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News - 18 May 2026

Philea elects new Board of Directors at 2026 Annual General Assembly

Philea members elected a new Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term at today’s Annual General Assembly in Copenhagen. The new board, which represents the breadth and diversity…

Press Release - 13 May 2026

Philea releases most comprehensive report to date on environmental philanthropy in Europe

13 May 2026, Brussels, Belgium – Today marks the release of the 7th edition of Philea’s research into environmental funding by European foundations – the most comprehensive report to date on environmental philanthropy…

News - 11 May 2026

Futures School: Sandbox now accepting applications for 2026 cohort

Philea’s Futures School: Sandbox is now accepting applications for its second cohort, taking place online from 3–5 November 2026. The programme is for junior, early, and mid-career philanthropy…

News - 11 May 2026

Futures School: Leadership Journey: call for applications now open

Following a successful pilot year, Philea’s Futures School: Leadership Journey is entering its second edition, continuing to strengthen futures thinking and leadership capacity across the philanthropy sector. Applications…

News - 7 May 2026

Philea and WINGS publish “International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change: Progress Report 2”

Philea, through the European Philanthropy Coalition for Climate, and WINGS, have published “International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change: Progress Report 2”, a new report that…

News - 15 April 2026

Philea publishes “Proven Practices in Gender Mainstreaming: Foundations in Conversation”

Philea, through the Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network, has published “Proven Practices in Gender Mainstreaming: Foundations in Conversation”, a new report bringing together reflective pieces and…

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…

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…

News - 2 March 2026

Registration opens for Philea Forum 2026

Registration is now open for the Philea Forum 2026 “Philanthropy for People and Planet” in Copenhagen from 18-21 May, hosted by a group of Danish foundations.

News - 27 February 2026

Controversial Slovakian NGO Bill Declared Unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court of Slovakia ruled at the end of 2025 that the “June amendment” to the law on non-profit organisations is incompatible with the Slovak Constitution and the…

News - 23 February 2026

Philea launches Evolving Practices of International Cooperation storyboard

Philea, via the Funders International Network for Development, has launched the Evolving Practices of International Cooperation storyboard, sharing key takeaways and learnings from a two-year peer-learning journey…

News - 20 February 2026

Philea re-launches Evidence and Learning Community of Practice to strengthen MEL practice in philanthropy

Philea has given a new start to the Evidence and Learning Community of Practice, a peer-learning community bringing together foundation professionals to explore new paradigms and practices in…

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