Catherine Seymour Director of Policy, Practice and Research, ACF Opinions - 8 July 2024 Problematic wealth – exploring foundation wealth origins In the UK, exploring institutional wealth connections to historical enslavement has moved in the last few years from being seen as niche or radical to becoming mainstream practice.
Belén Giaquinta Organisational Strengthening and Learning Manager, Laudes Foundation Kate Sullivan Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, The Human Safety Net Opinions - 2 July 2024 If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail: How to support institutional resilience through Organisational Development The personalised and relational nature of OD often does not lend itself well to standardised measurement approaches. While MEL practices help answer questions about ‘what,’ OD is more expansive and requires considerations about ‘what,’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ together.
Güneş Engin Project Coordinator, TÜSEV Hanna Hanses Policy Manager, Philea Opinions - 18 June 2024 On the need for strong civil society More than 40% of the population around the world are eligible to vote this year, but representative democracy, while essential, is not sufficient for lively democracies.
Hanna Surmatz Head of Policy, Philea Opinions - 18 June 2024 The EU election results confirm the need to stand up for democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights and civil society space The EU elections showed that with a large number of Eurosceptic and far-right MEPs entering the European Parliament, there is an urgent need to stand up for the EU, democracy,…
Sufina Ahmad Director, John Ellerman Foundation Opinions - 18 June 2024 Where there are shadows, there is light John Ellerman Foundation’s decision to set up a Board Shadowing Scheme, supporting three people from diverse backgrounds with lived experience of poverty to participate in their governance processes for six months, represents an opportunity to gain broader and more diverse perspectives and thinking in support of their work.
Steffen Pierini Lüders Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, Novo Nordisk Foundation Steen Thomsen Professor, Copenhagen Business School Opinions - 6 June 2024 The role of enterprise foundations in addressing our greatest challenges This may come as a surprise to some, but foundations that are philanthropic may also fulfil other roles than philanthropy that – sometimes – result in even more societal impact.
Nicole Kleeb Project Manager, #NowEurope, Education and Next Generation program, Bertelsmann Stiftung Opinions - 3 June 2024 What if every young person in Europe votes? More than 41 million young Europeans will be allowed to vote for the first time in the upcoming European Elections between 6-9 June, with two million under-18 year olds in Germany alone. While we all wonder what they will vote for, it is equally important to ask: will they vote at all?
John Healy Chief Executive Officer, Genio Opinions - 29 May 2024 Creating movement: Partnerships with the EU to drive environmental reforms and innovations The EU and national governments often struggle to implement significant reforms. So what are the opportunities for philanthropy?
André Wilkens Director, European Cultural Foundation Opinions - 24 May 2024 How to make a philanthropic effort proportionate to the challenges of our time On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman published the Schuman Declaration, which was to change Europe’s destiny. It stated that “World peace cannot be safeguarded without the making of creative efforts…
Adam Nyman Director, Citizen Outreach and Engagement, Debating Europe Opinions - 15 May 2024 Restoring trust and hope in Europe’s future Rebuilding trust and re-engaging citizens requires a fundamental shift – a renewal of the social contract that places citizens’ hopes, fears, and ideas at the heart of shaping a Europe that works for all.
Kathrin Dombrowski Climate Lead, European Community Foundation Initiative Francesca Mereta Peer-learning expert, European Community Foundation Initiative Opinions - 8 May 2024 Community Foundations: The hidden champions of philanthropic climate action From country-wide endeavours to grassroots efforts, community foundations exemplify a holistic approach to addressing climate change.
Lourdes Márquez de la Calleja Director of Alliances and International Relations, Fundación ONCE Opinions - 7 May 2024 Equal in the right to vote When it comes to guaranteeing equal rights and opportunities to all members of society, there is a lot of work to be done, and even more so when we talk about the most vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities. The philanthropy sector can and should use its resources, including its networks, experience and knowledge to support this equality.