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“I may not know my rights, but you don’t know my life.”

In too many countries, and across too many communities, the issues that are afforded attention, as well as the means of addressing them, are decided by those in positions of…

Alison Body

Senior Lecturer in Philanthropic Studies & Social Policy, University of Kent

Opinions - 26 May 2022

Care about the future of philanthropy? Then engage children in philanthropic decision making

Philanthropy plays a fundamental role in civil society, with children and young people globally being one of the most common beneficiaries of philanthropic gifts. Yet children’s voices are all too…

Jon Watts

CFO and Executive Director Organisational Development, Childrens’ Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)

Opinions - 13 May 2022

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.

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“I may not know my rights, but you don’t know my life.”

Care about the future of philanthropy? Then engage children in philanthropic decision making

Strategic priorities for operations in grantmaking philanthropy

#PhilanthropyForClimate: Be bold, be fast, think big

Civil society under populist rule: perspectives and hopes

Shifting funding practices: leaning into our collective power

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

Difference Day

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

History at War

Two years on, still not making drama out of crises

War in Europe: What can philanthropy do?