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News - 21 June 2022

European civil society calls for EU Strategy for Civil Society in letter to Ursula von der Leyen

Led and supported by Civil Society Europe and the European Civic Forum, more than 300 civil society organisations (CSOs), including Philea, have…

News - 16 June 2022

Philea mourns the passing of Sophie Lauwers, Bozar’s CEO and force of nature

It is with deep sadness that Philea learned the terrible news of the passing of Sophie Lauwers, the inspiring and visionary CEO of Bozar.

News - 15 June 2022

TÜSEV publishes “Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey” report for 2021

TÜSEV has published its “Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey” report for 2021, analysing the sector in Turkey during 2021 and providing an overview of individuals’…

News - 14 June 2022

What if funders played a stronger role in advancing racial and social justice? Questions and outcomes of the 4th edition of the “What if? Reimagining Philanthropy” event series

How can we bring more foundations on board with the idea that racism is relevant to their work, no matter their area of work? How can we reframe risk as…

News - 10 June 2022

PeaceNexus Foundation open “Environment and Peace” call for proposals

The PeaceNexus Foundation has opened an “Environment and Peace” call for proposals seeking environmental/climate change/conservation organisations that are active in fragile contexts…

News - 9 June 2022

“Philanthropy United – The Time is Now” – the highlights from the Philea Forum 2022

The Philea Forum 2022 took place on 30 May - 1 June 2022 in Barcelona, hosted by "la Caixa" Foundation, exploring "Philanthropy United - The Time is Now".

Press Release - 3 June 2022

European philanthropy community unites to address society’s interconnected and ever-growing challenges

Against the backdrop of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and with just 8 years remaining to meet the targets set by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, more than 700 philanthropy professionals gathered this week in Barcelona for the first-ever Philea Forum, “Philanthropy United – The Time Is Now,” hosted by Philea member “la Caixa” Foundation.

News - 30 May 2022

New Philea study maps the journey of Child and Youth Participation in Philanthropy

Philea’s Children and Youth Thematic Network has published a study “Child and youth participation in philanthropy ‒ Stories of transformation” mapping the journey of how…

News - 23 May 2022

Philea publishes “Future-proofing foundations for a post-Covid-19 world” covering changing practices in institutional philanthropy in Europe since the Covid-19 pandemic

Exploring the changing practices in institutional philanthropy in Europe since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the new mapping from Philea, “Future-proofing foundations for a post-Covid-19…

News - 23 May 2022

Brieuc Van Damme becomes CEO of King Baudouin Foundation

Brieuc Van Damme officially took over the helm on 1 May from Luc Tayart, who had steered the foundation as CEO for almost 30 years.

News - 20 May 2022

Conference on the Future of Europe: What’s in it for philanthropy?

If one thing has become clear during the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent Russian aggression against Ukraine, it is that there are real questions on the future of Europe. To…

Press Release - 19 May 2022

Active Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Europe Association launch the Climate + Philanthropy Compact Learning Journey

Active Philanthropy and Philea are launching an online course to equip the philanthropy sector with tools to climate-align their grantmaking, investment portfolios and operations.

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