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Philea publishes “Journalism and Media Funding in Europe”

Created by the Journalism Funders Forum, the new report offers a snapshot of how philanthropic organisations are funding journalism and media in Europe.
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Applications open for the Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe 2026

The Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe is an intensive peer-led learning and exchange programme for philanthropy professionals from China and Europe, taking place in Shanghai on 13-20 September
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Registration is now closed for the Philea Forum 2026

The Philea Forum 2026 “Philanthropy for People and Planet” takes place in Copenhagen from 18-21 May, hosted by a group of Danish foundations.
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Philea nurtures a diverse and inclusive ecosystem of foundations, philanthropic organisations and networks working for the common good. We help our members to get inspired, act together and achieve greater impact by sharing data and knowledge, exchanging best practices, connecting around common themes, engaging in policy work, and more.

Cross-cutting Themes

Climate and Environment

The impact of environmental crises, like climate change and biodiversity loss, are being felt by people in every part of the world. It impacts our health, our jobs, our education, the food we eat, the places we live.

Democracy

Democracies across the world have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years ‒ from narrowing civic space, to curtailment of freedom and equality, to the spread of misinformation.

Equality

Philea members have pointed to striving for equality as an urgent issue that must be addressed by philanthropy now and in the coming years. Rising economic inequality has exacerbated virtually all of the problems philanthropy works on.

Latest Insights

Analysis – 23 March 2026

What Philea’s 2025 information requests reveal about the sector’s needs

Philea’s knowledge work aspires to help philanthropic organisations make informed decisions through evidence, comparative insight and connection. In 2025, the questions our members and partners brought to our research…

Senior Knowledge Development Manager, Philea

Opinions – 17 March 2026

Truth protects freedom – Why democracy depends on independent journalism

Why the Journalism Funders Forum’s latest snapshot should push philanthropy from shared concern to shared responsibility.

News – 16 March 2026

Philea publishes “Journalism and Media Funding in Europe”

Philea, through the Journalism Funders Forum, has published “Journalism and Media Funding in Europe”, a new report offering a snapshot of how philanthropic organisations are funding journalism and…

Community & Program Manager, Belgian Federation of Philanthropic Foundations

Opinions – 16 March 2026

In a world that demands everything from us, we need to build more space

As the pressures on our societies intensify, philanthropy can’t afford to keep young people at the margins—and young people can’t afford to see philanthropy as distant or outdated: building bridges between Gen Z and foundations, especially within governance and strategic decision-making, is beneficial and necessary for both.

News – 13 March 2026

New Civil Society Platform announced at EESC Civil Society Week

During the EESC Civil Society Week, the European Commission, Fundamental Rights Agency, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and civil society actors announced their collaboration to set up a…

Professor, Bielefeld University

Professor, Copenhagen Business School (CBS)

Opinions – 12 March 2026

Foundations can do more than philanthropy

European philanthropy is usually associated with grantmaking, advocacy and social innovation. Yet some of Europe’s most influential foundations shape society in a different and less visible way: through ownership. Enterprise…

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Children and Youth Network – Understanding Youth Mental Health: What’s at Stake and How Philanthropy Can Address its Intersecting Challenges

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