Mirenda Meghelli Director of Policy and Programs, Women’s Funding Network Opinions - 11 August 2023 How to incorporate a gender lens for smarter funding In order to build bridges across funding sectors and strengthen philanthropic efforts, we need to put the needs of women, girls, and people who are gender expansive at the forefront of our work.
Hanna Stähle Head of Foresight and Innovation, Philea Opinions - 24 July 2023 On ecosystem, shared values and the long view: How a foundation in Spain creates a blueprint for the future of philanthropy Philea and BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt convened Futures Philanthropy in June to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing philanthropy, and the need to embrace the long view for the benefit of today’s and future generations.
Joe Elborn Executive Director, Evens Foundation Opinions - 18 July 2023 Mental health: A comprehensive ‘comprehensive approach’ this time? Mental health is emerging as one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation of Europeans. Can we act before this escalating issue forces massive social change beyond our control? Maybe, but the EU has missed an opportunity to lead the way
Carola Carazzone Secretary General, Assifero & Vice President, Philea Opinions - 3 July 2023 Future Chair – tomorrow starts today There comes a time when individuals and organisations come to realise that they have to change themselves if they want to change the world. Inner transformation can be hard, uncomfortable work but also fulfilling and rewarding. It is not only the "what" that matters here, but the "how" and "why".
Richard Dzikunu Action Learning Group Lead, YIELD Hub Opinions - 3 July 2023 Making Youth Engagement Practical The power of youth engagement cannot be underestimated. At the Philea Forum 2023, young people from Kenya, Croatia, Turkey, and Ukraine captivated the audience with their compelling statements on…
Delphine Moralis Chief Executive Officer, Philea Sevda Kilicalp Head of Research and Knowledge Development, Philea Opinions - 29 June 2023 Building a better Europe: Insights and reflections from the Philea Forum 2023 Opening Plenary Which values, principles and ideals will philanthropy require when it comes to helping shape a better, brighter and more sustainable Europe? Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex and crisis-ridden…
Max von Abendroth Lead Public-Private-Philanthropy Collaboration, TPI & Chair, Philanthropy in PPPs Forum at WAPPP Opinions - 29 June 2023 Philanthropy is getting ready for “radical collaboration” – for people & planet Public-private-philanthropy partnerships can have a huge role in reimagining the system, reducing barriers for collaboration and advocating for change. Such PPPPs will require pathways to action for philanthropy: Foundations will need to have confidence around partnering up with the public and private sectors. If we are to benefit from such pathways to action, then development of individual mindsets and skillsets as well as organisational cultures and practices will also be needed in support of PPPPs.
Carol Mack Chief executive, Association of Charitable Foundations Opinions - 5 June 2023 Strengthening practice in challenging times Foundations are building on their strengths to improve the ways they are tackling the multiple crises facing the world today. ACF publishes research on foundations and provides tools for foundations to use to improve their practice.
Nani Jansen Reventlow Founder, Systemic Justice Opinions - 5 June 2023 An intersectional approach to climate funding Climate solutions often leave out or directly harm the most vulnerable communities. While “intersectionality” and “climate” are almost buzzwords nowadays, the two fail to come together in a meaningful way in Europe. We have a very active climate field in Europe. However, it is not one that structurally works towards climate justice. Funders must take a structural, intersectional approach to the climate crisis that empowers communities.
Mike Van Graan Coordinator, Sustaining Theatre and Dance (STAND) Foundation Opinions - 1 June 2023 The arts and philanthropy: A perspective from the Global South The two key fault lines in the world today are inequality and culture: inequality with regard to who has economic, political, military and cultural power; and culture meaning the different…
Stefanos Oikonomou Head of Programmes – Peer-Exchanges Opinions - 19 May 2023 Philanthropic focus on impact is undeniable, but are funding and measurement practices setting us up for success? Most philanthropic organisations aim for North Stars (creating more just societies, and climate positive economies), yet continue funding and measuring progress in ways that are not commensurate with the ambitions of the work. Expanding the toolbox to encompass flexible funding, and plural learning practices, is urgently needed to turbocharge new social change strategies and ways of working.
Hilary Pearson Founding President, Philanthropic Foundations Canada Opinions - 8 May 2023 Be Philanthropy: A View from Canada Pandemic, war, inflation and social unrest have darkened the mood in Europe. The climate crisis and global migration are putting great pressures on European societies. To be purposefully philanthropic, to be boldly engaged, as this conference reminded us, we need courage and an openness to listening and learning from each other.