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Opinions - 23 September 2026

Why joy is the resistance philanthropy needs right now

Over a decade of supporting women from the global majority, GirlDreamer's co-founders have found that joy and radical optimism, something often overlooked in philanthropy, can be one of the most effective ways to keep organising sustainably in a hostile political climate.

Tobias Bürger

Senior Project Manager Bildung und Next Generation, Bertelsmann Stiftung

Matthias Scheffelmeier

Co-Founder and Managing Director, ChangemakerXchange and The Possibilists

Opinions - 17 September 2026

Concerned about today, hopeful about 2040: Young changemakers on Europe’s economy

Young changemakers are worried about where Europe’s economy is heading over the next decade. Yet when asked to look further ahead, to 2040, they envision an economy that is more sustainable, inclusive and measured by more than GDP.

Antonio Zappulla

CEO, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Opinions - 15 September 2026

The crisis behind the crises: why protecting access to information belongs in every funder’s strategy

Information integrity is not one crisis among many, but the foundation on which every other societal challenge rests. On International Day of Democracy, here’s how philanthropy can help.

Geoff Mulgan

Professor, University College London and Co-founder, The Institutional Architecture Lab

Juha Leppanen

Chair of the Board, Demos Helsinki and Co-founder, The Institutional Architecture Lab

Opinions - 9 September 2026

Philanthropy cannot solve poverty alone, but it can change the conditions that allow poverty to persist

Poverty and social exclusion are everyday realities for children and families across Europe despite sustained economic growth in many Member States. As the European Commission prepares to announce a…

Laurence Lepetit

Chief Executive, France Générosités and Vice-President, European Fundraising Association

Opinions - 28 August 2026

What France’s Senate report on private philanthropy funding means for Europe

The commission was launched in response to concern over coordinated, ideologically driven funding strategies operating under the guise of philanthropy, most notably a network of foundations linked to a French businessman openly promoting a right-wing and far-right political agenda.

Hannah Omokhaye

Founder, EcoSmart Club

Opinions - 25 August 2026

Who gets to shape the future? Youth, trust and Africa’s just transition

A just transition requires more than funding. It requires trust, shared power, and meaningful investment in the agency, leadership, and capabilities of Africa’s youth and communities.

Jack Maycock

Associate Director, Shape History

Opinions - 4 August 2026

Challenging FIFA can be global philanthropy’s biggest win

FIFA has finally overplayed its hand. Following the Qatar World Cup in 2022, the institution appeared entirely invincible, confident that on-pitch spectacle would indefinitely shield it from accountability. That…

Nataliya Novakova

Executive Director, Civil Society Forum

Opinions - 9 July 2026

Beyond resilience – What comes next?

What if we dared to design a future where civil society is widely recognised and supported by multiple stakeholders: philanthropy, states, businesses and individuals?

Teresa Ngigi

MHPSS Advisor, SOS Children’s Villages International

Opinions - 7 July 2026

Youth mental health matters: Why it’s urgent and what philanthropists can do

The question is no longer whether to invest in youth mental health, but how to invest more effectively. Youth mental health is foundational to resilient societies. When addressed early and strategically, it improves life trajectories, strengthens families and communities and reduces long-term social and economic costs.

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Opinions

Why joy is the resistance philanthropy needs right now

Concerned about today, hopeful about 2040: Young changemakers on Europe’s economy

The crisis behind the crises: why protecting access to information belongs in every funder’s strategy

The trouble with our institutions – should philanthropy play a role?

Beyond the myth of big philanthropy

Philanthropy is not defined only by resources but by relationships

Philanthropy cannot solve poverty alone, but it can change the conditions that allow poverty to persist

What France’s Senate report on private philanthropy funding means for Europe

Who gets to shape the future? Youth, trust and Africa’s just transition

Challenging FIFA can be global philanthropy’s biggest win

Beyond resilience – What comes next?

Youth mental health matters: Why it’s urgent and what philanthropists can do