Philantropics

As a Brazilian social scientist, researcher, and entrepreneur based in the UAE, I bring a Global South perspective and 20 years of cross-sector experience in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and now the Middle East. My background in Global Politics (LSE) and Development Studies (ISS – Erasmus University Rotterdam), along with my doctoral research on scaling social enterprises in the Global South, informs a systems-oriented and critical approach to philanthropy. I am particularly committed to strengthening South–South collaboration and ensuring that philanthropic capital supports locally led solutions with long-term transformative potential. In 2024 I Co-Founded of Philantropics, a Dubai-based strategic philanthropy advisory that supports philanthropists and purpose-driven investors in designing intentional giving journeys and connecting with high-impact organizations across the Global South, with a special focus on Latin America and Southern Africa. Philantropics' services range from cause mapping and partner vetting to Theory of Change development, impact measurement frameworks, and long-term strategic planning. We also support donors in structuring governance models, learning journeys, and collaborative platforms that strengthen alignment between values, strategy, and impact. Our mission is to foster a culture of strategic giving that moves beyond charity or transactional donations toward trust-based, informed, and context-sensitive philanthropy. We aim to amplify innovative solutions emerging from the Global South while building transparency and confidence for donors and long-term institutional sustainability for organizations doing transformative work on the ground. We believe that scaling impact requires more than capital; it requires networks, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of local ecosystems. By bridging philanthropists, practitioners, and knowledge platforms across regions, Philantropics aims to contribute to a more connected, learning-oriented global philanthropy ecosystem. Our vision is a world where philanthropy strengthens systems, supports community-led solutions, catalyzing sustainable social and environmental transformation.