ERNOP Safe Spaces for Philanthropy 2025: Connecting Academia and Practice

ERNOP, in collaboration with Philea, will host “Safe Spaces for Philanthropy 2025” on 24 September in Heidelberg, Germany, to provide in-depth exchanges and sessions between academia and philanthropy professionals.

In a time when academic and philanthropic freedom face increasing pressure, the need for safe spaces – where open, honest, and trust-based exchanges can take place has never been more essential. Safe Spaces for Philanthropy provides an environment where practitioners, academics, and policymakers can engage in meaningful discussions, free from bias, conflict, or external constraints. This initiative is not just about dialogue; it is about creating a foundation for learning, reflection, and actionable change in the philanthropic sector and to address topics that sometimes create intense debates.

This initiative is designed to create a trusted environment where participants can engage in open, constructive dialogue on key themes that shape the philanthropic sector.