In 2007 Tony Blair stepped down as Prime Minister, but his surging momentum's shown no signs of slowing. Alongside his role as a Middle East peace envoy, Blair's channelled his energy into philanthropy, establishing three charities. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation provides the practical support required to counter and prevent religious conflict and extremism in order to promote an open-minded and stable society. In a highly complex area of geopolitics that is becoming increasingly urgent, there is simply no shortcut to understanding religion in the world. TBFF works with current and future leaders, and the next generation, to empower people with the knowledge and skills to learn from, and live alongside, people of all faiths and none to secure more peaceful societies in the future.

However, his most ambitious project is the Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative. Launched in 2008, the foundation operates in six African countries - Sierra Leone, Rwanda Liberia, Guinea, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Senegal - where teams work alongside government bodies to bridge the gap between African leaders' visions for a better future and their government's ability to implement it.

On winning Philanthropist of year, Blair says, "I would like to dedicate this award to the people that work with and for my organisations. I feel the pulse of progress beating a little harder."

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