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Program & Partnerships Manager, Roots and Wings Foundation

Programme Manager – Membership and Foresight, Philea

Opinions - 27 May 2025

It’s not about “opportunities in crisis”, it’s about survival, adaptation and realism

Vaclav Havel, the Czech dissident, playwright and president, said: “Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something is worth doing no matter…

Frank Eyhorn

Director Advisory Services, Helvetas

Opinions - 26 May 2025

Food 2.0+: Nourishing people on a warming planet

Amid constant news about political shifts and conflicts, a fundamental question affecting all of humanity is often overshadowed: How can we feed a growing global population on a planet likely to become 2°C warmer? Systemic change within food systems needs bold, catalytic investment, and when political will falls short, philanthropy must step in.

Julia Boman

Julia Boman, Partnerships Manager, Grant Evaluation, European Science Foundation

Opinions - 26 May 2025

Fighting childhood cancer together: A blueprint for cross-border philanthropy

For families affected by rare paediatric cancers like brain tumours or leukaemia, accessing the right care and research support remains a major challenge across Europe. These conditions are often under-researched,…

Alberto Francesco Anfossi

Secretary General, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

Delphine Moralis

Chief Executive, Philea

Opinions - 20 May 2025

Philanthropy’s role in ensuring a just and fair transition through the EU Cities Mission

Achieving climate-neutrality by 2030 is an ambitious goal that demands a collective effort from a wide range of stakeholders, coupled with the ability to translate these efforts into concrete actions…

Ellen Ehmke

Senior Expert Inequality, Robert Bosch Stiftung

Opinions - 23 April 2025

Investing in economic justice

To achieve the social and ecological goals that many philanthropies are committed to, economic justice is key.

Livia Piermattei

President, Fast Forward Foundation

Opinions - 22 April 2025

The hidden costs of welfare’s legacy payment systems: Why Europe must modernise now

Outdated, fragmented welfare payment systems are still the norm in many European countries, leading to delays in pension disbursements, healthcare reimbursements and social benefits.

Kim Smouter-Umans

Executive Director, ENAR Foundation

Opinions - 9 April 2025

Philanthropy’s time to shine is coming

Reflecting on the role that philanthropy can play to bolster Europe’s commitment to fight racism among its lands.

Zoia Zherelnikova

PR Manager, Philanthropy in Ukraine

Opinions - 7 April 2025

Unlocking the power of localisation: How PhilinUA bridges the gap for Ukrainian CSOs

Localisation, the practice of directing humanitarian support and decision-making to local organisations, has emerged as a critical approach for delivering effective, sustainable aid in complex environments like Ukraine. Local actors…

Sevda Kilicalp

Head of Knowledge and Learning, Philea

Jack O’Neill

Data Officer, Philea

Opinions - 17 March 2025

What we see when we apply equity lenses to AI

When philanthropic organisations work together with other stakeholders, their impact on AI governance becomes significantly more powerful.

Rana Zincir Celal

Director, Equality Impact Investing Project

Opinions - 14 March 2025

Equalising capital: Using philanthropic assets to address systemic inequalities

2024 produced an additional 204 new billionaires. Then, as if right on cue, the new US administration offered an illustrative case study of the interwoven nature of wealth, policymaking and power.

Fiona Montagud O’Curry

Director of Organisational Development, Calala Women’s Fund

Opinions - 12 March 2025

Philanthropy at a crossroads: Supporting grassroot women’s organisations or fuelling inequality?

Women’s organisations drive critical social change, yet funding for women’s rights remains alarmingly low. Meanwhile, anti-gender movements are gaining ground. The urgency of investing in grassroots women’s organisations is a key strategy for sustaining democracy and advancing social justice.

Nadège Lharaig

Senior Programme Manager, Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe

Opinions - 6 March 2025

Women will save democracy but they can’t do it alone

Democracy isn’t something we have, it is something we do. It is not a fixed destination and requires constant care and collaboration. Women and frontline communities have long been the beating heart of our democracies: making sure all voices are heard while courageously challenging injustice. Let us show them that we have their back now.

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