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What if … philanthropy jumpstarts a new digital currency for ecological regeneration? Investing in ecology and longevity by new means

What if … a network of philanthropic organisations join forces to turn capital into capability against climate breakdown? Combining previous concepts from war bonds and digital currencies could be the most comprehensive move for philanthropy this century – following the science whilst leading the way for policy makers and society.

The team, Evens Foundation

Opinions - 29 April 2022

Difference Day

At this point in the history of Europe, it is more important than ever that we can rely on journalists to tell the stories we need to hear, to reveal the truths behind the crises we are facing – from war to environmental collapse.

Sheetal Vyas

Founding Executive Director, International Fund for Public Interest Media

Opinions - 29 April 2022

Preventing media extinction – next steps from the International Fund for Public Interest Media

As we mark World Press Freedom Day, Sheetal Vyas, outlines progress in creating a major new global fund designed to scale up an effective response and how philanthropy provides an essential part of ensuring its success.

Katja Fausser

Programme Director of EUSTORY, Körber-Stiftung

Gabriele Woidelko

Head of the History and Politics Department, Körber-Stiftung

Opinions - 28 April 2022

History at War

When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, and thus started the first full-fledged war against an independent nation state in Europe since the end of WWII, another war had already been going on for a long time.

Delphine Moralis

Incoming CEO, Philea

Opinions - 4 April 2022

Two years on, still not making drama out of crises

How do we make lessons from the past two years be part of a sustainable reset, a roadmap to recovery for something healthier, more equal, and more inclusive?

Isabelle Schwarz

Head of Public Policy, European Cultural Foundation

Opinions - 4 April 2022

War in Europe: What can philanthropy do?

When it comes to war in Europe, what can philanthropy do? The short answer is: quite a lot.

Ignacio Packer

Executive Director, International Council of Voluntary Agencies - ICVA

Opinions - 1 April 2022

Join the dots and fill the gaps

Six key priorities on working in response to the Ukrainian crisis, shaped by and accountable to crisis-affected populations.

Annegret Wulff

Managing Director, MitOst

Opinions - 31 March 2022

The Role of Philanthropy in Crises

In this darkest time of war, we feel a strong call to help and support, to #standwithukraine. This war is an attack of the Russian army on Ukraine. And this…

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What if … philanthropy jumpstarts a new digital currency for ecological regeneration? Investing in ecology and longevity by new means

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