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.
Ben Cairns Director, Institute for Voluntary Action for Research (IVAR) Opinions - 2 May 2024 Exploring the holy grail that is unrestricted funding In January 2024, I read Philea’s blog: Why funders engage with unrestricted funding and cost recovery (and why they don’t). Its content mirrored much of what we hear at…
Delphine Moralis Chief Executive Officer, Philea Natalie Ross Vice President, Membership Development & Finance, Council on Foundations Opinions - 10 April 2024 From resolve to rebuild: The role of philanthropy in the war in Ukraine Even in an era defined by myriad global challenges and conflicts, the war in Ukraine stands out as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle between democratic principles and authoritarian might. The response of the global philanthropic sector reveals an urgent need for a more sustained and adaptable approach.
Ondřej Liška Regional Director, Europe, Porticus Opinions - 9 April 2024 What is enabling futures philanthropy? A plea to embrace protopia Enabling philanthropy for the future means at least two things: building courageously on philanthropy’s strengths vis-á-vis other societal forces, and putting it to an honest test against the best possible version of itself.
Robert Nemeth Journalism Expert, Media and Journalism Research Center, and Journalism Funders Forum newsletter editor Opinions - 8 April 2024 The Vital Connection: How Journalism Strengthens the Impact of Philanthropy In a world where the pillars of democracy face unprecedented challenges, the relationship between philanthropy and journalism is mutually beneficial. While independent media grapples with daunting challenges and crises, the…
Geert de Pauw Coordinator, Community Land Trust Brussels (CLTB) Opinions - 3 April 2024 How affordable housing helps tackle social inequality: The Community Land Trust Model Community Land Trust Brussels (CLTB) develops permanently affordable housing projects in Brussels for people with limited means on collectively-owned land.
Filip Lammens General Manager, VIA Don Bosco Belgium & The Netherlands Opinions - 2 April 2024 Striving for quality education amidst rising challenges With improved enrolment rates, schools face their next challenge: increasing quality to let students achieve their full potential. To achieve this, we need to move to a ‘whole school approach’.
Sevda Kilicalp Head of Research and Knowledge Development, Philea Stefanos Oikonomou Head of Programmes – Peer-Exchanges, Philea Opinions - 20 March 2024 Understanding the power play in MEL The way we understand, measure, and evaluate impact is deeply intertwined with power, and acknowledging this fact is the first step toward redressing power asymmetries.
Tobias Bürger Co-project lead, Education and Next Generation program, Bertelsmann Stiftung Opinions - 11 March 2024 The novel way of the entrepreneur: How young people change entrepreneurship and what they need to flourish Entrepreneurial landscapes evolve with each generation. We are thus witnessing a significant shift today shaped by the emerging Generation Z (or Gen Z) workforce. With their ascent into the en-trepreneurial sphere, understanding and integrating their unique values and approaches toward the sustainable and digital transition is critically important.
Sara Llewellin Chief Executive, Barrow Cadbury Trust Ben Cairns Director, IVAR Opinions - 28 February 2024 Funding for systems change: The story of Barrow Cadbury Trust’s Transition to Adulthood Campaign Increasingly, foundations are showing an interest in systems change work as a means of achieving greater impact when tackling intractable issues.
Michal Blaszczyk Digital Communications Manager, Clean Air Fund Opinions - 21 February 2024 Visualising climate justice: Representing the communities hit hardest by air pollution Marginalised groups are often disproportionately affected by the climate crisis and air pollution. Philanthropies can support equitable representation of climate and social justice issues through photography that authentically portrays the people hit hardest by dirty air.