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News - 15 January 2021

Portuguese Presidency priorities: what’s in it for philanthropy?

European Council President, Charles Michel, and Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa, meet in Libson in January at the start of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council. CREDIT: ANTÓNIO…

News - 12 January 2021

Power of youth in the community

The European Foundation for Philanthropy and Social Development, in cooperation with the National Foundation for Civil Society Development and with the support of the US Embassy, successfully conducted…

News - 17 December 2020

Thanks and best wishes to Maria Orejas who leaves the EFC for an exciting new venture

After 11 amazing years at the EFC our Policy and Programmes Director Maria Orejas-Chantelot is taking up an exciting new challenge and as a result will leave the EFC at…

News - 17 December 2020

Europhilantopics 2020: Challenging times – How can philanthropy stay ahead of the curve?

The twin global crises of COVID-19 and the climate emergency topped the agenda at the EFC’s annual Europhilantopics meeting, which brought together philanthropy representatives from EFC member organisations and policymakers…

News - 17 December 2020

“Giving civil society the right response” – new report by the Charities Aid Foundation

Seen from today, the COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay for quite some time. In recent months, the relationship between governments and civil society has evolved quite a lot under…

News - 17 December 2020

“Giving civil society the right response” – New report by the Charities Aid Foundation

Seen from today, the COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay for quite some time. In recent months, the relationship between governments and civil society has evolved quite a lot…

News - 16 December 2020

“I want to see an inclusive society in which foundations play a strong role”

"I would like to live to see a time when female leaders don't need to explain their presence anymore as an indicator of change, that it is just a natural thing,” says Kirsten Hommelhoff, the Secretary General of the Association of German Foundations.

News - 16 December 2020

End of year video message and interview with Angel Font and Delphine Moralis

EFC Chair Angel Font and Chief Executive Delphine Moralis gave their thoughts on what has been a challenging but watershed year for philanthropy and the EFC, and look ahead to…

News - 16 December 2020

Dafne and EFC launch new edition of foundation law country profiles

Philanthropy Advocacy, the joint Dafne and EFC initiative, has launched the 5th edition of the “The Legal Environment for Philanthropy in Europe”. This mapping consists of country profiles detailing the…

News - 14 December 2020

A warm EFC welcome to our newest members!

The EFC welcomes its latest members and affiliates to its worldwide network of philanthropic organisations! To find out more on EFC membership and what it can provide visit …

News - 14 December 2020

Rule of Law compromise unlocks €1.8 trillion

EU leaders gather at the European Council summit on 10th DecemberPhoto Credit: Dario PIGNATELLI | © European Union 2020 – Source: European Council by Hanna Hanses At…

News - 14 December 2020

Where are the European philanthropists?

Isabelle Schwarz (European Cultural Foundation) shares the findings from the recent study, Imagine Philanthropy for Europe, and discusses the lack of philanthropy with a European purpose.

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