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Weathering the winter freeze, searching for spring

What we are witnessing is not an isolated cold spell, but rather a climatic cooling of international cooperation, for so long understood as crucial for global security and prosperity.

Yana Barinova

Program Director, European Policies and Ukraine, ERSTE Foundation

Opinions - 19 February 2025

Aid to Ukraine: From emergency response to recovery response

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the prospect of a just resolution remains elusive. These prolonged circumstances demand that humanitarian support for Ukraine transform into a more systematic, coordinated effort that can meet both immediate and long-term needs.

Sarah Denselow

Principal: Effective Philanthropy, New Philanthropy Capital

Claire Gordon

Principal: Funder Evaluation and Learning, New Philanthropy Capital

Opinions - 19 February 2025

Can we build a trust-based and equitable approach to monitoring, evaluating and learning?

Many funders are seeking to work in more trust-based and equitable ways, and we saw many of these trends accelerate during Covid-19. But what does a trust-based and equitable approach really look like in practice, particularly for funder measurement, evaluation and learning?

Sevda Kilicalp

Head of Knowledge and Learning, Philea

Nils Luyten

Programme Manager – Democracy Collaborations, Philea

Opinions - 18 February 2025

Democracy at the crossroads: A call to action for Europe’s funders

In Europe, a continent that perceives itself as historically synonymous with democratic ideals, the cracks in the democratic framework are becoming harder to ignore.

Anni Syrjäläinen

Senior Advisor & Deputy Director, Nordic Culture Fund

Opinions - 17 February 2025

Considerations for future-facing arts and culture funders – Postcard from a strategy journey

Building a cohesive strategy in the current political and societal landscape can feel like both a unique opportunity and a somewhat overwhelming endeavour. In times of existential challenges, it seems…

Andrea Chiara Brancale

Programme Officer, International Networks and Communication, Assifero

Opinions - 14 February 2025

Assifero’s Future Chair initiative – What have we learned?

The first progress report on the Future Chair initiative highlights significant progress among signatory foundations in prioritising youth involvement in decision-making. However, long-term and comprehensive efforts are required to embed youth participation into organisational structures and foster intergenerational dialogue.

Klaus Fruchtnis

Director - Socially Engaged Arts Program France, Fondation Daniel and Nina Carasso

Opinions - 13 February 2025

Building the ecosystem for socially engaged arts: Collaboration, funding and policy

Socially engaged arts are no longer confined to the pursuit of artistic excellence; they have emerged as vital tools for addressing societal challenges.

Linda Tallone

Project Manager, Fondazione di Venezia

Opinions - 12 February 2025

Going Away (The Party): When participatory theatre becomes a generational outcry

Where do we leave from? Where are we going? Who will share the journey? And in the end, what is there to celebrate? These are the pressing questions for young…

Beatriz Mesquita

Legal Expert, Centro Português de Fundações

Ricardo Garcia

Secretary General, Centro Português de Fundações

Opinions - 10 February 2025

Foundations that think in networks to address the climate crisis: The case of Spain

The weather event we experienced in Spain at the end of October, which left more than 220 people dead, has revealed, among many other lessons, that the work carried out by foundations is essential for the success of climate policies. The key lies in promoting connections between diverse actors.

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Opinions

Weathering the winter freeze, searching for spring

Aid to Ukraine: From emergency response to recovery response

Can we build a trust-based and equitable approach to monitoring, evaluating and learning?

Democracy at the crossroads: A call to action for Europe’s funders

Considerations for future-facing arts and culture funders – Postcard from a strategy journey

Assifero’s Future Chair initiative – What have we learned?

Building the ecosystem for socially engaged arts: Collaboration, funding and policy

Going Away (The Party): When participatory theatre becomes a generational outcry

From obligation to opportunity: How compliance strengthens philanthropy

Why philanthropy should care about the rule of law culture in Europe

Building bridges not walls: Philanthropy and policy join forces

Foundations that think in networks to address the climate crisis: The case of Spain