In 2021, the programme kickstarted a new phase, with continued support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and in partnership with Philanthropy Age. Using a multi-pronged approach, the Circle project has developed two network streams: one comprising Individual Philanthropic Donors and the other comprising Corporate Institutional Donors.

Through the establishment of a robust community, the Governance in Philanthropy programme works to deepen our engagement with the Circle network through the provision of bespoke tools, convenings and trainings featuring international and regional thought leaders and subject matter experts and partners to support the development of strategic plans for our donors’ philanthropic investments.

Three years later, we are hosting this forum to recognize, reflect upon, and celebrate the successes and learning experiences we have had over the course of the Circle project this far. The forum will convene stakeholders we have engaged since the inception of the Circle network and partners we have made along the way.