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Making the case for philanthropy within the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP) – One year on

SEAP recognises foundations as important players in the social economy ecosystem, and Philea has a strong interest in supporting the implementation of the action plan in collaboration with Social Economy Europe (congratulations also on the 10-year anniversary of SEE of which we are a founding member) and other key stakeholders. I h

Hanna Surmatz

Head of Policy, Philea

Opinions - 13 December 2022

An enabling environment for Europe must not be taken for granted

Our message to EU policymakers is clear: Philanthropy and foundations can do better and carry out their important work more effectively if they operate in an enabling environment.

Josiane Smith

Key Programmes Lead - Philanthropy, Social Innovation Exchange

Opinions - 6 December 2022

Reclaiming resilience: Building in redundancy, complexity and diversity for systems change

Reframing resilience in the context of harmful systems What if we conceived resilience in terms of thriving, rather than merely surviving? Philanthropy is well-placed to help lift the ambitions of…

Meera Selva

Chief Executive, Internews Europe

Opinions - 30 November 2022

In times of climate crisis, we need to support local media

If a journalist’s job is to look out of the window and tell readers what is happening, disaster reporting should be easy. However, effective crisis journalism is not just about reporting on disasters. It’s also about making sure the people most directly impacted have access to the information they need on how best to find shelter, food, water and medicine. This is not easily done.

Olamide Raheem

Portfolio Manager, Impact on Urban Health, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Foundation

Bayo Adelaja

Founder, Do It Now Now

Opinions - 30 November 2022

The racial justice perspective will only add to the climate conversation

Olamide Raheem on the importance of centring voices of those most affected Over the past year, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Foundation has continued to develop its position on the climate…

Roberta Bosurgi

Chief Executive Officer, EVPA

Delphine Moralis

Chief Executive Officer, Philea

Opinions - 28 November 2022

C Summit of Two – A talk with Roberta Bosurgi & Delphine Moralis

It’s an interesting year to be a CEO – especially if you’re at the helm of an organisation supporting a sector focussed on solving, among others, social and environmental challenges.

Eva-Maria McCormack

CEO & Founder, Talking Hope

Opinions - 22 November 2022

A paradigm shift on climate change: Why COP27’s “Loss & Damage” fund matters

Sharm El-Sheikh failed in many ways, but won in one: The decision for a compensation fund represents a paradigm shift in international climate diplomacy.

Giles Ruck

Chief Executive, Foundation Scotland

Opinions - 21 November 2022

Collectively we will make the difference that’s needed

Giles Ruck, Chief Executive, Foundation Scotland, explains how he feels about the climate crisis, what gives him hope and why a collective approach, centred around community, is more important than ever.

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Making the case for philanthropy within the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP) – One year on

An enabling environment for Europe must not be taken for granted

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The racial justice perspective will only add to the climate conversation

C Summit of Two – A talk with Roberta Bosurgi & Delphine Moralis

A paradigm shift on climate change: Why COP27’s “Loss & Damage” fund matters

Collectively we will make the difference that’s needed