Nils Luyten Programme Manager – Democracy Collaborations, Philea Opinions - 17 October 2025 Is Europe shifting the burden? Is the EU’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 sufficiently addressing ‘unmet needs’?
Matthias Scheffelmeier Co-Founder and Managing Director of ChangemakerXchange Opinions - 16 October 2025 Philos – Anthropos: The love for humankind During a keynote at the Philea Forum in Lisbon, I shared the story of Alwaleed, a young entrepreneur and activist. He dedicated his life to building a peaceful and prosperous Sudan at a time when the region is experiencing one of the largest humanitarian crises ever recorded, and shamefully neglected, with over 30 million people in urgent need. In April this year Alwaleed got abducted, tortured and killed by the Rapid Support Forces.
Virginia Carcedo Secretary General, Fundación ONCE & Inserta Empleo Opinions - 14 October 2025 No equality without inclusion: A personal call to European philanthropy Disability inclusion remains Europe’s overlooked equality frontier; philanthropies must embed disabled people throughout strategy, staffing and governance to honour the continent’s social justice promise.
Mall Hellam Director, Open Estonia Foundation Opinions - 9 October 2025 Beyond charity: How philanthropy can drive equality and systemic change What role can philanthropy play in strengthening democracy and equality? How can it move beyond funding projects to tackle deeper challenges like polarisation, inequality and erosion of trust?
Asif Afridi Chief Executive, Barrow Cadbury Trust Opinions - 7 October 2025 Power, equality and inclusion in philanthropy Funders can’t just hand out money and hope for the best. We need real partnerships - especially with those experiencing and tackling inequality every day. But how do we build those partnerships in a way that feels fair?
Delphine Moralis Chief Executive Officer, Philea Opinions - 29 September 2025 Five years at Philea (and learning every day) It’s been, to the day, exactly five years since I joined the world of philanthropy. I had, until then, only courted the sector from behind a veil, as a grantee of philanthropic foundations who had generously supported my work in protecting children and their rights.
Liisa Suvikumpu CEO, Association of Finnish Foundations Opinions - 26 September 2025 Equality in philanthropy: From principles to practice Who truly finds your foundation relevant? Equality is not abstract; it is daily practice. Foundations that embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthen both their societal impact and their legitimacy.
Adriana Craciun Senior Adviser for Organisational Strengthening and Effectiveness, Oak Foundation Opinions - 10 September 2025 From dictatorship to democracy: Why equity-based governance is the future A personal journey I was born under a dictatorship in Romania. My childhood was shaped by two hours of state-controlled television a day, newspapers filled with propaganda, and whispered warnings…
Phoebe So Former Co-lead, Fenomenal Funds Shama Dossa Former Co-lead, Fenomenal Funds Opinions - 4 September 2025 What happens when you fund the funders: Surprising lessons When we first stepped into our roles at Fenomenal Funds, a feminist funder collaborative supporting women’s funds, we entered with curiosity and uncertainty. Phoebe’s background in feminist programming, research, and…
Oonagh B. Breen Professor, Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin Opinions - 2 September 2025 Sectoral data on the Irish philanthropy sector: The state of play Ireland is at an interesting moment in the development of its philanthropic sector. For the first time in the history of the State, there is a National Policy on Philanthropy…
Ricardo Garcia Secretary General, Centro Português de Fundações Opinions - 28 August 2025 The Portuguese Golden Visa for culture and the role of foundations Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has long been a gateway for non-EU investors to gain residency through strategic financial contributions. Over time, this programme has cultivated a distinct “Golden Visa culture,”…
Albert Cevallos Co-lead, Activist Intelligence, CANVAS Breza Race Maksimovic Co-lead, Activist Intelligence, CANVAS Opinions - 21 August 2025 From the sidelines to the frontlines: Why philanthropy must equip activists for the age of AI Foundations have long championed human rights, justice and democracy. Now is the time to extend that leadership into the age of AI. The need is urgent. The risks are real. And the potential - for both harm and radical progress - is immense.
