEO Dr. Ari Johnson and Mali Country Director, Dr. Djoume Diakite, as they tell the founding story of Muso, The UBS Optimus Foundation’s newest Zakat-eligible program focused on ending the child and maternal mortality crisis and delivering universal health coverage at scale. Muso has a unique proactive care model, documenting rapid health improvements in the communities it serves. Tune in as we explore more about Muso’s impactful work in Mali.

Faith and Philanthropy: The charitable emphasis in Ramadan, Eid and beyond

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In this episode, Imam Khalid Latif, Executive Director and Chaplain for the Islamic Center of New York University, discusses the charitable emphasis in Ramadan and Eid, the importance of the last 10 days of Ramadan, and how to strengthen your connection to your faith and spirituality through philanthropy and helping others in this month and beyond.